Which bed linen is best in the summer?
Bed linen is not the same as bed linen. While we like it cuddly and warm in winter, it should be as airy and cool as possible in the summer, so that we can sleep well even at higher temperatures.
Because with bed linen it is like summer and winter clothes: We exchange them depending on the season. But which bedding cools best in the summer? In the summer months we prefer to leave the cuddly beaver bed linen in the closet and instead get bed linen made of light materials to bed. Namely, we use these fabrics in the summer:
Renforcé linens
Renforcé is a cotton fabric that is particularly durable and still soft. Renforcé bedding absorbs moisture and therefore has a temperature regulating effect.
Jersey linens
We know Jersey as a fabric that is often and often used for T-shirts and tops. Today it is made from a mix of cotton and synthetic fibers like viscose. Incidentally, the fabric has its name from the British island of Jersey, because it was there that the fabric, a hand-knitted knitwear, was made for fishermen's sweaters.
Jersey is light and elastic. It is characterized by a high absorbency and has a climate regulating effect. Jersey can therefore be used well as bedding in summer and in winter. For the summer months best on single jersey set, in winter on the thicker double jersey. The advantage of Jersey: It is non-iron and makes very little effort in the care.
Seersucker bedding
Seersucker bedding always looks a bit strange at first glance because of its creped structure. But in this structure is also the advantage of Seersucker, because it allows the air to circulate - and that makes this fabric especially good for hot summer nights. Seersucker is very light and has an advantage that immediately convinces us: we do not have to iron it.
Percale linen
Perkal is a high quality cotton fabric that is typically made from Egyptian cotton. But there are also versions that use normal cotton, polyester or a combination of both materials. Perkal is soft and smooth, especially breathable and feels cool on the skin.
Linen bedding
Linen is also one of the breathable fabrics and is pleasantly cool on the skin. That's why linen is often used as bed linen in summer. The advantage with linen: It is robust and durable. And there are not only linen in its typical color beige, but also in many other colors, because it can be dyed well. Moisture absorbs linen well and dissipates it. Perfect for hot summer nights! Linen should be washed on a gentle cycle and not be thrown too heavily. Dry linen best on the (fresh) air and avoid direct sunlight.
Silk bedding
Silk is the queen of all bedding fabrics. It shines noble and is most similar to our skin. The advantage for house dust allergy sufferers: Mites have no chance with silk. And even with diseases such as eczema and other skin problems it is said to have a healing effect. Silk is breathable and absorbent, so it fits as bedding all year round because it keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer. Important for silk: Be sure to follow the care instructions!
General care tips for bed linen:
- Important note: Always observe the care label. It gives information on how hot the bed linen is and whether it can be dried in the dryer. For some materials (such as linen and silk), care should be taken when caring.
- Do not wash bedding too hot to keep the colors longer.
- If possible, dry bedding outside in summer. This is not only more environmentally friendly, but also goes faster on sunny days - and the laundry smells very good afterwards.
- Wash linen at a maximum of 60 degrees. In most cases 40 degrees are enough.
How often should I change my sheets?
The answer to this question is not entirely clear, because it always depends on what you do in bed so everything. If you eat in bed, you should wash your sheets more often. Since we sweat more in summer, especially on very warm nights, we should wash our sheets more often during these months. "For people who sweat profusely or sleep unclothed while sleeping, bedding - sheets, bedspreads and pillowcases - should be changed at least once a week, and for all others a change of one to two weeks is sufficient," says the body care industry association and detergent e. V. on his side.
Do I even need a blanket and sheets in the summer?
In any case, it is not entirely possible without it.Although it is usually warmer in the summer, you should not sleep completely naked and without a blanket, because that carries the risk that we will be cold. If in the summer even a summer blanket is too warm, you should at least use bed sheets to cover. This has the advantage that you can feel "cuddle up" and hold on to something.
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