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How to choose the bed linen material that’s right for you

Choosing bed linen isn’t just about looks. Material matters too. From cotton to lyocell to easy-care polyester, our guide helps you find your perfect feel.

A girl reading on a bed with a quilt around her, with a dotted white/pink VÄNKRETS quilt cover, and two white pendants above.

Lyocell: breathable and silky soft

Lyocell bed linen wicks moisture and feels silky soft. Made from eucalyptus wood, it dries easily, resists shrinking and blends beautifully with cotton.

A hotel bed has rows of pillows and white, sateen-woven NATTJASMIN duvet cover and pillowcases that are discreetly striped.

The corner of a folded-over duvet covered in NATTJASMIN bed linen in white in a sunny space by a shelf.
Dark green/multicolour KÄRRDUNÖRT bed linen on a bed that’s surrounded by patterned curtains, near a window.

Viscose: natural, durable and colour-fast

Viscose bed linen offers smooth, lasting softness. Made from wood fibres, it’s absorbent, holds colour well and blends with cotton for a silky, breathable feel.

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A dark grey SLATTUM upholstered bed in the corner of a bedroom with two duvets covered in BROKDRACENA bed linen.
A person asleep in a SLATTUM upholstered bed under a duvet that’s covered in black and white BROKDRACENA bed linen.
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White-and-blue-checked BREDVECKLARE bed linen, a white waffle blanket and pink-and-white book on a bed.
A bed covered in grey and white RODGERSIA bed linen and two cushions in IDALINNEA covers next to a children’s bed.

Cotton: soft, strong and breathable

Cotton is durable, breathable and gentle on skin. It stays cool, washes well and softens over time. Often blended with viscose or lyocell for smooth, lasting comfort.

Dark blue/light brown DOFTAKLEJA bed linen on a GLAMBERGET extendable bed with a PELARTUJA bedspread on top.

HEMNES day-bed made out as a double bed with undyed natural coloured ÄNGSLILJA bed linen on it and a striped cushion.
A close-up of a bed with a leafy-patterned MYGGLASVINGE quilt cover and pillowcases accented by a grey-turquoise throw.

Polyester: synthetic, easy-care and wrinkle-free

Polyester bed linen is vibrant, soft and easy to care for. It’s colour-fast, quick-drying, stain-resistant and blends well with lyocell and viscose for a smooth feel.

A person is smiling as they hold a duvet and pillows in light pink PILTANDVINGE bed linen to them a light bedroom.
A person smiles as they lie in bed covered with light green PILTANDVINGE bed linen, with other pillows around them.
“There are two basic weaving techniques we use in our bed linen: plain and sateen, with percale being a type of plain weave. Each weaving technique gives specific properties to the fabric, which in turn is used to create bed linen that has different benefits to suit all the needs of our customers.”
Boryana TsochevaProduct design engineer
A pile of eight different types of bed linen including white NATTJASMIN and black and white BROKDRACENA bed linen.

Classic weave, timeless comfort

Plain weave is the most common and durable type, with a one-over-one-under thread pattern. It looks the same on both sides and is measured by thread count.

The top of a bed that’s covered with two types of RODGERSIA paisley pattern bed linen, one in grey and the other in red.

Percale weave for hotel-level comfort

Love crisp hotel-feel sheets? Percale weave like HAMPFLOCKEL is soft, breathable and smooth, with a fine texture and over 200 threads per inch.

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A brown TONSTAD bed with storage, covered with HAMPFLOCKEL bed linen and with a LAPPKATTFOT throw on top.
A bed made up with HAMPFLOCKEL bed linen with the duvet folded back and bright colour cushions behind the pillows.
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Sateen weave for a glossy finish

Sateen weave bed linen is smooth and glossy, with one shiny side and one matte. Its over-four-under weave gives a luxe look and cool, comfy feel for sleep.

A close up image showing the edges and buttons of light grey beige/mutlicolour NÄSSELKLOCKA bed linen.
A close-up on white NATTJASMIN bed linen with a ripple in it to show the finish of the material.
A white NATTJASMIN fitted sheet that is half in a baske and half laid out on a RUTER ironing board in front of an unmade bed.

Caring for bed linen – our top tips

  • When to wash: We recommend every two weeks. If you have allergies, are sick, or sleep with pets or kids, wash more often.
  • Temperature: Wash at 60°C to kill any bacteria.
  • Drying: Dry immediately to prevent mould and bad smells.
  • Folding: Fold bed linen to reduce wrinkles and store efficiently.
  • Material-Specific: For sateen bed linen, ironing helps maintain its look.

 

Boryana Tsocheva
Product design engineer