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Flannel Sheets: A Cozy Nirvana |
Topic: Miscellaneous Articles
Flannel sheets are for many discerning winter sleepers, a necessity for winter bedding. Formerly dull and drab with monochromatic designs, now the world of flannel sheets is ablaze with color and style! Read on and…cuddle up to the fire [MORE...] |
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Satin: A Glossy History |
| by M Dee Dubroff
Topic: Miscellaneous Articles |
What is the difference between satin and sateen? Where did satin come from? These and other shiny issues will be addressed below. [MORE...] |
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California King Bed: For Tall Royals and Nobles? |
| by M Dee Dubroff
Topic: Miscellaneous Articles |
What is a California King bed and do you have to live, go or be born there in order to get one? Do we know how it got its name? Even if we don’t, read on please, and well, just read on. [MORE...] |
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Pillows To Cry On and Admire: From Whence Did They Come? |
| by M Dee Dubroff
Topic: Miscellaneous Articles |
We all know that a pillow is a large cushion support for the head, usually used while sleeping in a bed, but how many out there know that pillows were found in ancient Egyptian tombs? Read on for some more interesting facts about this common household item. [MORE...] |
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Bunk Beds: Wherever Did they Come From? |
| by M Dee Dubroff
Topic: Miscellaneous Articles |
An historical look at the modern bunk bed. Where did it come from and...what does it want? [MORE...] |
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History of Bed Warmers: A Warm and Toasty Tale |
| by M Dee Dubroff
Topic: Miscellaneous Articles |
Until the 20th century and the invention of rubber, a bed warmer was a common household item in countries with colder climates, especially those in Northern Europe. Usually, a bed-warmer was shaped somewhat like a frying pan and consisted of a metal container fitted with a solid or finely perforated... [MORE...] |
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Pima Cotton |
| by M Dee Dubroff
Topic: Bedding Articles |
In response to the popularity of Egyptian cotton, the United States attempted to grow its own version in the southern part of the nation where the climate is similar to that found along the banks of the Nile. Read on and learn more about what is pima cotton. [MORE...] |
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Folding a Fitted Sheet: As Simple As AB? |
| by M Dee Dubroff
Topic: Bedding Articles |
The following is an exercise in learning how to fold a fitted sheet. It is not for the docile or the feeble-minded or even the rocket scientists among us. It simply is. Therefore, as explorer, Edmund Hilary, said when asked why he climbed Mt. Everest, the reason why you want to know how to fold one ... [MORE...] |
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WaterBeds: Where Did They Come? The Pros and Cons |
| by M Dee Dubroff
Topic: Bed Articles |
Has it ever kept you awake at night wondering who invented the waterbed? Well, if it has, sleep time is nigh, and if it hasn’t read along anyway. You might find it interesting. [MORE...] |
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Bedskirts |
| by Matt R.
Topic: Bedding Product Articles |
No matter the size of your bed, we have a bedskirt that will fit perfectly! Our bedskirts are all custom made specifically for your bed. You can customize the size, length, color, fabric, and style of your skirt right now, no matter if your bed is a king, queen, twin, full, or special size. [MORE...] |
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Sateen weaves: Luxury at a Cost? |
| by M Dee Dubroff
Topic: Bedding Articles |
In the case of sateen weaves, the old adage, “you get what you pay for” sharply applies. Read on and learn more about what to look for in a sateen weave and what to avoid. [MORE...] |
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Once Upon A Mattress: A Firm Old Tale |
| by M Dee Dubroff
Topic: Bed Articles |
Where did the mattress come from? Does anyone out there have any idea? After searching high and low, a few facts have been ascertained but you better hurry. There may not be any seats left for the matinee, which is due to begin shortly. Pull up the covers, lie back and … enjoy! [MORE...] |
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Pillow Care |
| by Anonymous
Topic: Bedding Care |
Pillow care is usually denoted on the tag of the pillow. Machine-washable pillows can be washed in the washer, but require extra drying. Pillow protectors should also be used. [MORE...] |
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Featherbed Care |
| by Anonymous
Topic: Bedding Care |
Proper care and cleaning techniques for your featherbed explained. [MORE...] |
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Down Comforter Care |
| by Anonymous
Topic: Bedding Care |
Believe it or not, most comforters are easy to care for and are designed to last night after night and year after year. Here are some tips to help ensure your comforter lasts for many years. [MORE...] |
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Goose Down and Fill Power |
| by Anonymous
Topic: Bedding Articles |
The fill power of a goose down comforter is a technical term that measures how much loft a particular bedding item has. Typically, fill power is measured as the number of cubic inches (in3) one ounce of down can fill—or, more simply, cubic inches per ounce (in3/oz). [MORE...] |
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Pilling |
| by Anonymous
Topic: Bedding Articles |
Pilling is the term for the little balls that occur on fabric when loose or broken fibers twist together. They can be avoided by properly laundering and purchasing bedding made of long-staple cottons. [MORE...] |
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Sateen |
| by Anonymous
Topic: Bedding Articles |
Sateen is a woven cotton fabric with a satin-like feel, commonly found in sheet sets. Learn more... [MORE...] |
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Guide to Buying Bed Sheets |
| by Matt R.
Topic: Bedding Articles |
There's more to buying sheets than you think. There are countless bed sizes, pocket depths, colors, thread counts, fabrics. How do you choose? [MORE...] |
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Percale |
| by Anonymous
Topic: Bedding Articles |
Percale refers to a closely woven, high thread count, fabric often used for sheets and clothing. Percale refers to the way a fabric is woven and has nothing to do with the materials in the fabric. [MORE...] |
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Measuring Your Mattress's Pocket Size |
| by Anonymous
Topic: Bedding Articles |
Learn how to measure the pocket size of your mattress. If you buy pockets too big, the fitted sheet will bunch up. Too small, and the fitted sheet can slip off. We can help. [MORE...] |
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Common Mattress Dimensions |
| by Anonymous
Topic: Bed Articles |
A handy chart that has the dimensions of almost every mattress sizes. Includes regular as well as extended dorm and hospital sizes. [MORE...] |
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Types of Cottons - Pima, Supima, and Egyptian |
| by Anonymous
Topic: Bedding Articles |
The type of cotton used in a sheet set is one of the major factors of its quality. Learn about the best and most common cottons used here. [MORE...] |
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Thread Counts |
| by Anonymous
Topic: Bedding Articles |
Thread Count refers to the number of fibers woven together in one-square-inch of fabric. Equally important to the thread count is the "ply" of the fabric. [MORE...] |
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Egyptian Cotton: Are Threads Really Spun Along the Nile? |
| by M Dee Dubroff
Topic: Bedding Articles |
The fibers of an Egyptian cotton fabric grow much smaller in diameter that most cotton, but remain study and resilient. This allows the cotton to be stretched into much longer, stronger yarns, resulting in a much smoother and lustrous fabric. [MORE...] |
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Sheet Sets |
| by Matt R.
Topic: Bedding Product Articles |
We have sheet sets in every size imaginable. They are available in king, queen, twin, and full as well as the more uncommon sizes. Our sheet sets are made of Egyptian cotton, satin, or flannel. [MORE...] |
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Winter Bedding: Soft, Cozy and Warm |
| by M Dee Dubroff
Topic: Bedding Articles |
Nothing can be more comforting than using winter bedding next to a crackling fireplace. There are few sensations more pleasing to the human condition than slipping one’s chilled self in between waves of dense, warm and wonderfully heavy fabric. The world and the cold fades away within the folds of w... [MORE...] |
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