Cotton and cotton blinds have become
part and parcel of our lives. From the clothes we wear to our soft
furnishings, we all use cotton everyday whether we realise it or not.
This versatile fabric is ideal for many aspect of interior design,
more especially soft furnishings and bedding.
Cotton blends, typically polyester and
cotton, have also made life easier in terms of maintenance. Most can
be machine washed and tumble dried without any undue affects on the
fabric. However we should also note that cotton comes in many
different qualities with 100% Egyptian cotton being considered the
best. The thread count of the fabric should also be taken into
consideration, because the higher the thread count the higher the
quality of the cotton. A 200 thread count provides longevity and is a
sign of luxury.
If you've ever slept in a bed with low
quality cotton sheets you may have noticed the bobbling, not to
mention areas becoming thread bare within a short space of time. This
type of bedding is ideal if you're prepared to replace it regularly,
while quality cotton may have to be ironed to keep it silky smooth
against you skin it's ideal for keeping you warm in the winter (apart
from the initial coldness when you first get into bed!) and it will
also help to keep you cool in the summer.
Bedding isn't the only area in our
homes where cotton is used. Curtains and blinds are often made of
cotton or cotton blends, once again due to the fabrics durability and
versatility. With thousands of plain and patterned cotton fabrics
readily available you'll have little trouble finding great quality at
affordable prices if you shop around online.
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