September 2008

 
 

Dutch bedding helps homeless

Dutch bedding helps homeless

Published: 30th September 2008

Netherlands-based bedding company Snurk has formed a partnership with SZN, a charity for homeless young people in the country, by producing cardboard-printed bed linen and duvet covers to help them get a place to stay.

 
Cuddly toys 'needed' by Ashlee

Cuddly toys 'needed' by Ashlee

Published: 29th September 2008

Singer Ashlee Simpson needs more than just nice bedding and a snug comforter to snooze in bed every night after admitting that cuddly toys adorned her sleeping space - a move her husband does not seem to mind.

 
Childhood bedrooms 'returned to'

Childhood bedrooms 'returned to'

Published: 29th September 2008

Former childhood bedrooms hardly change after a move, it has been discovered - with decor hardly changing and many even experiencing the same bedding and duvet sets as when they claimed independence from the family home after reaching adulthood.

 
Brits urged to enjoy adequate kip

Brits urged to enjoy adequate kip

Published: 26th September 2008

When considering buying bedding, bed linen, comforters and duvet sets, remember one professor believes adequate sleep is a basic human right.

 
Bedding 'helps achieve the look one wants'

Bedding 'helps achieve the look one wants'

Published: 25th September 2008

An American soft furnishings website has noted the importance of choosing the perfect bed linen, with a range of bedspreads, duvet covers and comforters available in a variety of fabrics for those wanting the best choice for them.

 
Interior designer gives bedroom tips

Interior designer gives bedroom tips

Published: 24th September 2008

An interior designer has highlighted the differences couples face when choosing a decorating scheme for their bedroom, recommending the use of bed linen and coloured duvet sets to change the tone of the room on a neutral background.

 
South Florida premieres Mendes' bedding

South Florida premieres Mendes' bedding

Published: 23rd September 2008

Latin beauty Eva Mendes has diversified from her acting career to provide fans and bedding lovers alike with a line of bed linen and duvet covers endorsed by her, with the official launch taking place in Miami last weekend.

 
Boiling sheets 'keeps dust mites at bay'

Boiling sheets 'keeps dust mites at bay'

Published: 22nd September 2008

Whether it is Egyptian cotton, organic cotton or memory foam bed linen a person is cuddling up in, they should regularly wash sheets in hot water to keep dust mites down, an expert states.

 
Sweet smells 'cause sweet dreams'

Sweet smells 'cause sweet dreams'

Published: 22nd September 2008

While soft bed linen and attractive comforters, pillow cases and other bedding may help a person doze off in luxury, flowers can help promote sweet dreams, research shows.

 
Organic more expensive 'for a reason'

Organic more expensive 'for a reason'

Published: 19th September 2008

Although organic bedding may be more expensive than regular bed linen, it is for a good reason, argues a website, which(who for people) noted the lack of larger production processes in place for such things as duvet sets.

 
Good bedding needs 'four priorities'

Good bedding needs 'four priorities'

Published: 18th September 2008

An American newspaper has reported four distinct factors that must be involved when choosing quality bedding for the home, with each tip central to securing quality bed linen and comforters.

 
Want comfort? Go llama

Want comfort? Go llama

Published: 17th September 2008

A writer has sung the praises of comforters paired with bed linen this winter, noting that a great alternative to the usual choice of down as a stuffing could be llama or alpaca wool, noted for its soft and warm features that complement bedding.

 
Memory foam is 'worth it'

Memory foam is 'worth it'

Published: 17th September 2008

For some people, comfortable bed linen such as Egyptian cotton-based bedding may not be enough to get consistent sleep - the properties of memory foam, however, may turn the tables and be the key to solve any night-time discomfort.

 
Beds key to "emotional well-being"

Beds key to "emotional well-being"

Published: 16th September 2008

A bed is central to life, writes a blogger, with beds representing both the beginning and end of one's life - so why not, they argue, dress the bed with quality bed linen and duvet covers to give the piece of furniture the credit it deserves?

 
Organic bedding 'makes a perfect bed'

Organic bedding 'makes a perfect bed'

Published: 15th September 2008

Organic bedding has been highlighted for its natural qualities, with a green shopping blogger adding that bedsheets, Egyptian cotton and duvet covers all work together to give the owner a luxurious sleep.

