Coarse calico and satin for bed linen: properties and differences of fabrics

The choice of bed linen is a rather important issue, on which the comfort and quality of sleep will directly depend. However, the materials used for sewing sets, today there are quite a lot, among which are on a special account coarse calico and satin. Therefore, to make the right choice, it is necessary to have a clear idea of ​​the properties of each material, its positive and negative characteristics.

Today you can find bedding sets from a variety of natural, synthetic and combined fabrics. They can have different weaving, tactile properties, colors and a lot of other different parameters. Therefore, it is quite difficult to choose a suitable option in the existing variety.But from the entire list of materials, sets of sateen and calico are especially in demand, the main characteristics of which will be discussed in detail below.

The history of coarse calico originates in Asian countrieswhere initially this raw material was intended for the tailoring of outer clothing and linen. Printed coarse calico found its use in the manufacture of children's and women's dresses. Today, this material has been used as a raw material for tailoring duvet covers, sheets and pillows. This is due to the mass of positive features of the fabric, as well as its acceptable cost.

Coarse calico, in fact, is a cotton dense fabric with perpendicular weaving of threads. Without processing, the material is very similar to a paper canvas, hence the long-established name of the white calico, which is called linen. The fabric stands out against the background of the remaining cotton raw materials by a high level of practicality and wear resistance; in the course of giving the material hues and patterns, dyes of exclusively natural origin are used.

On the shelves of stores you can find several types of coarse calico, from which to sew bedding:

• dyed raw materials - usually they are single-colored products;
• printed material - such products have a multi-colored pattern, ornament, etc .;
• bleached calico - lightened raw materials;
• raw material - made but not processed, is not used for sewing clothes.

Bleached linen has the lowest cost, such underwear is sold in a monochromatic light color and medium degree of rigidity. Plain-colored bed linen also has a single color, but can be of different colors. Printed coarse calico is the most popular, because it is this option that is presented in a wide range of colors. Such material is preferred to be used for sewing children's sets and diapers due to the softness of textiles.

Satin was also first made in the east, from which the fabric gradually spread throughout the world. The demand for such a material was caused by such qualities of fabric as strength, long service life, besides, the raw material possessed beauty and softness, which was often compared with silk. Now the material is used for sewing bedding, and for the manufacture of clothing and upholstery for upholstered furniture.

Satin does not accumulate pollution on its surface, so it can be safely used., even if the house has a fluffy pet. Regarding the durability, it is found that satin linen perfectly maintains more than three hundred washes, while not shrinking. As a separate advantage of the material, one can single out positive emotions and comfort when using such linen in bed.

Appearance of products from sateen stands out for its presentability. In order to improve these indicators, manufacturers quite often resort to the process of mercerizing fabric, the essence of which is the processing of raw materials with alkali, which gives shine to products.In addition, in the course of production, the technology of calendering can be used, when the material passes the rollout procedure with heated rollers, which makes it possible to turn the round thread used for the manufacture of cotton fabric into a flat one.

As a result of this work, a uniquely soft satin surface is formed, and a dense twisted thread adds shine and reflective qualities to the material. The material belongs to the category of dense textile products, so the number of threads per 1 cm2 ranges from 120 to 140.

On sale you can find the following types of sateen:

• bleached;
• printed;
• one-colored.

Also, bed sets are often made from special varieties of this material:

• silk satin, where cotton and silk threads are used;
• Jacquard - a material that is manufactured using a woven pattern, these products do not have a wrong side;
• mako-satin is a raw material, the release of which involves the use of only cotton threads, due to which products acquire a unique brilliance.

The cost of simple or processed satin greatly exceeds the price of coarse calico, this is due to the peculiarity of weaving of the first material, but the durability of products pays for the price declared by the manufacturer for finished products.

Since both fabrics are quite popular as used for sewing bed linen, the positive and negative features of each material should be considered. Satin has the following set of advantages:

• the fabric is not prone to wrinkling, so ironing after washing is not mandatory;
• wool, hair and other dirt do not stick to the material;
• sateen does not conduct electricity;
• the material stands out for wear resistance and does not shrink even after washing at high temperature;
• bedding from sateen is distinguished by high attractiveness of appearance;
• high tactile indicators, which has a beneficial effect on the quality of sleep;
• the material is slightly inferior to silk in terms of smoothness, but has a more affordable cost;
• as a rule, the wrong side contains roughness, which makes it possible to avoid bed rolling off the bed during sleep;
• The fabric has the ability to retain heat, so it can be used without any problems during the cold season;
• material retains the brightness of colors for a long time.

Like any other material, satin has some drawbacks:

• due to the properties of good heat retention in a strongly heated room, it can cause overheating;
• satin is unlikely to harmonize with silk or other materials due to the difference in roughness, which may cause some imbalance in sensations;
• despite lower cost compared to satin and silk, satin bedding is still an expensive product.

Regardless of the fact that the calico in some parameters is still inferior to satin, the fabric has the following positive qualities:

• more affordable cost of production;
• calico accumulates heat well, so it does not cool when used in winter;
• for lovers of naturalness, the material is the most suitable option, since such bedding sets are most often not stained, but simply bleached;
• the material does not require special conditions of care, due to which the bedding can be washed in a machine in any mode;
• calico is a double-sided material, so bedding can be made on any side;
• raw materials with high density or the addition of synthetic yarn are practically not wrinkled;
• colored sets, as a rule, retain their original color and brightness of colors for a long time;
• the material is light and hypoallergenic;
• perfectly breathable.

There are drawbacks for bed linen and disadvantages:

• for people with particularly sensitive skin, such kits may seem a bit rough to the touch;
• the presence of artificial threads can cause the formation of a spool on the surface;
• completely natural composition will be creased.

Bed linen is not just a set consisting of a sheet, a duvet cover and a pillowcase, but products that will largely depend on comfort during rest, as well as the appearance of the bedroom and the mood in general. However, it is rather difficult to find a common opinion as to which fabric it is still better to purchase products from calico or satin.

In each individual case, the priority parameters and requirements for bed linen can be the color design, the density of the material, the cost of the finished set and other nuances.

However, on the issue of preferences in the choice between coarse calico and sateen, we can note the following: coarse-to-bed bedding is considered an ideal option for people who prefer minimalism in combination with an affordable price and practicality. As for sateen, this type of material for linen in the bedroom will be relevant for those who put in the first place such property products as quality, and is willing to pay a higher price for it.

According to reviews of many consumers, satin and coarse calico sets delight with their practicality during use over a fairly long period of time and a large number of washings.

Many positive reviews can be found in relation to sets of satin due to the lack of the need to iron them after washing.In addition, housewives who value luxury, but who experience discomfort while resting on slippery silk, have found an excellent alternative for themselves in satin sets that stand out in the existing product range with a presentable look, softness and beauty.

Responses about colored underwear sometimes contain information about some loss of color after a dozen washes. But in general, satin and calico are not inclined to fade, so they can be washed together with other things without fear.

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