We pay close attention to the selection of bed linen , because it should be not only beautiful and durable, but also high-quality and pleasant. It depends on him how comfortable it will be to rest on it. We all know that the main materials for sewing sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases are calico, satin, poplin. But few have heard that there is such a fabric as percale, that it is a very high-quality and dense material that can only be compared with a cambric.
Material Features
It is noteworthy, but it was originally used in aviation for cladding wings and other parts of aircraft. In addition, not everyone knows that for the manufacture of parachutes and sails, percale was also used, which is a very reliable material that will not tear even in emergency situations. Its distinguishing features include:
- high quality, as percale is made from cotton;
- the threads are twisted into flagella, and then lubricated with a dressing - this helps to achieve greater strength of the material;
- percale - fabric with a velvety surface matte shade;
- due to the high density of the fabric from the pillow, for example, feathers and feathers do not fall out;
- with high strength, the material is soft and pleasant to the touch.
Any bedding (percale, satin or poplin) should be well-sewn, especially if the kit is purchased for children. Moreover, the main qualities that speak in favor of percale are durability and strength with an attractive appearance. It is important that bedding is created from specially treated material, the density of which remains rather high.
It is worth remembering when choosing bed linen made of percale fabric that it quite expensive material compared to calico. But in comparison with satin, it costs less. That is, percale is a rather profitable and successful alternative to more expensive fabrics. So, on average, bed linen and a half from percale can be purchased for 900 rubles, a family set will cost about 1200-1300 rubles. The main features of the care of the material include:
- ease of washing;
- simplicity in ironing;
- preservation of the original shape and color, even with frequent washing;
- washing should be carried out at a water temperature of no higher than 60 degrees, ironing from percale can be ironed at a temperature of no more than 150 degrees;
- the first wash should be in cold water, which will allow in the future to maintain the brightness and color fastness of the fabric.
Observing all these rules, it is possible to use linen sewn from percale fabric for longer. Every housewife knows that this is a rather important indicator, because changing bedding too often is too expensive due to its considerable cost. However, whatever fabric you choose, the general rules for caring for it are about the same. Therefore, if you want to extend the life of, for example, bed linen, wash and iron it in accordance with the established temperature conditions. So you can save the product almost in the form in which you purchased it.