Buying Guides– Student Essentials

Buying Guides

Choosing Bed Linen, Duvets & Pillows and Washing Guides

Choosing Bed Linen

Give your bedroom the finishing touch with bedding that suits your sleep as well as your style.
We're passionate about bringing you the finest quality bed linen, because a good night's sleep is one of life's essentials.
In this guide we'll take you through types of fabric to help you choose your perfect bedding.

Top Tip

Washing bed linen before use is a personal choice. We recommend that you do: it refreshes your linens after manufacture and enhances the feel of the cloth

Fabric Types

Polycotton

Best for... efficiency and easy care

Made from a blend of durable 50% polyester and 50% soft cotton
Comfortable and dries quickly with minimal ironing

The Comfort Bundle comes with Polycotting bed linen

The Comfort Bundle

100% Egyptian Cotton

Best for... softness

Renowned as one of the finest cottons in the world
Soft, strong, lightweight, longer lasting
Cool in the summer and warm in the winter
Requires minimal ironing

The Luxury Bundle comes with Egyptian Cotton Linen

The Luxury Bundle

Thread Count

This is the density of threads per square inch: generally, higher thread counts mean a softer and smoother feel. Our bed linen range goes from 144 to 400 thread count.

The Comfort Bundle

This is the Polycotton range and the Bed linen come at 144 thread count

The Comfort Bundle

The Luxury Bundle

This is the Egyptian Cotton range and the Fitted Sheet comes at 400 thread count while the Pillowcases and Duvet Cover come at 200 thread count

The Luxury Bundle

Measuring Up

Our measurements are for UK bed sizes – non-UK mattress sizes may vary slightly from their UK equivalents. Our fitted sheets and valances are unlikely to be suitable for mattresses that vary greatly from these measurements

Size of bed linen	fitted sheets to fit mattress	duvet covers to fit duvet size
Single	90(W) x 190(L)cm	137(W) x 203(L)cm
3/4 Small Double	122(W) x 190(L)cm	137(W) x 203(L)cm
Double	137(W) x 190(L)cm	198(W) x 203(L)cm

Please note, 100% Egyptian cotton fitted sheets come in Double size for the small double bed

Pillowcases to fit pillow
Standard Pillowcase Dimensions 48(W) x 75(L)cm also known as housewife pillowcase

Choosing Duvets & Pillows

A good night's sleep starts with the right foundations.
We have quality options for all budgets and we can help you find the combination that feels right for you.

If you suffer with allergies, we recommend getting a synthetic duvet/ pillow or get in touch with to request an anti-allergenic filling

Top Tip

Fillings

Natural

Natural duvets/pillows are made from 85% goose feather and 15% down. Natural fills are best for conforming to the body.

If you:

- Like the feel of real feather and down
- Want a duvet that will let your skin breathe
- Need a quality duvet that will last

Then choose a natural duvet because:

- Duvets with a high down content are traditionally lightweight but with excellent thermal performance
- They’re made from natural fibres with all-cotton covers
- They’re durable and resilient, guaranteed for five years

The Luxury Bundle

Synthetic

Synthetic duvets/pillows are predominately made from microfibre or hollowfibre polyester which makes for a soft, silky, warm and lightweight feel.

If you:

- Need a duvet that can be washed frequently
- Suffer with allergies
- Are looking for an affordable alternative to other fillings

Then consider a synthetic duvet because:

- These duvets give you the same warmth as a natural-filled style (though an equivalent tog rating may be heavier if compared to a duvet with a high down content)
- They dry more quickly than natural duvets

The Comfort Bundle The Essentials Bundle

Tog rating

All our duvets are 10.5 Tog which is the best all-round duvet. if you wish a lower or higher tog, then please get in touch with us with your request

Washing & Caring for your Linen

Washing Guidance for Cotton Bedlinen

- Wash before use
- Wash at 50°C or 60°C
- Expect 4-8% shrinkage (our sizing allows for this)
- Hot iron when slightly damp to give a crisp finish
- Don’t bleach! This will reduce the life of the product
- Soak stained bedding in water if immediate laundering is not possible

Washing Guidance for Polycotton Bedlinen

- Wash before use
- Wash product at 50°C
- Use a detergent intended for colours
- A light iron is suggested

Washing Guidance for Coloured Towels

- Wash before use
- Wash at 50°C
- Avoid bleaching agents
- Avoid fabric conditioner - it will reduce absorbency
- Wash dark colours several times before use to remove surplus dye and any loose fluff
- Snip off any pulled threads with sharp scissors – this will not spoil the towel
- Skin creams/cosmetics may cause localised colour loss

Caring for Duvets & Pillows

- On average we sweat half a pint a night, so regular duvet and pillow replacement is suggested
- Fluff your duvet and pillow every day and give it a good shake
- Do not dry clean