July 3, 2021

How to choose the material of your bed linen?

Compared to the choice of colors and patterns, we don't take the material of our bed linen into account enough. However, the quality of our sleep is not limited to this need for aesthetics. The material of a bedding set plays a very important role in our well-being throughout the year. And this choice is not universal: everything depends on the season and the preferences of each person.

So how do you know which material is right for you? Between quality and aestheticism, get to know the beautiful materials of Alexandre Turpault.

COTTON, A SOFT AND NATURAL FIBER

Cotton, the vegetable down, is the most important natural fiber produced. Its comfort, softness and lightness were quickly adopted by the household linen. This material is ideal in all seasons because it absorbs moisture and takes on body temperature, making it very breathable.

COTTON PERCALE, COMFORT AND AESTHETICISM

First, percale is not a material, it is a particular weave. Woven with finer and larger threads, cotton percale ensures a better quality fabric and its strong, durable fabric is easy to care for and increases its softness over time. A cotton percale bedding offers a feeling of well-being in all seasons, for the greatest pleasure of sleep.

COTTON SATIN, AN UNEQUALLED BEAUTY

Like percale, sateen comes from a specific weave, it is not a material. At Alexandre Turpault, it is made from our finest cotton. Cotton sateen is recognizable thanks to its precise weaving, one thread on the bottom and three threads on the top, it gives a fine and shiny fabric on the front and matte on the back. A cotton sateen bedding set will give you that coveted luxurious feel and a very silky touch.

LINEN, A NOBLE AND NATURAL MATERIAL

THE QUALITIES OF FLAX

We have been linen specialists since 1847. This natural fiber is recognized and appreciated for its many advantages. This material is ecological: the whole plant is recyclable and very few chemical fertilizers are used. Linen regulates the temperature between the body and the bed linen. It is comfortable and does not irritate the skin. Unlike other materials, linen is very resistant. Thus, with each wash, the bed linen will become more and more beautiful and soft. Linen also has a strong absorption capacity, ideal in hot weather. Want a linen bedding set?

WASHED LINEN, SOFTNESS FROM THE FIRST TOUCH

Washed linen has the same specificities as natural linen. Only, the treatment known as "washed" brings several advantages. You can appreciate its softness from the first night without waiting for several washes. You will enjoy the patina and wrinkled effect, unlike natural linen which will lose this characteristic over time. Washed linen promises freshness in summer and warmth in winter. Our washed linen bed linen sets can be recognized by their incomparable touch!

THE TIMELESS COTTON JACQUARD

Jacquard has the same specificity as satin, it is not a material but a weaving technique. The colored threads are interwoven and give a wide variety of geometric patterns. The cotton brings this remarkable quality and an incomparable softness. This weaving technique highlights the patterns in an elegant way and offers a wide range of creative possibilities. Thanks to its solidity, cotton Jacquard bedding does not become brittle and can be washed by hand or machine. Moreover, it wrinkles very little and thus keeps this very elegant visual.

THE CROSSBREED OR THE ALLIANCE OF TWO NATURAL FIBERS

The Métis is a very special fabric. It is made of two fibers: cotton and linen. This combination of materials promises a unique and incomparable touch. Our Métis Alexandre Turpault is made of 48% linen and 52% cotton. Over time, it will reveal its softness and pleasant texture. This blend of natural materials reveals a high quality and upscale bed linen set. By combining all the advantages of cotton and linen, we create unique sheets, which are both soft and resistant.