How to choose your bed linen for 2025 ?
Choosing your bed linen…what a nightmare !
There’s a huge range of fabrics, colors and prices to choose from. And choosing your bed linen can sometimes be very complicated !
Thankfully, I’m here to explain it all to you.
Can you choose your bed linen according to your needs ?
Of course you can ! First of all, at L’effet papillon, we have 7 different bed linen materials (no less !)
- Gaïa : cotton gauze
- Soline : washed linen
- Salomé : bamboo satin
- Lysandre : Lyocell
- Soanne : mulberry silk
- Candice : cotton flannel
- Ambre : 100% cotton
To give you a better understanding of all these subjects, let me give you a quick rundown.
Cotton gauze
Cotton gauze is a light, airy and delicately crinkled fabric, appreciated for its natural softness and supple texture, ideal for linens and garments.
Washed linen
Washed linen is a natural fabric with a soft, slightly wrinkled feel, prized for its casual elegance, breathability and durability.
Bamboo satin
Bamboo satin is a luxurious, ultra-soft, slightly shiny fabric appreciated for its silky softness, heat-regulating properties and ecological origin.
Lyocell
Lyocell is an ecological fiber made from eucalyptus wood pulp, renowned for its silky softness, strength and breathability.
Mulberry silk
Mulberry silk is a luxurious fiber renowned for its exceptional softness, natural sheen and hypoallergenic properties.
Cotton flannel
Cotton flannel is a soft, slightly fluffy fabric appreciated for its comforting warmth and soft feel.
100% cotton
100% cotton is a natural, soft, breathable and versatile fabric, renowned for its comfort and durability.
Now that you know all about our materials, let’s talk about their advantages.
Cotton gauze
- Lightweight and naturally soft.
- Crumpled texture that requires no ironing.
- Highly breathable, ideal for summer.
- Comfortable and easy to care for.
Washed linen
- Ecological, made from natural fibers.
- Resistant, durable and becomes softer with each wash.
- Thermoregulating: cool in summer, warm in winter.
- Elegant, slightly wrinkled texture for casual style.
Bamboo satin
- Ultra-soft and silky
- Thermoregulator
- Breathable and highly absorbent
- Hypoallergenic and gentle for sensitive skin.
- Ecological
- Durable and retains its shine wash after wash.
- Antibacterial
Lyocell
- Ecological fiber made from wood pulp (often eucalyptus).
- Ultra-soft, silky and pleasant to the touch.
- Highly breathable, perfect for sensitive skin.
- Absorbs moisture, reducing odors.
Mulberry silk
- Luxurious softness and smooth texture.
- Hypoallergenic, ideal for sensitive skin.
- Regulates temperature, keeping skin cool in summer and warm in winter.
- Reduces friction to protect skin and hair.
Cotton flannel
- Soft and fluffy, offering an immediate feeling of warmth.
- Ideal for colder seasons.
- Breathable while maintaining body heat.
- Durable and easy to care for.
100% cotton
- Versatile and breathable, suitable for all seasons.
- Soft and comfortable against the skin.
- Hypoallergenic and ideal for sensitive skin.
- Easy-care, durable and resistant to frequent washing.
How do I care for my favorite ?
At L’effet papillon, anything’s possible ! When it comes to care, nothing scares us (or you, for that matter).
Some post-it notes have already been written on the subject, and I’ve provided the links for you to consult them !
I hope I’ve been able to shed a little light on the difficult task of choosing bed linen !
We’ll end this news item with a word of advice : if you’d like to give a bed linen gift to a loved one, but you’re still not sure what to choose ? Choose cotton gauze ! It’s less expensive.