As we are waving our goodbyes to the last few days of summer, and ready to welcome winters, but wait, not too soon, we still have to relish from autumn. With autumn making its exit, Winter ingresses through the passage of seasons. The season is the reason we relish indoor activities and prefer to stay home than go out. As most of our leisure time will be spent at home, then the home should be given a little makeover, especially the bedroom.
Changing the entire look every season might not be a call that everyone wants to take. However, change is liberating and something new should be added every season. Therefore, let us make a start with the bedding. Winters are cold and thus it is necessary to keep yourself warm at all times. Therefore, take that spread that is laying on your bed and make some room for new fabrics that will keep you warm, cozy, and will provide you with the most restful sleep.
Let us have a look at some of the fabrics that are counted in as favorites for winters:
“Loosely Woven Fabric”
The phrase speaks for itself. Most of you must have guessed, which fabric the phrase is referring to. Yes, it is the Flannel sheets. They have the warmth that puts you in that comfortable state that your body needs in winters. However, is it the best choice of fabric for winters?
Well, flannel sheets could be the best possible choice. It is undeniably one of the most amazing fabrics to have. It has ventilating properties making it breathable. This property keeps you comfortable. Moreover, it tends to keep you warm, giving you the goodnight’s sleep that you long for.
Flannel sheets do not have a high thread count as compared to silk but still have a softness to them. The fabric itself is something you do not want to miss for your winter bedding. With its non-wrinkle properties, it further ticks the mark of being one of the best choices of fabric. It is easy to maintain and does not even come at a high price. Therefore, it is a win-win situation for your wallet and your sleep. No wonder it comes under the favorite category.
“Soft Napped Fabric”
There was a time when wool used to rule in winter choices of fabric. Do you know which fabric manufacturers took over its position? Fleece. The human mind is a wonder. The home-textile manufacturers elevated the level by thorough research and coming up with the softest and warmest fabric. Its properties do not let you let go of it easily. It is light and has ventilating properties, making it easier to breathe in. It helps you in not becoming a sweatbox while sleeping.
Wool’s leading image was shattered due to the USP of fleece. Wool is not skin-friendly, being wrapped in it for too long can cause itchiness. However, fleece is not like wool it is super friendly on the skin. You can snug in as long as you want to.
Nevertheless, fleece does need maintenance and needs to be air-dried a sit repels water. This indicates that it gives out an odor that is difficult for one to handle. Thus, this needs to be taken care of. Nonetheless, this does not overpower its other properties that bring nothing but good. Moreover, it is available in different colors and prints that you do not want to miss out on.
“Versatile Plant”
A plant used for many purposes and even a favorite for some of the species. You probably are thinking about Bamboo. Well, you guessed it right. It is Bamboo we are talking about. Bamboo sheets provide you with a luxurious and comfortable sleeping experience. They are easy to carry and are breathable due to their ventilating properties. It has antibacterial properties that keep you safe from pests and other bed bugs.
They are environmental-friendly, thus ticking off another box on the checklist and assuring why it is considered as one of the favorite fabrics. Without a doubt, it will provide you with the comfort that you are looking for. However, it requires high maintenance and is a little more expensive than the rest. Nevertheless, its durability and longevity are enough of a reason to buy.
“Natural Fibre”
Nothing can beat what a natural fabric can do. Therefore, the best was saved for the last, the cotton and linen fabrics. A variety is available for you to choose from including Cotton sateen sheets, Egyptian Cotton, and many others, with a thread count of 200-400. Cotton brings in the pure vibes that keep you warm and satisfied. It has so many properties that make it stand out including the temperature regulating properties. It helps in keeping your body at the temperature that is required. It brings in the warmth and it comforts you to the zone where you feel relaxed, draining all the stress.
With its ventilation properties, it is breathable. It is friendly for your skin. It does not cause any rashes or itchiness, rather keeps your body at a state where it feels comfortable and restful. It is durable, indicating it does not wear out quickly. It can be washed in a washing machine. Its longevity is a sign of why the comfort stays even if the quilts or sheets are years old.
