DIDN'T FIND THE BEDDING YOU WERE LOOKING FOR? Shop for a wide assortment of bedding from our other brands. KIDS BEDDING at Pottery Barn Kids TEEN GIRLS BEDDING at PBteen TEEN BOYS BEDDING at PBteen LUXURY BEDDING at Williams-Sonoma Home Consider this a wake-up call to bedding makers: Very few of the queen-size sheets we tested performed well enough for us to recommend, and two of those were expensive enough that we suggest using coupons or waiting until they go on sale before buying. As for the others, our tests and reporting revealed a litany of problems: • Some fitted sheets easily ripped or came apart at the seams in our strength tests, and some could tear from just a heavy cat's claws. • Other sets had fitted sheets that popped off the corners of mattresses they claimed to fit or flat sheets that fell short on the sides of the bed. • Some wrinkle-free sheets didn't live up to their name. • One company's sets had mismatched colors.
• Environmental claims were sometimes dubious. The Federal Trade Commission has told retailers to stop labeling and advertising rayon textiles as eco-friendly bamboo. Once the plant fiber is processed, it's rayon, not bamboo. Plus the processing uses toxic chemicals that emit hazardous air pollutants during manufacturing. Three sheet sets we tested claim to be bamboo but should be labeled as rayon or a rayon/cotton blend. The sheets in our tests were made of 100 percent cotton, rayon, or a rayon blend with claimed thread counts ranging from 200 to 1,000. Thread count is the number of vertical and horizontal threads per square inch. Our latest tests again confirmed that higher thread count doesn't guarantee better sheets. In fact the top-scoring percale sheets, which had a claimed thread count of only 280, were strong, shrank very little, and easily fit mattresses up to 17 inches high, even after we washed and dried them five times. Sheets are hardly a new or complicated product.
So we think companies should be able to make sheets that fit well, don't shrink, are strong, and don't cost hundreds of dollars. But for now you'll need to shop carefully. Usually long-fiber cottons, such as pima, Supima, and Egyptian, are stronger and less likely to pill. Combed cotton has short fibers and debris removed, resulting in a smoother fabric. Usually cotton/polyester blends don't wrinkle as much as 100 percent cotton sheets, but they aren't as soft or as porous, so you may feel warmer while sleeping. Choose Crisp or Soft Feeling new sheets in the store won't help you figure out how the sheets will feel once they're washed. That's because sheets are usually treated with fabric enhancers and softeners to improve hand feel. To help you choose, our trained sensory panelists judged the sheets' softness and crispness after five washings. Weave also affects how the sheets feel. Percale is closely woven and feels crisper, while sateen has a softer feel and a glossier look.
Twill weaves create a heavier fabric that can feel soft or crisp. Get the Right Fit Measure your mattress' height, including mattress pads. Remember that padding settles, so measure in at least two spots away from the corners. Buy sheets that are a couple of inches deeper to allow for normal shrinkage. Before using sheets, wash them to remove finishes or excess dye. If the sheets shrink or fade, or if you don't like how they feel once they're washed, you'll need the receipt to return them. Ditto if the sheets are mislabeled or if sets are missing pieces. My son will be studying abroad in Prague, leaving later this month. They say they will need to provide their own sheets and towels and he is arriving a day earlier than necessary for his program so was thinking of just buying them there. Where would be the best place to buy them in Prague - nothing too expensive. Tesco on Narodni Street. If you son wants something cheap which can be tossed after his trip, maybe could visit Moebelix..
which is on Kolbenova metro stop....not something I would want at home, but would do for a couple of months;) I also wanted to suggest Tesco shop at Narodni trida metro station. Or Ikea, although it's quite far off. Yes, I am thinking Tesco will sell quality stuff, something you wouldn't want to throw away...but who knows. If your son has the space, I would purchase at home. Linens can be and are often overpriced (esp. towels) from what you can get in the US...plus, you have a wider selection at home. Trip to Kutna Hora Train from Budapest to Prague Where can I get a good viewpoint of the beautiful city of Pr Train options from Germany to Austria to Czech and back... Prague bars and pubs Getting from Airport to Hotel? Top Tips for Prague 3 days good enough for Prague? See All Prague Conversations Best Area to Stay in Prague from prague to paris - train or plane Very Undecided - Prague or Budapest?? Prague or Vienna ?
