You
may have noticed the bedding section of your department store- there
is a reason why it is so large. It is because of the dozens of types
of sheets, pillows and other kinds of bed linen. Often one may be
confused by the wide array of choice.
Here
is a list of the top types of bedroom linen in the market:
Top
Sheet
This
is common in North America and is also called a flat sheet. It is a
sheet, which separates you from quilt, blanket or comforter. In some
places, the top sheet is substituted by duvet cover.
Bottom
Sheet
Also
called as fitted sheet, it is a sheet which features an elastic edge
that fits over your mattress- thus the name. Since mattresses of
today have become much thicker, it is vital to ascertain the
measurements before purchasing a fitted sheet to ensure that it
stretches completely over your mattress.
Coverlet
It
is a decorative fabric covering which does not touch the floor and
typically does not cover the pillows. This category includes quilts
and woven coverlets.
Bedspread
It
is a most common item of bed linen Melbourne. It resembles a coverlet- a
thin, decorative covering- which totally covers the bed and touches
the floor. Common materials include polyester, wool, chenille and
cotton.
Blanket
They
are used to offer warmth. A blanket may be used on its own but some
people like to top the blanket with a more beautiful duvet, comforter
or quilt. Blankets are made mostly of blend of fibres or polyester,
cotton or wool.
Comforter
It
is a bed cover stuffed with down or fibres for the sake of warmth and
sewn together on all four sides. They are available in a wide array
of colours, styles and patterns. Mostly found in polyester and
cotton, they provide a decorative accent in the bedroom.
Duvet
It
is like a comforter but for the fact that it needs use of duvet
covers while comforter does not. Usually, a duvet is pristine white
and stuffed with down.
Duvet
Cover
It
protects a duvet in form of a cover. It resembles an envelope and has
an opening where the duvet or comforter is inserted. After placing
this inside, the opening is closed with buttons or sometimes, a
zipper. Most duvet covers are usually very decorative and come in
varieties.
Continental
Pillow
It
is a big, square pillow and is decorative. It sits back against the
headboard. It is possible to remove cover for washing.
Sleeping
Pillow
It
is the common, rectangular pillow you rest your head on, while
sleeping. It comes in 3 sizes- king, queen, standard which suit your
sleeping habits and bed.
Decorative
Pillow
It
is also called as a throw or accent pillow. It is a decorative, small
pillow which comes in various colours, sizes and shapes.
Bolster
Pillow
It
is a tubular pillow used for lumbar support. This is useful while you
sit up in bed to read. It is mostly used also for decorative
purposes. They range from small to wide enough to span the breadth of
the bed.
It
is used to cover a sleeping pillow and in some cases, for decorative
and bolster pillows. Typically rectangular shaped, it has an opening
on one end where the pillow is inserted.
These
are the major types of bed linen.
