High-quality bedding is an investment in your sleep comfort – and like any investment, it needs to be properly cared for. With the right care, your bedding will stay soft, fresh and last longer. We share 7 expert tips to help you get the most out of your bedding.
Tip 1: Choose the right washing temperature
Most cotton, jersey or flannel bedding can be washed at 60 degrees – and this is also the recommended temperature for hygienically clean bedding. At 60 degrees, mites, bacteria and allergens are reliably killed.
Exceptions apply to more delicate fabrics such as TENCEL or muslin, which should often only be washed at 40 degrees. Always check the care label on your bedding.
Tip 2: Avoid fabric softener
This may sound counterintuitive – but fabric softener is the biggest enemy of fluffy bedding. The substances in fabric softener form a film on the fibres and coat them – the result: The bedding loses its absorbency and softness. Especially with flannel, fine Biber flannel and flannel, you should avoid fabric softener completely. Bedding remains naturally soft.
Tip 3: Do not overload
An overloaded washing machine will not clean bedding properly and can damage the fibres. Add a maximum of one set of bedding per wash cycle – or even better, wash only the duvet cover and pillowcases together, but without fitted sheets.
Tip 4: Dry properly
Bedding can be dried either in the dryer at a low to medium temperature or left to air dry. Many high-quality fabrics, such as seersucker, mako satin or TENCEL, become even softer when air-dried. Biber flannel and flannel can be tumble-dried without any problems – on a low setting, they retain their volume better.
Tip 5: Ironing: yes or no?
Whether you need to iron depends heavily on the fabric:
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Seersucker: Never iron – the typical crinkle texture is created during weaving and must be preserved.
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Biber flannel and flannel: No ironing necessary; the surface is naturally soft.
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Mako satin and percale: If you wish, you can iron them – this further enhances the characteristic sheen of satin.
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Muslin and TENCEL: Light ironing at a low temperature is possible, but not necessary.
Tip 6: Change regularly
Experts recommend changing your bedding every one to two weeks. In summer or if you sweat heavily, you should change it weekly, while in winter you can change it slightly less often. Regular washing keeps house dust mites at bay and ensures fresh, comfortable sleep.
When you change your bedding, also change the fitted sheet – it lies directly against your skin. The mattress protector underneath needs to be washed less often, but keeps the mattress hygienically clean.
Tip 7: Store properly
Store your bedding dry and well ventilated – preferably folded together in a cupboard. Avoid damp basements or airtight plastic bags, as mould can quickly form there. One trick: Store the set inside the matching pillowcase – this keeps everything neatly together and saves space.
Special care instructions for specific fabrics
Mako satin and satin: It is best to wash satin bedding on a delicate cycle with a mild detergent. This helps preserve its characteristic sheen for longer.
TENCEL (Lyocell): TENCEL fibres are particularly delicate – wash at a maximum of 40 degrees and hang the bedding to dry.
Biber flannel and flannel: These fabrics can easily withstand 60 degrees. After drying, you may briefly put them in the dryer to fluff up the fibres again.
Conclusion
With the right care, your high-quality bedding will stay soft, fresh and hygienically clean for years. No fabric softener, the right temperature and regular washing are the most important basic rules. Your bedding will reward you with long-lasting quality and wonderful sleep comfort.
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