 
Baby bedding is 'all about washing'

Baby bedding is 'all about washing'

Published: 15th September 2008

A fabric expert has offered tips to parents on which material to choose when buying bedding for their baby, with bed linen and comforters being recommended from a variety of textiles, each offering different strengths and washing options.

 
'Better boudoir' hints given

'Better boudoir' hints given

Published: 12th September 2008

A Canadian newspaper has stated the important role of bed linen in the bedroom, noting that the use of bedding and duvet sets has a profound effect on stopping the bedroom becoming the "most neglected room" in a house.

 
Cotton duvet covers 'offer versatility'

Cotton duvet covers 'offer versatility'

Published: 11th September 2008

A bedding expert has recommended the flexibility of cotton duvet covers, telling those who have a desire for versatile bedding that duvet sets are perfect for cleaning and have the ability to enhance comforters by keeping them clean and in place.

 
Down and feather bedding 'fights energy costs'

Down and feather bedding 'fights energy costs'

Published: 10th September 2008

The American Down and Feather Council has highlighted the benefits of the two bedding fabrics in the face of rising fuel costs and colder temperatures, adding that comforters that use the material saves money and resources.

 
Hotel decor turns bedroom into 'chic getaway'

Hotel decor turns bedroom into 'chic getaway'

Published: 09th September 2008

An American newspaper has highlighted the luxury look of hotel furnishings in the bedroom, noting bedding, duvet sets and bed linen in particular as determining factors in the overall look.

 
Rooms made 'cosy and chic' with bedspreads

Rooms made 'cosy and chic' with bedspreads

Published: 08th September 2008

A bedroom can be made to "look stunning" through the use of bedspreads, it has been stated, with the use of duvet covers and colourful bedding being seen as a great way to "breathe life" into simple bedroom furniture.

 
Egyptian cotton benefits revealed

Egyptian cotton benefits revealed

Published: 08th September 2008

A blogger has noted the benefits of Egyptian cotton in comparison to other styles of the fabric, with the increased popularity of the style of bedding, duvet covers and bedspreads being explained as an understandable phenomenon.

 
Eva Mendes goes into bedding business

Eva Mendes goes into bedding business

Published: 05th September 2008

The star of films such as Training Day, Once Upon a Time in Mexico and 2 Fast 2 Furious, Eva Mendes, is to release a line of bedding after she stated her love for sleeping, now putting her name to pillowcases, bedsheets and bed linen.

 
Bed linen 'all the rage' in bedroom

Bed linen 'all the rage' in bedroom

Published: 04th September 2008

Cotton bed linens have been highlighted as being "all the rage" in bedrooms, with bedding made out of materials such as Egyptian cotton now very popular with buyers - but it thread count alone a good way of measuring quality?

 
Pyjama pants 'are back'

Pyjama pants 'are back'

Published: 04th September 2008

An Australian fashion reporter has told - perhaps warned - men that the pyjama pant is back, with the natural accompaniment to bedding complimenting a street-wise ensemble as well as duvet covers or bedspreads.

 
Beds are "critical" to sleeping experience

Beds are "critical" to sleeping experience

Published: 03rd September 2008

A spokesperson for the Sleep Council has highlighted the importance of a good bed set up when getting sleep, adding that bedding and bed linen is important but down to personal preference.

 
Green bedding is highly recommended

Green bedding is highly recommended

Published: 03rd September 2008

A writer interested in ecology and sustainability has highlighted the great properties of hemp as a fabric used in bedding, with bedspreads and duvet covers manufactured from the material being highlighted as better for the earth than cotton.

 
Bedding is central "sleep sanctuary"

Bedding is central "sleep sanctuary"

Published: 03rd September 2008

Parents who wish to build their children a "sleep sanctuary" have been offered advice by a bed linen manufacturer which emphasised the importance of clean and fresh bedding for children which are attracted to the comfort of freshly-washed duvet sets.

 
Choose "good solid colours" for bedding

Choose "good solid colours" for bedding

Published: 01st September 2008

Matching duvet sets, bed linen and comforters with the colour of walls can leave a room's bedding looking good all year round, says an expert.