Monthly Archives: July 2011

Why Luxury Egyptian Cotton Bed Linens? Part 3: Absorption

ab•sorb [ab-sawrb] –verb: to suck up or drink in (a liquid); soak up Egyptian Cotton has a stronger ability to absorb liquids than other cotton. The density of the fibrous threads produces a highly absorbent cotton that is strong yet breathable. During the manufacturing process, this gives fabrics made of Egyptian Cotton deeper, brighter and [...]

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Tip Tuesday: Thread Count Experiment

Hold a sheet up to the light. If you can see through the fabric and make out the actual weave, you have a low thread count bedding. Did you know that the “thread count” refers to the number of threads per square inch (or 2.5 centimeters) of fabric? The naked eye is not able to [...]

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Tip Tuesday: Video – How to Fold a Fitted Sheet

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Why Luxury Egyptian Cotton Bed Linens? Part 2: Comfort

com·fort [kuhm-fert] –verb:  to make physically comfortable; good feeling; ease What words come to mind when you think about comfort? Soft Enjoyment Cozy Relaxation Pleasure Rest Luxurious When you purchase 100% pure Egyptian Cotton sheets, you will experience a high degree of comfort (and all of the words and feelings that are associated with it). [...]

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Tip Tuesday: Wash Egyptian Cotton Sheets Separately

Wash your Egyptian Cotton sheets separate from other items or articles of clothing. This will eliminate the chance of getting caught in buttons, zippers or clothing embellishments, which can pull or rip the fabric. {Your EgyptianCottonBedsheets.com sheets will last much longer if they are laundered according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Please see packaging for instructions.}

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Why Luxury Egyptian Cotton Bed Linens? Part 1: Quality

qual·i·ty [kwol-i-tee] –noun: character with respect to fineness, or grade of excellence How can you measure the grade of excellence for bed linens? First, you know the bed linens are of excellent quality when they are made from 100% pure Egyptian cotton. Egyptian cotton has long held the reputation of being the “king” of cotton. [...]

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