4 enlightening facts you didn't know when buying organic cotton flannel sheets

Experts suggest that we spend a third of our time in our beds. The quality of sleep will have an impact on every part of our day. Having a good and an uninterrupted sleep will ensure that you are a more productive person. On the other hand, failure to sleep well will not only throw you off the balance but you will also suffer from headaches, changed attention span and many more problems.

One of the key foundations of a good night’s sleep is in your sheets of choice. Here are a few enlightening facts that you will need to know about the organic flannel sheets.

Thread count

Unlike what many believe, the number that customers have been made to believe that it is an indication of quality is nothing more than a marketing gimmick and is in most cases misrepresented. When choosing beddings, you should consider the thread quality more than the thread count. There are different cotton types and it’s the fiber’s length that is an indication of quality. Longer will be better and therefore, it is advisable to choose the long cotton strands rather than the high thread count.

Beware of treated sheets

Sheets that have labels such as “easy care’, “wrinkle free” or even “permanent press” are an indication that the sheets have been treated using formaldehyde, a toxin chemical that will rarely wash out.

Avoid wrinkles

In order to avoid wrinkles, it is import ant to take the beddings out of the dryer when they are still warm and place them directly on the bed. This will cause an effect that is similar to ironing.

Understand the meaning of organic cotton

While this is an indication that the fibers may have been grown in an organic way, this is not a clear indication that the fabric was processed without any toxic chemicals. A good idea would to check for the relevant certification to find out whether the sheets are made with any chemicals.

Consider the sensation

When choosing the right bedding, a good idea would be to choose the sensation that you love most in the bed. There are several kinds of options available:

• Percale. This is usually cool and crisp and comes with a slight sheen and is usually warmer as compared to percale

• Jersey is usually stretchy knit and soft and is in most cases compared to the t-shirt

• Sateen is usually smooth and soft and go a bit of sheen. It is a bit warmer as compared to percale

• Jersey is stretchy knit and soft and is in most cases compared to the t-shirt

• Flannel is a bit fuzzy. It is usually the thickest and warmest fabric and is a great choice for the cold climate during the winter months.