{"id":37771,"date":"2020-04-06T11:10:49","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T10:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marialma.com\/?p=37771"},"modified":"2020-04-22T17:03:37","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T16:03:37","slug":"5-tips-to-help-you-choose-your-bed-sheets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marialma.com\/blog\/5-tips-to-help-you-choose-your-bed-sheets\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Help You Choose Your Bed Sheets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You spend 1\/3 of your life sleeping. That means your skin spends an average of 60,000 hours in direct contact with your <strong>bed sheets<\/strong> and pajamas. <strong>Shouldn&#8217;t they be special? <\/strong>We have become more aware of the impact of our actions and choices on the environment and have realized that we need to make more conscious product choices, and that includes our <strong>bedsheets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h6>Written by Marialma Team<\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>THREAD COUNT<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37837 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/marialma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/22-e1587545214828.png\" alt=\"marialma bed sheet\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WHAT DOES IT MEAN? <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is a really easy concept. It\u2019s how many threads, individually yarns, are going to be within a square inch of the fabric. The higher the thread count, the higher level of comfort.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>THE PERFECT NUMBER: <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>400 THC is the perfect amount in order to ensure the top quality for a <strong>bed sheet<\/strong>. Anything above 600 TC is probably a bit of a marketing reasoning.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>SEE ALSO:<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/marialma.com\/blog\/4-benefits-of-choosing-hemp-bed-sheets\/\">4 Benefits of Choosing Hemp Bed Sheets<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WHAT TO LOOK FOR:\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you look at the fabric <strong>you can\u2019t see any sort of gaps or small pores in between the grids of the warp and weft, <\/strong>and that means more comfort when rubbing against your skin<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cool to the touch<\/strong> \u2013 when the thread count is higher, the fabric is going to be much more cool and soft.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It will last longer<\/strong> \u2013 because there are more threads holding it together, the fabric will be more cohesive and stronger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>MATERIALS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37836 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/marialma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/21-e1587545076424.png\" alt=\"women in bed \" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every kind of fiber has specific characteristics and functionalities. There are two kinds of fabrics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Synthetic\u00a0Fabric: <\/strong>one that is produced entirely from chemicals. These fabrics have a \u201cplastic-like\u201d characteristic, which is non-breathable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Fabrics:<\/strong> These are made from animal or plant-based fibers. In the case of cotton, this fiber is very absorbent, soft and strong vegetable fiber. It is also hypoallergenic, which makes it a suitable choice for those with sensitive skin. Cotton is all-natural, making for a comfortable and breathable fabric year-round. <strong>Which kind of cotton should we choose?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>SEE ALSO:<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/marialma.com\/blog\/egyptian-cotton-sheets-get-the-sleep-of-your-dreams\/\">Egyptian Cotton Sheets: Get The Sleep of Your Dreams<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WHAT&#8217;S THE DIFFERENCE:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some types of cotton are better than others. And what makes the difference is the <strong>length of its fiber.<\/strong> It must be as long as possible in order to get a stronger yarn and a kind that won\u2019t splice as much, which will feel more comfortable against your skin.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A standard yarn<\/strong>: the average fiber length is less than 22mm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A long fiber yarn<\/strong>: the fibers must be between 29mm and 35mm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WHAT TO LOOK FOR:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Long fiber cotton adds to the fabric a <strong>sleeker and softer feel<\/strong>. Visually you can note a bit of <strong>shine to it, like a satin<\/strong>. A percale bed sheet made with shorter fibers, feels crispier and more starched. It has a sense of dryness to it. At Marialma, we use exclusively long fiber cotton (30-34mm). 100% natural material makes it more breathable, more moisture wicking and more comfortable, than a typical synthetic.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-37838 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/marialma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/23-e1587545150445.png\" alt=\"hands on cotton\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong style=\"color: #555555;\"><u>THE WEAVE<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #555555;\">WHAT IS IT:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #555555;\">The weave it\u2019s the way fabrics are constructed. Yarns run horizontally and vertically, they run over and under one another.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #555555;\">WHAT TO LOOK FOR:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #555555;\">The way the yarns come together, if there is <\/span><strong style=\"color: #555555;\">a nice luster to the bed sheet<\/strong><span style=\"color: #555555;\">. It is going to look luxurious. Only 2 categories of waves: plain and special (we make it special with our jacquard \u2013 a woven form of embroidery. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong style=\"color: #555555;\">TECHNOLOGY ADDED TO FABRICS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #555555;\">We dove into the different materials specifications and science. The technologies aim to help improve the functionality of the products, giving them an extra value and benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #555555;\">WHAT TO LOOK FOR: <\/strong><span style=\"color: #555555;\">What kind of performance or technology was used in the <\/span><strong style=\"color: #555555;\">bed sheet\u2019s<\/strong><span style=\"color: #555555;\"> fabric:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coated fabrics<\/strong> &#8211; have their performance added by applying a coating to an ordinary fabric in the finishing phase of the production process. Their benefits may disappear after a certain number of washes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Engineered fabrics<\/strong> &#8211; they are entirely engineered to meet a set of specific requirements. Fiber composition, yarn construction, weaving techniques and finishing applications all play a part in how well the fabric will endure in a stressful environment. They can be more expensive than other alternatives but definitely offer the best value and durability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>]When you look for a performance fabric, you should always choose the option where the functionality is embedded into the fiber, because they will last throughout the <strong>bed sheet&#8217;s<\/strong> lifetime, regardless of multiple washes.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you have enjoyed our article about 5 tips to choose the perfect bed sheets. Feel free to pin all the images to your favorite<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.pt\/marialmahome\/\"> Pinterest boards<\/a> and subscribe to our newsletter, so you can be the first to know about our latest articles. And don\u2019t forget: sleep well, live well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You spend 1\/3 of your life sleeping. That means your skin spends an average of 60,000 hours in direct contact with your bed sheets and pajamas. Shouldn&#8217;t they be special? 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