Sheets come in so many shapes, sizes, colors,
and materials. Linens are some of the oldest type of
sheets, but cotton is the most accessible and easily recognizable
material for sheets. What's up, world? It's Tony the sleep accessories at
editor for mattressclarity.com. If you've ever wondered what the
differences between linens and cotton are, well, I'm the person to
help you out. Remember, you can find in depth written information on
all things sleep and bedding over mattressclarity.com,
and I've put some coupons for my favorite linen and cotton sheets in the
description box below. Let's get started.
What are linen sheets? Well, linens are the oldest style
of sheets. Like, they're ancient, but we've had a long
time to perfect them. They're made from flax stalks,
and the threads that are produced from this plant are much thicker than
cotton fibers. So linens are going to feel a little bit weightier
than cotton sheets, and they're often measured by their weight,
too. Linens can be measured by their thread count, but if
a company opts to lift that, it's going to be on the lower end.
I'm talking about 50 to 150. Now,
thread count is not an indicator of quality, but it's often an indicator of
how breathable a set of sheets will sleep. Speaking of breathability,
linens are great for hot sleepers because they are super breathable
and they have moisture wicking properties, which is a winning combination
for fighting night sweats, which will keep you from overheating at night.
Linens are more textured than cotton sheets. They might not feel smooth,
but they're still really comfortable and high quality. Linen sheets
not feel itchy or scratchy on your skin. What are cotton sheets?
Well, everyone knows what cotton is. We see it in every fabric category,
from clothes to towels to curtains to, of course,
sheets, too. Cotton is super accessible, and there are three main
types of cotton traditional supima and egyptian
cotton. The only difference between these three types of cotton is that
supima and egyptian cotton are more softer and more
durable than traditional cotton. However, because of
that, they tend to cost more than traditional cotton sheets.
Cotton will feel much softer and smoother when compared to
linens, but they can feel different depending on their construction.
There are two main weave styles to construct cotton sheets per,
kale and sateen. The percale weave leaves cotton sheets
feeling really crisp and looking out on your bed. And this is that typical
cotton christmas you associate with cotton sheets. On the other hand, we have
sateen sheets, which it sounds like satin,
so that's what it's going to feel like. It's going to feel really soft and
buttery smooth, and some of them can have a sheen when they're on your bed.
Cotton is still a great option for hot sleepers because it is a really
breathable material, too.
How are linen and cotton sheets similar? Both are great options
for hot sleepers because they have a lot of breathability and often
have constructions that will allow for air to flow through really easily.
Linen and cotton sheets have easy Care most of the linen and
cotton sheets I have encountered are machine washable and they are
natural products, so they tend to be more eco friendly than sheets man out of
synthetic materials.
How are linen and cotton sheets different? Linens are
going to feel more textured, while cotton sheets tend to feel more smooth.
However, linens are super durable and should last you a
very long time. Cotton is more affordable than linen
and tends to have more variety in terms of construction. And you'll see more
color options available there, too.
So to kind of sum all this up, let's talk about the pros and cons
of both linen and cotton sheets. Starting with the pros for linen
sheets are a great option for people looking for hypoallergenic bedding,
and they will fight common allergens in your sleep environment.
They're also really great for hot sleepers because they have a combination of
breathability and moisture wicking properties.
However, some cons for linens are that they tend to be more pricey than cotton
sheets and they're more prone to wrinkling moving
onto cotton. Starting with pros there, these are more affordable and accessible,
and they have really easy care. However, some cons for
cotton sheets are depending on their construction, they might trap
heat more than linen sheets, and they aren't as long lasting.
Now, let's answer some of the most frequently asked questions about linen and
cotton sheets. First question is linen cooler than cotton?
While both are great options for hot sleepers, I would rate linen
just a little bit better because it has the added benefit of moisture wicking
properties to it, especially when you compare it to a high thread
count, sateen weave cotton sheets, which is prone to trap heat more.
Second question are linens or cotton better? Well,
I've reviewed lots of cotton and linen sheets and ultimately
the answer is it's what you prefer.
If you like that texture to linen, then that's great. Buy some linens.
But if you love that crisp cotton feel, then obviously go for cotton.
Thanks for sticking around. If you made it this far to the video, hopefully you
learned a thing or two about the differences between linen and cotton sheets.
Remember, if you're looking more indepth written information on anything related
to sleep in mattresses, you can find it mattressclarity.com.
And I put some coupons for my favorite linen and cotton sheets in
the description box below. See you next time.