By purchasing a new set of bed linen (kpb), each hostess expects that it will serve her for a long time and at the same time will not lose its brightness and strength. But sometimes, after the first wash, the sheet looks like a warped rag, and the blanket stubbornly does not want to fit into the duvet cover. How not to be disappointed when choosing bed linen and what you need to know before buying it?
In order for the purchase to please you for many years, you need at least a little to understand the intricacies of the production of bed linen. Realizing that the average consumer is unlikely to be able to visually determine the quality of fabric and tailoring, manufacturers often resort to all sorts of tricks. The most common tricks are using thinner threads and reducing their number per square centimeter of fabric, as well as replacing perpendicular weaving with diagonal ones. All this significantly reduces the consumption of threads, and, consequently, reduces the cost of the production process. But at the same time, these little tricks of manufacturers affect the quality of the linen: it becomes prone to deformation, tears easily and becomes fragile. And when using low-quality dyes, the linen also sheds and fades quickly.
What details should you pay attention to when choosing a new bedding set?
Analyzing the label
On it, a conscientious manufacturer will definitely indicate its full name, not forgetting about the phone number and full postal address. In addition, the label should contain a description of the composition of the fabric (but be careful, especially if you choose kpb from satin , often the whole truth about the presence of synthetic impurities can be indicated somewhere in the corner in small print) and a description of the kit itself, indicating the size of all products included in it ... At the bottom of the label there is a schematic description of the fabric care rules.
We consider the canvas
Poor-quality fabric is immediately visible - it shines through, the weaving of threads looks as if it was thinned out. Such a kit will turn into a rag after two or three washes. According to the standards, linen made of cotton and linen should have at least 60 weaves per 1 square centimeter. For satin and silk, this number is even higher - 65 weaves, and for cambric fabric, the weaving is more sparse - 35 weaves per centimeter. Reputable manufacturers indicate the number of weaves right on the label.
We look at the quality of the seams
A good set is sewn with the help of a special linen seam, but if the fabric is connected with a regular seam, and its edges are not processed or obviously hastily closed up, you need to refuse the purchase. Also an important detail: for high-quality linen, manufacturers use a single piece of fabric, so there should be no seams in the middle of the sheet.
Turning on the sense of smell
Yes, in order to finally make sure of the quality of the purchased kit, you will have to smell it. If you smell a strong chemical smell of paint: the laundry will shed intensively, and with sensitive skin it may cause an allergic reaction. You can determine the fastness of the paint by lightly rubbing the fabric with your hand: no color marks should remain on the skin.