Bedding Buying Guide

Information on Sheets, Pillows, Duvet Inners and More ...

Sheets

When buying new sheets, consider the following:

Fabric -
•    Polyester Cotton Blend sheets offer an easy care, value option.
•    100% Cotton sheets are popular because they are natural, softer and breathes.
•    Percale (a term used to describe a fabric 180 thread count or higher). Percale is a smooth fabric of especially high quality and is generally less likely to pill than other types of woven fabric.
•    Flannelette sheets are cotton or polyester that has been vigorously brushed to create a ‘furry’ surface for extra warmth. A winter product only.

Thread Count - refers to the number of threads woven within a certain area of fabric. The higher the thread count, the tighter weave resulting in a better end product that is softer and more durable.

Quality Control - we test all our sheeting ranges for shrinkage, colour fastness and performance to ensure they wash and wear well. Maison d'Or Manchester comes with a 2 year guarantee.

Our range

Maison d’Or
•    2 year guarantee
•    Luxurious 250 thread and 400 thread Combed Cotton percale
•    Sheet sets – available in Single, Queen and King
•    Extra deep gusset for a deep mattress up to 40cm in 400T thread fitted sheets
•    Valances – quilted
•    Pillowcases – Standard and Euro

Living & Co.
•    Easy care quality cotton/polyester percale blend
•    Sheet sets and coordinates – available in Single, Queen and King
•    Sheeting coordinates – available in Single, King Single, Double, Queen and King
•    Flat Sheets
•    Fitted Sheets
•    Valances – box pleated
•    Pillowcases – Standard, Euro and Oxford

Necessities
•    180 thread polyester/cotton blend for everyday value
•    Sheet sets and coordinates - available in Single, Queen and King
•    Flat Sheets
•    Fitted Sheets
•    Pillowcases – Standard and Tri pillow case

Sizes

Sheeting:
Single flat - 160cm x 264cm
Single fitted – 91cm x 191cm x 30cm
Single valance – 91cm x 193 x 36cm
King Single/Double flat - 200cm x 260cm
King Single fitted – 109cm x 203cm x 30cm
King Single valance– 109cm x 203cm x 36cm
Double fitted – 137cm x 193cm x 30cm
Double valance – 137cm x 193cm x 36cm
Queen flat – 228cm x 264cm
Queen fitted – 152 x 203cm x 30cm
Queen valance – 152 x 203cm x 36cm
King flat – 249cm x 280cm
King fitted – 165cm x 203cm x 30cm
King valance – 165cm x 203cm x 36cm
Standard fitted sheets are for mattresses up to a depth of 30 cm.

Pillowcases:
Standard pillowcase – 48 x 73cm
Square or euro pillowcase – 65 x 65cm
Oxford pillowcase – 48 x 73cm with a 5cm flange

A standard pillowcase will fit with standard pillows and king sized pillows.
An oxford pillowcase which has a flange or flap of fabric around the edge also fits a standard pillow.

General care:

• Avoid overloading the washing machine to prevent creasing and wear to the fabric.
• When each cycle has finished remove the bed linen promptly from the machine and shake out whilst damp to minimise the creasing and drying time. Do not dry your bed linen for longer than necessary.

Mink–feel blankets

Our range of mink-feel blankets provide additional all year around colour and warmth for the bedroom. There are options for every budget - Necessities at great everyday value, Living & Co for fashion contemporary colours and Maison d’Or for a plush neutral look.

Duvet Covers

Duvet Covers are essentially a decorative protector for your duvet inner and are a great way to add colour and personality to your bedroom.
It is an easy way to change the look and feel of your bedroom and there is an option available for every budget. Duvet Inners need to be protected from the environment, dirt, natural oils, the family pet and other allergy causing irritants and a duvet cover is much easier to launder than the inner.

Our range

Maison d’Or
•    2 year guarantee
•    Premium quality without the price
•    Classic and timeless cotton and jacquard design options
•    Available in Queen, King – limited designs available in Super King.

Living & Co.
•    Easy care quality polyester/cotton blend and polyester
•    Embellished, embroidered and printed options
•    Available in Single, Queen and King

Necessities
•    Polyester for everyday value
•    Fun, bright print options
•    Available in Single, Double and Queen

General care:

• Always wash before first use
• Avoid overloading the washing machine to prevent creasing and wear to the fabric.

Duvet Inners

When buying a new duvet inner, consider the following:

Weight Types - The warmth, weight and softness of the duvet inner that you are considering purchasing will depend on the outer and the fill weight.
•    All seasons – allows for greater flexibility as this weight will see you through most weather conditions throughout the year.
•    Summer – a lighter weight option for the hotter months.
•    Winter weight – heavier weight fill for warmth through the colder parts of the year.

