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How To Choose The Right Bedding For Your Home

Plus, tips on storing bedding properly and putting sheets on more efficiently

December 21, 2020
How to choose the right bedding

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With all the bedding terms and jargon, it might be difficult to figure out how to choose the right bedding for your home. We speak with Clara Teo, the co-founder of Sunday Bedding, on the four things to pay attention to when buying your bedding. Plus, she shares her best tips on storing bedding properly and putting sheets efficiently.

What is the best way to store bedding in Singapore’s humidity?

Singapore’s humidity and high moisture levels can encourage the growth of mold and mildew, and musty smells if we don’t store our bedding properly. Before we put any of our duvet inserts, quilts or sheets away, they should be clean and completely dry, and rid of any leftover moisture. The ideal place to store any bedding is to fold them on a shelf in a closet, where there’s airflow. Fold and stack your sheets as neatly as possible, to prevent your sheets from becoming overly wrinkled. Cloth bags are the best choice because they protect bedding from dust and bugs, but allow moisture to escape.

Can you share some tips for putting bed sheets on beds more efficiently?

Make sure you buy the right sized sheets for your bed – check the dimensions to be sure! Our sheets are aligned to Australian sizes so they’re slightly bigger than standard Singapore sizes, and can accommodate larger beds. All our sheets are fitted for easy fitting, but if you use flat sheets, try learning how to create hospital corners. The method is used in hotels too to create a crisp, tight look.

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How To Choose The Right Bedding For Your Home
Pay attention to the type of weave
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According to Teo, the two most common weaves are percale and sateen. Choosing between them is a matter of preference as there’s no difference between them. Percale is durable and lightweight, but it can feel a little rough with its matte finish. Whereas Sateen is thicker and has a smoother and more luxurious feel. While Percale might be more fitting for Singapore’s heat and humidity, your personal preference might sway you towards Sateen for a softer feel.

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Look beyond thread count
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There’s a common misconception that a higher thread count is equated to higher quality. But Teo explains that different brands actually measure thread count differently. So while a higher thread count usually implies softer sheets, a higher thread count can sometimes be achieved by thinning the thread which actually lowers durability.

The fact is, as thread count rises, sheets can become more prone to pilling and become more fragile. So instead of just focusing on the thread count, you should consider other factors that go into making sheets, like material and weave, which can achieve the same effect as a higher thread count without compromising the fabric’s durability.

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Sleep environment
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How and where you sleep factors in just as much to the type of bedding you should opt for. If you sleep without air-conditioning, both bamboo and cotton are great for those warm nights. Teo explains, “Bamboo wicks away moisture and has a cooler feel, whereas cotton is highly breathable.”

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Personal and lifestyle factors
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As you choose your bedding, it’s important to consider your own personal and lifestyle factors. For one, if you have sensitive skin, French linen is your fabric of choice due to all its natural qualities. Teo adds on, “Make sure you avoid synthetic blends and choose fabrics that are 100 per cent natural. Bamboo is an ideal fabric for Singapore’s warm, humid climate. Bamboo is incredibly soft, silky and drapes beautifully. It is also moisture-wicking and great for those that sweat easily at night. Cotton, on the other hand, is highly breathable and durable, and is a classic fabric that can withstand multiple washes.”

Also, how frequently you wash your linens can impact the type of bedding
you choose. For those who sleep with pets or kids, cotton or French linen is more fuss-free and durable, which means it holds up well to frequent washing.

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