With the changing season, our companion that provides us the comfort to blend in with it changes too. Not only our clothing fabrics, but our bedding also switches to the respective climate. However, we all have been shopping for our bed linens for years, and still, at times, we get confused about what to buy. Do you know why? Well, our mind is filled with scattered thoughts, and rationalization is the only way to keep our sanity intact. Numerous factors influence our buying decision including fabric, cost, and appearance. The factors do not end here, as our taste and preferences hold the topmost priority in siding with buying decisions.
Some of us prefer our fabrics to be soft and smooth, while others need a combination of both silk touch and breathable. The decision ultimately comes down to the demand of the season. We like our beds to be soft and cozy in winters, while in summers, our preference is to stay cool, and comfortable, our bed linen fabric should have properties that will not trap heat or air, but rather regulate our body temperature.
With a variety of fabrics available, some hold the title of being ‘the all-rounder’. Let us dig a deep hole and have a look into one of them, seersucker. You all must be wondering that seersucker is usually preferred as a summer fabric, but before we get into this debate, let us value seersucker by knowing what it is.
“Expounding The Days Of Yore”
Have you ever wondered where the word ‘Seersucker’ comes from? It is an unusual name, and at some point, the thought rushes to our mind when we hear or see the respective name. Most of us are familiar with this fabric, but still are unaware of its origin. Well, let us introduce you to what part of the region the name belongs to. The original name is ‘shir o shakr,’ which refers to milk and sugar. Can you guess in which language is it? Some of you might be somewhat close to the answer as all dialects are a blend of different languages. Nevertheless, the name belongs to the most poetic language of all, Persian.
[It comes by another name. Can you guess it? You might have guessed it with the texture it holds. It is the railroad stripe.]
Moreover, if we go back to the 1800s, the seersucker fabric has been in use not just for clothing but for bedding as well. It has a history of being commonly used. The rich history of this fabric indicates that seersucker is versatile, and it is used for multiple purposes including homeware as well.
“Human Mind And Technology”
The manufacturing process is the admiration of how the human mind works. It is remarkable to see how the raw materials are turned into finished goods. Before it travels from the farm to your home, you must be wondering how seersucker bedding is made? Well, before we proceed to fabrics, let us understand the weaving process. The weaving process is pictured, as the warp is placed vertically on the loom, and the weft is interlaced through it horizontally, providing the seersucker its shape. Let us see the fabrics through which the manufacturing process is initiated. Looking back to when this fabric was introduced, it was made purely out of cotton, but with advancements in technology, it is now made from microfiber as well. Let us have a look at what both hold for seersucker:
- Cotton
The most preferred fabric of all time is cotton. We all are well aware of the benefits that this fabric provides. It is a natural fiber and is sustainable. Moreover, with its hypoallergenic characteristic, it protects your skin from rashes and allergies, and with its ventilating properties, it does not trap air and keeps your body temperature to what is required.
Therefore, cotton seersucker holds the value of being liked by everyone as it provides a soothing and sound sleeping experience. With that, it can be used not just in summers but for all the seasons that ingress. However, to gain all these benefits, a heavy price must be paid, but if the overall benefits are weighed with the cost, you will see why it is worth the price.
- Microfiber
The name suggests all. It is a blend of different fibers. Most of us are even familiar with one of them as it is widely used. Can you guess it? Well, some of you might have already. It is polyester. You must be wondering how it is a blend of different fibers? Well, to make the fabric thick, it is mixed with fleece or even flannel. The seersucker microfiber has a rough surface. If you are looking for silk touch bed linen, microfiber satin is the call you need to make.
Are you someone who often finds themselves in a sweatbox while sleeping? Well, do not worry, as microfiber seersucker is here to save your sleep. With that, it does not rip off your wallet, rather goes easy on it.
“Maintenance”
What brings us peace on our days off? Most of us would say the easy cleaning hacks. Cleaning and maintenance is something we find less time to do. Thus, we tend to buy less time-consuming things. Before you proceed towards the laundry, make sure you read the label as it has instructions on how to care for it. Let us help you by introducing you to some general guidelines.
Seersucker does not require much of your time as it can be washed in the washing machine, and when it dries, you can easily spread it to your bed without ironing it. However, there is one thing you need to ensure when washing seersucker sheets is that no other items should be washed with it, for the bed linens to be washed properly.
“The Debate”
Now you must be wondering that all the characteristics presented resonate with the summer season, then how come it is used for other seasons too? Well, the question is valid as it possesses all the qualities that provide a peaceful sleep during summers. However, as mentioned before, it regulates body temperature. It indicates that it can be used in all seasons as it will keep your body at the desired temperature and provide you with the most comfortable sleeping experience.
However, if asked about the perfect season, then, without a shadow of a doubt, it will be summers.