Construction -
• Channelled construction - two layers of fabric sewn with straight lines from one end to the other. This is the most common and cheapest option but limits lofting properties and the breathability of the fill.
• Baffled or Boxed - walls are present between the two layers of outer fabric to create compartments, fill is able to loft properly and ensures even fill coverage as the fill cannot move. Product manufactured in this manner is more expensive - this is the chosen method of construction for our Maison d’Or down/feather and down alternative product.

Ultra Fresh treatment - This anti-microbial treatment, as a minimum, will protect against bacteria and asthma causing allergies and is applied to our Living & Co. and Maison d’Or ranges of duvet inners.

Quality Control - we test for outer shrinkage, confirm antimicrobial inhibition where product has been treated with Ultra Fresh, confirm fill composition where applicable and overall performance to ensure they will perform well.

Our Range

Maison d’Or
•    2 year guarantee
•    Premium quality without the price
•    All seasons options of cotton outer with wool rich fill or Japara cotton down proof outer with 5/95 down & Feather fill
•    Winter weight options of cotton outer with wool rich fill or Japara cotton down proof outer with 50/50 down & Feather fill
General care
•    Follow wash care instructions
•    If your inner is washable visit the Laundromat; home machines are too small to effectively manage this type of product
•    Use a gentle detergent and cold water if laundering in a front-loading machine. The agitator will ‘stress’ the duvet inner and risk tearing
•    The most important thing is to ensure your duvet inner is completely dry to avoid clumping and inhibit the growth of mould
•    Dry Clean where possible
•    Use a duvet cover to protect the inner from dirt and dust
•    Air in sunlight and shake regularly to redistribute the fill and replace the loft.

Living & Co.
•    Balance of luxury and price
•    All seasons weight options of cotton outer or microfibre blend outer -both with microfibre blend fill
•    Summer weight options of cotton outer or microfibre blend outer - both with microfibre blend fill
•    Winter weight options of cotton outer or microfibre blend outer - both with microfibre blend fill

Necessities
•    Everyday value
•    Available in duvet inners and bed packs (duvet inner with pillow(s)).
•    All seasons weight non woven outer with microfibre blend fill
•    Summer weight non woven outer with microfibre blend fill
•    Winter weight non woven outer with microfibre blend fill

Mattress & Pillow Protectors

When buying a new mattress or pillow protector, consider the following:

Fill - Synthetic fill – a hypoallergenic option which ensures that most mattress protectors can be washed. Fill and outer are quilted together primarily to keep the fill in place.

Construction- Flat or fitted construction? Flat mattress protectors have elastic straps that can be secured around each corner of the bed whereas fitted mattress protectors have a fitted skirt.

Ultra Fresh treatment - this anti-microbial treatment, as a minimum, will protect against bacteria and asthma causing allergies and is applied to our Living & Co. and Maison d’Or ranges of protectors.

Quality Control - we test for outer shrinkage, confirm antimicrobial inhibition where product has been treated with Ultra Fresh and overall performance to ensure they will perform well.

Our range:

Maison d’Or
•    2 year guarantee
•    Ultra Fresh treated
•   Cotton outer with polyester fill mattress topper

Living & Co.
•    Cotton outer with microfibre blend fill
•    Ultra Fresh treated
•    Available in fitted, flat and pillow protectors

Necessities
•    Great everyday value
•    Non woven outer with polyester fill
•    Available in Single or Queen flat and pillow protector

Terry Waterproof
•    Cotton terry towelling upper with a polyurethane backing.
•    Ideal for incontinence or allergy suffers.

Homezone
•    Overlay and toppers
•    Provide additional cushioning and support for a good night’s sleep.
•    Available in Single or Queen

General care:

Follow wash care instructions – most protectors are washable and should be washed regularly.

Pillows

A good pillow is not only comfortable but also supportive for your head and neck. To find the ideal pillow for you there may be some experimentation involved but it will be worth it in the end. When buying a new pillow, consider the following:

Fill Type -
•    Natural - down & feather, wool, or cotton.
•    Synthetic - polyester fibre or microfibre.
•    Blends - usually with a natural fibre that doesn’t loft well, like wool or cotton.

Sleeping Position -
How do you fall asleep? Rule of thumb:
•    Soft - for front or stomach sleepers and for those who like to pull their pillow around their head.
•    Medium - for back sleepers or if you change position.
•    Firm - for side sleepers.

Pillow Use -
•    Support - usually made from foam or rubber and can be shaped to provide firm support for targeted areas like the neck or lower back.
•    Decoration - extra pillows add drama to the bed. The Euro pillow (square shaped) has grown in popularity as a decorative pillow.
•    Sitting up in bed - like reading, eating or watching TV in bed? V-shaped pillows or large Square pillows provide great support for this.

General care:

• Follow wash care instructions - most pillows are washable. It is important to ensure the pillow is completely dry before using to avoid mould growth and clumping.