Speaking of ironing, keep in mind that linen tends to wrinkle quite a bit. But some people find that this also adds a dose of casual elegance to the fabric, a unique live-in look and feel that no other material has.

Pros And Cons Of Linen

A well-dressed bed can be as simple as fine quality sheets topped with a fluffy duvet and duvet cover, or composed of various layers, such as a flat sheet, blanket, quilt, and a throw. Or perhaps it’s all hidden under a bedspread.

What Is Bed Linen?

Definitions for the Different Types of Bedding

Linen, just like cotton, has also been around for millennia. It’s a trendy bedding option because it’s one of the most breathable fabrics on the market and because of its incredibly chic look that oozes effortless elegance and coziness.

Cotton is a plant that loves warmer weather and it takes several months for it to produce the fluffy cotton balls that we all know. After the plants are harvested, they are defoliated and send to the cotton gin. There, the cotton fibers are combed — this is done for cleaning and fiber straightening purposes — and then spun into yarn.