If you are looking for bedding made from natural fabrics then cotton beddings provide the perfect option. What can beat cotton in its natural feel? Cotton bedding is safe, gentle, comforting and soothing to skin. Made of 100% cotton, cotton bedding is best for daily usage. It is available in different sizes and designs and patterns. Cotton is easy to maintain and machine washable.

Cotton Bedding Prints

Available in a rich medley of colors and prints, the popular prints in cotton bedding are:

• Geometric Prints: Stripes, Plaids, Stars, Triangles, etc. in jewel tones or primary colors.
• Calicos or Florals: Delicate prints in a wide range of colors.
• Themed Prints: Many themes are available from cartoon characters and nature to sports.

Types of Cotton Bedding

• Bed Sheets
• Quilts
• Bed Covers
• Blankets
• Pillows
• Comforters
• Duvets

Thread Count in Cotton Bedding

Good quality cotton bed linen is supplied with a thread count. Woven cotton fabric is made up of a warp thread which runs vertically and a weft thread which runs horizontally. The "thread count" is the number of these threads per square inch. The general rule is that the higher the thread count, the more superior the quality of your bedding is.

Egyptian Cotton Bedding

Egyptian cotton bedding is very luxurious, soft, durable and elegant to make sheets, comforters, and pillow cases. Egyptian cotton bedding sets just look and feel beautifully smooth and lavish. The softness of the Egyptian cotton fabric feels like satin or silk. Egyptian cotton can reach a thread count of 300 to 1000, making it a very luxurious quality of fabric. Thread count also gives Egyptian cotton fabrics the perfect drape when spread on the bed. Know more about Egyptian cotton bed sheets in our article on Why Buy Egyptian Cotton Bed Sheets?

Organic Cotton Bedding

Organic cotton has recently been a most sought after fabric for bed linens and bedding items. Organic cotton is grown without the use of any synthetic agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers or pesticides. The soft, durable and comfortable characteristics of cotton together with organic characteristics make it a suitable material to make bed sheets and other home furnishings items. Organic cotton bedding has become very popular as they last longer and they are non allergic to skin. Check out how you can Make an Organic Bedroom with Natural and Organic Bedding. Also read our article Make Organic Bed Linen as Part of Organic Gifts