How to care for our winter products

The cold season of the year has officially begun. Rainy days are back, cloudy skies return, and temperatures gradually start to drop.

We begin to seriously think about changing our bed linen and moving from lightweight bedspreads to duvets, duvet inserts and/or warm sheets. And, of course, wearing velvet or coral fleece pyjamas and sherpa robes.

Little by little, we will make these seasonal changes, and we should be prepared to reuse pieces from last year, get new items and keep them in perfect condition throughout the cold season.

Do you want to know how to do it in a very simple way? Read our home expert tips.

How to care for coral fleece

Coral fleece sheets, also known as thermal sheets, are made from microfibre and polyester. They are warmer and have a softer, more comfortable feel than classic cotton sheets.

Even if you do not know much about the quality of this type of sheet, the manufacturer will indicate its weight on the product label. Do not focus only on the price; also look at the fabric weight to understand the quality of the product you are buying. The higher the weight, the higher the quality. A weight of around 100 or 120 g will be more than enough.

Coral fleece sheets are made from synthetic fibres and require special washing to prevent pilling. The key is to always wash them with other coral fleece sheets and not with bed linen made from other fabrics, as this will prevent them from picking up lint.

The ideal way to dry these sheets, as with most garments we use, is outdoors, while avoiding direct and/or prolonged exposure to the sun. This way, the fabric will deteriorate less and its colours will remain intact. If bad weather does not allow you to dry them this way and you need to use a tumble dryer, select a short programme at a low temperature.

How to wash flannel sheets

Flannel has been the winter fabric par excellence for generations. It is warm, soft and extremely comfortable.

Sometimes, flannel sheets may contain synthetic fibre threads in their fabric. Be careful with this type of bed linen, as it is of lower quality and does not allow proper breathability. This is essential for the quality of our sleep and the health of our skin.

To keep your flannel sheets in perfect condition, always place them in the washing machine inside out, so that the fibres are well protected. This helps prevent lint from coming loose, especially during the first washes. Always wash them at a low temperature, with short programmes and a gentle spin cycle.

Try not to wring them out to remove moisture after washing, as this could deform them. Hang them well spread out. If you need to use a tumble dryer, do so at a very low temperature.

Cleaning and ironing velvet bed linen

When a velvet garment gets stained or needs to be cleaned to remove dirt and body sweat, dry cleaning will provide the best results. It will protect the fabric finish as well as the inner structure of the garment, especially if the item is made like a jacket, pyjama set or robe.

You can refresh a velvet garment at home using steam. Steam will help remove odours and smooth out wrinkles caused by sitting.

For best ironing results, always try to use steam. Technically, a velvet garment should never be ironed with a regular iron. This could burn and destroy the nylon fibre, or flatten the fabric and leave a permanent mark.

A garment steamer is perfect for removing wrinkles. Hang the garment from a shower rail and move the steamer up and down, keeping it at least a few millimetres away from the fabric.

Final tips for caring for winter bed linen

By following these simple tips, the fabrics of your winter bed linen will remain intact and looking like new for longer.

We hope we have helped you and that you enjoyed reading this blog.

See you next time!