You often find yourself overwhelmed by the variety of bedding materials available. Nowadays, decorating your bedroom is nothing more than a task. With different fabrics possessing different qualities, it is easy to get confused about which one to buy. Most go for the safer options, which include cotton and linen. However, with time, we need to upgrade our bedding due to various reasons including weather, new design, and patterns, or because we want to.
Let us make this task easy for you by introducing to you one of the fabrics, which is common among many. It is polycotton. Are you not familiar with it? Well, do not worry. Just sit back and relax as we take you along the visual journey of polycotton bedding:
“Explication”
Remember this rule of shopping, to always have your research done before you buy anything. It is significant to know about the product you are buying, especially the wearables, not only your clothes but your bedclothes as well. Do you know why you need to be cautious when shopping for bedding material? It is because your sleep is at risk. A good night’s sleep carries a great significance that cannot be described in words. It calms your body and relaxes your mind. With an inadequate sleeping pattern, you are likely to have a disturbing day.
Nevertheless, let us dig into what polycotton is. Polycotton, as its name suggests, is a fabric consisting of two different threads including polyester, and cotton. You must be wondering how much percentage of cotton and polyester a polycotton fabric holds. Well, it varies as each wearable is different from the other. However, generally, it is 65% cotton and 35% polyester. It is lightweight and possesses the qualities of both cotton and polyester.
Another question that might be attached to your strings of thought is how is it manufactured? Well, the threads of both fibers are brought together at the yearning stage.
[To know about the manufacturing process of synthetic fiber, check out our blog.]
Designs & Patterns
Are you wondering about designs and patterns? Well, different designs and patterns, including floral, striped, simple, and others available. To find out more, check out our website, and you will surely be awe-inspired by the visuals and the variety available.
“Is It Durable”
Cotton has been our favorite bedding material for the longest time now. It helps you meet the long-lost comfort you have been looking for all along. With that, it does not wear out quickly and stays with you for a longer period. You must be wondering whether the respective quality of cotton is lost during the manufacturing process of polycotton.
Well, the concern is right to some extent. However, do you know that polyester contains plastic? Most of you must know about it. Thus, you cannot tear plastic easily. What does it indicate? It means that a polycotton bedsheet will not wear out quickly, it will stay with you for as long as you want to. Together with cotton, its strength increases, thus providing you with comfort for decades to come.
Moreover, do you know what fabric is used in hospital beds? It is polycotton. Do you know why? It is because the hospital bedsheets are required to be changed regularly, and polycotton sheets being the most durable, come as a benefit for them.
“Hassle-Free Maintenance?”
“Laundry is my favorite chore,” said no one ever. We all run from ironing and washing. It is because it is a task that demands time and effort. We all find it hard to care for things that require extra maintenance. It is usually because, with our busy schedules, we get tired, and house chores are the ones that get neglected the most.
Nevertheless, to make your life easy as polycotton comes as your savior. It does not require any extra care and maintenance. A regular wash in a washing machine with a normal cycle is enough. With that, throw your washed sheet into the dryer and let the dryer do its magic. See, how easy is that!
“Is It Budget-Friendly?
Most of us being price-conscious, often neglect the other significant elements while shopping. However, polycotton saves you from such concern as it does not rip your wallet. It is available at affordable rates, keeping your wallet cool and calm.
“Is It Breathable & Hypoallergenic?”
The most significant element that needs to be considered before buying any fabric is whether it is breathable and skin-friendly. Do you know why? Well, people with sensitive issues might relate to it. Do you often get allergies and rashes when you wake up? It is because your sheet traps the sweat your body releases, and thus, you are all itchy when you wake up.
Moreover, do you often toss and turn over, as you get too warm while sleeping? Well, it is because the sheets you are sleeping on lack temperature regulating properties and, thus, it does not let your body breathe. Instead, it traps heat, further disturbing your sleep.
You must be wondering whether polycotton possesses the qualities of regulating temperature and is skin-friendly. Well, you might not be happy to hear the answer, as polycotton with its numerous benefits, lacks these qualities.
Is It For You?
Well, to answer whether polycotton bedding is good for you or not, depends entirely on your taste and preferences. Given its other benefits and the season we are currently residing in, polycotton is an option that awaits your call.
However, if you have sensitive skin, avoid polycotton, as it will provide nothing but more allergies.