How long is the train ride from Berlin to PRAGUE? good places to eat Train ticket from Prague-Florence Weather in January ... Are we mad !!Where to Buy Cozy Bedding in NYC Deepest, darkest winter is here, that time of year when beds become more than just things you sleep in—they're lines of defense against drafty apartments, and, on occasion, impenetrable fortresses of throw pillows, Netflix, and snacks. Which is why, when the temperature dips below 40, it's prime time to arm your bed with the coziest, fluffiest, (and, most importantly, prettiest) bedding possible. Whether it's high thread count sheets or Moroccan wedding blankets you're after, we've rounded up New York City's best spots for giving your bed a winter makeover. 1 Laytner's Linen & Home Laytner’s has been around for almost 50 years, so it must be doing something right. The family-owned-and-operated store sells everything from goose-down comforters to bed skirts and mattress pads to really up your bed’s coziness.
Frette’s Italian-made sheets—which range from sateen to poplin—are pricey, but made to last forever. Patterns aren’t really their thing, but muted shades, crisp piping, and luxe finishes are. Fun fact: this is the same label that outfitted the beds on the Titanic. 3 John Robshaw Textiles Showroom Trained as a painter, John Robshaw is all about mixing colors and patterns. Stop by his (appointment-only) showroom to get inspired by his mishmash of Indian and Southeast Asian bedding. Be warned: Marimekko's bedding is not for minimalists. When buying sheet sets and duvet covers from the Helsinki-based company's Fifth Avenue flagship, expect oversized prints in bold colors that immediately cheer up any white-walled rental apartment. West Elm is a go-to for unisex bedding that isn’t boring. Head to the 20,000 square foot Chelsea outpost to stock up on striped pillowcases and Belgian linen duvet covers. And keep an eye out for their limited edition designer collabs—their latest, with Kate Spade Saturday, is full of bedding options in minimalist, geometric patterns.
If your ideal bedroom is an oasis of girly-ness, then Anthropologie should be your first stop for a bedding makeover. Current offerings include ruffly duvet covers, cheery embroidered quilts, and lace-trimmed throws. Clean, crisp, and colorful: Three words that apply to nearly everything Jonathan Adler touches, but maybe nowhere more so than in his bedding selection. Stop into the Greenwich Avenue shop for the reasonably priced sheets, and leave with lots of throw pillows that accentuate their colors. There's a reason that bloggers and set directors are into this store: There are tons of bedding sets and they come in all sorts of color and pattern combos that you can customize depending on your personal needs. Don't be surprised if you spot your new Dwell duvet cover on your favorite sitcom. Ankasa specialized in all things embellished and embroidered. Stop by if you're ready to give your bed some serious sparkle. A one-stop shop for mod prints, Crate & Barrel's little sister is not for the color-shy.
Steven Alan - Home Shop Steven Alan’s Franklin Street home shop specializes in bedding versions of the designer’s signature shirts. Meaning pillows are made of natural linens, throw blankets are striped and checked, and everything has a bit of a rumpled-preppy feel. Expect to find bedding by Pia Wallen, Forestry, Brahms Mount, and more. You could go to Upstate New York for your hand-dyed sheets, the Pacific Northwest for your woolen throw blankets, and Morocco for your embroidered pillows, or you could just let People of 2Morrow’s owners put together a perfect bedding mix for you. This spring, the Greenpoint shop is also bringing back its popular in-house pillow line, made from Afghan fabrics and recycled denim. We thought wait lists were reserved for ‘It’ bags…until Joinery came to town. The Williamsburg home goods shop’s Brazilian-made blankets are so popular that new shipments typically sell out within hours. Follow the store on every social media channel possible, then book it to South 1st Street as soon as they announce a new batch.