Top 10 Reasons Linen Bed Sheets Are The Way To Go
In my attempt to give you the best possible information about linen
bed sheets, I stumbled across some fantastic news regarding the
history and
properties of pure linen. I would love to share some of this
information
with you so you can truly realize the AMAZING benefits you can get
by
purchasing 100% linen sheets for your bed.
Perhaps you already know most of this, perhaps not. I know I
didn't, so
I will assume the latter for you as well. "So", you ask, "what is
so
amazing about linen? Why should I spend more money on linen sheets
than
my nice comfortable cotton ones?"
Well, let me tell you some of the benefits of linen bedding:
 | - linen is actually the
oldest of all fabrics known to man, and is still widely used o today due to its unique properties and outstanding qualities! |
| - to own bed sheets of pure linen is certainly a status symbol... a
choice and reflection of a more prestigious lifestyle (and always has been) |
| - linen sheets have a distinct, distinguished texture and delightful softness to them... in fact, becoming even softer and shinier with
each washing |
| - linen is the ideal choice of fabric for individuals who suffer
from allergies, inflammatory disorders, skin diseases, and even some
neurological disorders... this is due to its unique filtering,
"bacteriological" (bacteria resistant), ventilating, moisture
absorbing and evaporating capabilities. |
NOTE: Interesting facts... Japanese studies have shown that
bedridden patients DO NOT develop bed sores when using pure linen bedding! It is also resistant to bacteria, fungus, noise, dust, radiation, never causes allergic reactions, and can actually help cure excema, fevers, and allergic disorders!
| - linen has "high air permeability and heat conductivity
properties"... in plain English, this means your bed will stay cool in the summer and warm
in the winter (actually, 5 times better than wool, 19 times better than silk, and 1
1/2-2 times better than cotton) |
| - linen never retains static electricity
|
| - linen can absorb as much as 20% of its weight in moisture before
feeling wet... thus, always having a pleasant, fresh, cool feeling when
touched or slept on |
| - a linen sheet actually repels dirt |
| - linen does not fade or get deformed over time
|
| - linen bedding is twice as durable as cotton bedding, 3 times that
of wool bedding, and has been known to withstand not only decades, but literally centuries of use
and exposure to the elements |
Wow! There is actually more, but, this was certainly enough to
convince
me! So, then I thought to myself, with all of these benefits, they
must
cost 10 times as much as my usual cotton or silk bedding. Amazingly,
they don't!
True, they are usually the most expensive of bed linens, but now I
see
why. And, I see how much that investment in bedding is worth in
regards to its
outstanding durability and health benefits! Truly, the extra
expense is
easily accounted for by these aforementioned factors. Actually, I
would
have to say, 100% linen sheets are PRICELESS!
And here's more great news ... linen doesn't just come in (and, as I
mentioned before, retain) white, but rather, a variety of colors.
From ivory to evening mist, desert sand to twilight blue, alpine
meadow blue to passion flower purple... you have plenty of ways
to
dress up your bed. Linen is a neutral gender material and expresses simplistic
elegance.
