A luxury hotel version of a flat sheet for your own bedroom?
Do you know that feeling when you walk into a hotel room, it is nowhere near bedtime, and yet all you secretly want to do is lie down on the bed? So do we. That is the appeal of a beautifully made bed, with high-quality sheets that you want to lie on or under as soon as possible, sinking into a luxurious oasis of calm. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to simply spend a night in a hotel. And one night is so short. What if we told you that you can experience this feeling at home too? Always!
At DOUXE we do our utmost to match the hotel feeling, so that you can experience this oasis of calm and comfort just as well at home, at any time of the day.
Should I choose a sateen or a percale cotton flat sheet?
Food for thought
Our Egyptian cotton flat sheets (100% certified), with a thread count of 400TC (the higher the thread count, the stronger and softer), are available in two different weaves: percale and sateen. First, it is good to know that both weaves are of exactly the same quality and that the difference lies purely in the way they are woven. Egyptian cotton stands out from other types of cotton because it has a longer fibre, which makes for a stronger thread. That makes Egyptian cotton very durable and of high quality. It is also naturally somewhat better at regulating moisture and heat than ordinary cotton. Now for the question: “do I go for percale or sateen?”
Percale cotton flat sheet
If you want to bring the true hotel feeling into your home, go for a percale weave. The best choice if you love crisp cotton and tend to get warm at night. A percale weave provides good ventilation and a cooling effect. Perfect all year round, but a perfect delight in spring and summer.
Sateen cotton flat sheet
If you tend to get cold at night, go for the sateen weave. This weave gives a silky-soft fabric that feels softer and smoother. The fabric is somewhat heavier and more finely woven, so it feels comfortably warm.
Can flat sheets also be used as fitted sheets?
You can use the flat sheet as an extra layer under the duvet you sleep under, or simply instead of a fitted sheet with an elasticated edge. If you use it as a fitted sheet, the corners need to be tucked in tightly, just like an envelope.
How do you know which size of flat sheet you need? If you use it to lie under, you can go by the following when choosing the size:
- 240x270 – for beds 80 to 140 cm wide
- 270x300 – for beds 160 to 210 cm wide
- A molton for the ultimate protection and hygiene experience
Flat sheets in 100% Egyptian cotton
Hotels often choose a flat sheet when making up the mattress. A flat sheet is easier to clean and press professionally. For home we recommend using a fitted sheet. The fitted sheet has elastic and is therefore easy to put on and keep taut. It is very important to choose a fitted sheet of the right size, to prevent it from slipping.