Skip to accessibility help Show in stock items only Super King Duvet Cover Duvet covers and pillowcases Design Project by John Lewis Genevieve Bennett for John Lewis House by John Lewis Maggie Levien for John Lewis The Jay St. Block Print Company £0 - £50 (8) £50 - £100 (159) £100 - £150 (96) £150 - £200 (14) £200 - £250 (8) £250 - £300 (3)We put a lot of time and care into our bedding; for over a century we've explored the world to source new cottons and discover innovative weaving methods. We're so 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, weaves and finishes to help you choose your perfect bedding. The finer the fibre, the softer the feel, for everything from sheets in soft Egyptian cotton to natural linen duvet covers Weight can significantly affect how your sheets feel: we cater from super lightweight through to the ultimate in cosy comfort
This is the density of threads per square inch: generally, higher thread counts mean a softer and smoother feel This important step determines the final texture, colour and softness of the sheet, resulting in a unique handle - Made from a blend of durable polyester and soft cotton- Comfortable and dries quickly with minimal ironingSheets | Best for... efficiency and easy care - Renowned as one of the finest cottons in the world- Soft, strong, lightweight, longer-lasting- Cool in the summer and warm in the winter- Our Egyptian cotton is grown on the rich land of the Nile delta woven in plain percale weave with a 200-thread count- Requires minimal ironingSheets | Best for... softness and a huge choice of colours Cotton & Brushed cotton - The world’s most widely used natural fibre- Versatile- Soft and comfortable- Lightweight and breathable- Brushed cotton is woven from 100% cotton, delicately brushed to achieve a soft and cosy feelSheets | Best for... versatility and soft comfort
- Enhanced breathability – cool in summer and warm in winter- Pleasant, fresh and cool feeling- Natural pH balance and anti-static- Regulates your temperature as you sleep- Pure linen is bacteria resistant for anti-allergenic properties- Twice as durable as cottonSheets | Best for... anti-allergenic natural luxury - A fine, silky smooth finish, thanks to 1000 fine yarns in every square inch- Machine washable for ease and suitable for tumble drying- Exceptional strength and quality- Luxurious feel with coolness to the fabricSheets | Best for... the feel of silk with the ease of cotton - A blend of pure and natural materials for decadence with durability- Hypo-allergenic: suitable for sensitive sleepers- Regulates temperature and wicks away moisture while you sleep- Trans-seasonal, keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer- Helps skin breathe for a clearer complexion, and tames hair for a smoother feel when you wakeSheets | Best for... a pampered feel Thread count refers to the number of threads in one square inch of fabric.
It applies to threads woven vertically – known as the 'warp’ – and threads woven horizontally – known as the ‘weft’.However, the feel and quality of bed linen is based on more than thread count: fine, high quality thread and different weave types create duvet covers, pillowcases and bed sheets that feel softer against the skin. A matt finish with exquisite crispness for a fresh and cool feel against your skin Soft with a subtle sheen and smooth touch: perfect if you love the feel of silky bed linen Specially woven with two colour threads to create the distinctive chambray look Woven from 100% cotton, delicately brushed to acheive a super soft and cosy feel Created on a jacquard loom, producing a pattern or image through the weave construction itself A dobby loom can produce decorative patterned weaves, for a touch of textured luxury Print technology offers vibrant colours and patterns, ensuring that colours last longer A specialist technique for photographic images, achieving optimal colour and detail
Bedspreads, throws and cushions add decorative character to your bed: use them to layer up on warmth and comfort, or to add the finishing touch to your carefully made bed Can be fine and lightweight, or chunky with a heavier weight. All are great for warmth. Wool must be dry cleaned to avoid shrinkage Cashmere is a natural fibre combed from the underbelly of the cashmere goat. It is soft and warm, and is a more luxurious material Alpaca is warmer yet lighter than sheep's wool, thanks to hollow-cored fires that hold in your natural body heat Easy care and often machine washable, acrylic is available in a wide variety of finishes from fine to chunky Cotton is cool and lightweight, with natural fibres making it breathable. It's also machine washable The ‘easy care’ choice for bed linen: polyester dries quickly and keeps its colour and size through washes Pillowcase and duvet types A decorative border of fabric adorns the edge of the seamed pillowcase or duvet cover
Plain bag / Standard duvet cover The duvet will fill all of the fabric with all seams inside A standard 50x75cm size pillow, also referred to as a housewife pillowcase Also known as 'shams', these pillows offer support and decoration Small decorative pillows to layer the bed and offer a luxurious look Filled with either polyester or cotton padding: often stitched with a design 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 which vary greatly from these measurements, but our flat sheets are generously-sized so may offer a useful alternative. Size of bed linen Flat & fitted sheets to fit mattress Duvet covers to fit duvet size... Up to a depth of 26cm Up to a depth of 32cm Pillowcases to fit pillow size... Standard: 50 x 75cm Square: 65 x 65cm Oxford: 50 x 75cm (excluding border)