Poplin bed linen is a bed made of plain weave of threads of various thicknesses, which is called poplin. The surface of poplin has an uneven structure, due to the fact that due to the uneven thickness of the threads, a scar is obtained over the entire area of the material. Poplin cannot be confused with any other fabric, due to its characteristic feature. She received this name, as she was used to sew robes for the priests of the papal throne in Rome. Initially, poplin was made from wool fibers and was unthinkably expensive. After the import of cotton to Europe, poplin, like other materials, began to be produced from cotton fiber.
Advantages and disadvantages of poplin bedding
Let's start with the strengths:
- this is undoubtedly a natural composition, high-quality poplin is made exclusively from 100% cotton;
- the structure of the fabric in the rib, makes it soft and pleasant to the touch - this is a definite plus;
- plus - bedding poplin has minimal shrinkage, less than 2%, and also practically does not deform when washed and does not stretch;
- poplin bed retains color well, your bed will retain its original appearance for a long time;
- dirt is easily washed off, care is quite simple and versatile;
- after washing, there is no need for ironing, it is enough to straighten the laundry before drying;
- a plus is considered complete hypoallergenicity and environmental friendliness, as well as safety for health;
- high rates of moisture absorption, which have a good effect on providing comfortable conditions for sleep, since the body loses a lot of moisture when it sleeps;
- good penetration of dyes into the structure of poplin, provide rich and bright colors that do not wear off for a long time;
- plus-good tensile and twisting strength;
- high durability, slightly lower than satin;
The disadvantages include:
- price, high-quality poplin bed linen, comparable in price to percale bed linen;
- minus - may not be suitable for sensitive skin, as it has a slightly rough structure, less rigid than calico, but rougher than satin;
There are far fewer cons than pros, so in the middle price category, poplin bedding is valued for quality and durability.
How to choose poplin bedding
To do this, you need to choose sets from natural fabrics - 100% cotton, cotton and linen, as well as cotton plus viscose. Preference should be given to garment factories that have established themselves in the market as reliable manufacturers. Also an important aspect of the choice is the price of the sets, too low price, indicates only the low quality of poplin sets and a high probability of the presence of polyester impurities. After all, natural fibers are becoming more and more expensive every year. By the way, a common question: Why do pellets appear on poplin? Just from this series. And the nature of this phenomenon has two possible variants. Either poplin contains polyester fibers, or poplin is made from poor quality cotton. In the first case, the finest polyester fibers are stratified and in this case, the pellets are very difficult to remove from the bed. In the second, cotton over time, due to poor processing, begins to fluff up and a light fluff is obtained over the surface of the sheet and duvet cover. Over time, it rolls off from constant contact with the body and from washing, and spools appear, which are easily removed by hand.
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