Every person at least once in their life thinks about buying bed linen and immediately gets lost in the variety of shapes, colors, materials. Silk, satin, calico, and also one and a half, double, euro, family - there are many variations. Now on the market there is a wide choice of sets for every taste.
Buyers have long since stopped hesitating between double and one-and-a-half. The huge variety of sizes makes you wonder, which option is needed?
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A new standard in accessories for sweet sleep.
Progress does not stand still, there have long been many types of mattresses, pillows, blankets in the world. They serve for a comfortable, restful sleep. All sorts of options for bedding sets entered our lives when furniture manufacturers began to produce more comfortable wide beds
The old double set became frankly small. Improved sets of the Euro standard immediately appeared. Now, choosing from a variety of models, you ask yourself: Euro bed linen - what does it mean?
To find the answer, let's look at the width and length of the parts of the set. Let's start with the sheet, it is available in two sizes - 240x260 and 220x250. It is immediately obvious that the set is longer than the standard length. What else distinguishes euro bed linen from double bed linen? Of course, the size of the duvet cover. It is wider and longer - 200x220. As for the pillowcase, its dimensions remain unchanged - 50x70 and 70x70. Compared to double bed linen, euro bed linen is much larger in size.
But there is also a family set, which differs from a double set by the presence of two duvet covers. They are smaller in size, but allow you to cover yourself without fear that the blanket will be "stolen" at night. This standard is the most expensive and not very popular.
How to buy the right kit
Before buying a set, you need to remember that European bed linen must not only be beautiful, but also safe for health.
There are several secrets designed to help you choose a set.
- The set should be well-made, the duvet cover slit in a quality set is located at the bottom, closed with buttons or a zipper. The sheet has a neatly finished edge, if it is stretched with a seam in the middle, then the seam is very neat, not convex. Pillowcases - with a pocket or clasp.
The seams should not interfere with use and should be reasonably strong. - The fabric from which the set is made must be dense (the lowest density is 20 threads per 1 cm, the highest is 140-280 threads), but the main parameter is hygroscopicity, the fabric must absorb moisture perfectly.
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Let's talk about the fabric itself. The ideal choice would be cotton fabric, such as chintz, satin or flannel. Silk will also provide a wonderful sleep.
Differences in bedding sets that decide everything
The Euro standard of bed linen itself is different. The reason for the different dimensions is that blankets come in different sizes, and manufacturers make more comfortable models for tall people. Euro mini bed linen has the following sizes:
- duvet cover – 220x200;
- sheet – 240x220;
- pillowcases – 70x70.
These sizes are more familiar to the buyer. At first glance, only the duvet cover is different, but this is a misconception. The Euro sheet is an improved enlarged sheet. It has a size that exactly matches the dimensions of the duvet cover, is perfectly tucked in, and completely covers the mattress. Sometimes the manufacturer makes square sheets measuring 220x220.
To determine what size bed linen set you need, measure your mattress and add 20 cm to the resulting size.
Then measure the blanket, in this case you don't need to add anything. A larger duvet cover will not hold the blanket, it will twist in the middle.
Now let's move on to pillows, in our country the standard is 70x70, but now you can find the European standard 50x70. After all the parts are measured, we proceed to the selection of parameters. When choosing accessories for sleeping, you should focus on the size of the duvet cover.
Now let's talk about why the dimensions of pillows differ. The square ones we are used to are being replaced by elongated Euro-size pillows. This is because orthopedic or special high pillows are entering the market, they are comfortable for sleeping, perfectly support the head, and are especially useful for people who snore.
For elongated pillows, a different size pillowcase is used. The set includes pillowcases of two different shapes. The common standard includes two units per set, but you can always buy more, or choose non-standard pillowcases. This is a nursery option, it is unlikely to suit adults.
