Do you usually cover your bed with different blankets and bedspreads when winter arrives? Have you tried the coral sheets? They are soft and velvety and have a high calorific value. Or put another way, they retain heat very well, providing us with that warmth that we seek from the moment we put one foot on the bed.
Dressing our home with the appropriate fabrics for winter helps us create the ideal environment to enjoy this time of year. The winter sheets They are made with soft fabrics that provide a lot of warmth and shelter, favoring our rest in the coldest conditions. And the coral ones are one of the best options.
Winter sheets
When we go to bed after a hard day in winter, we seek the comfort and warmth that provide us with winter sheets to rest as we deserve. But it is not always easy to choose between the different alternatives: sheets of… Flannel? Pyrenees? Coraline? Termoline?
- Flannel sheets. Flannel is what has traditionally been used to make winter sheets. It is a lightly brushed 100% cotton fabric with a very soft and warm touch. Being made of a natural fabric such as cotton, these sheets are breathable and anti-allergic. The biggest "but" is that they store more water, so drying is slower than with other types of winter sheets
- Pyrenean or thermal sheets. Pyrenean sheets, also known as thermal sheets, are made of a 100% polyester fabric. They are warm, keep body heat very well and insulate us from cold and humidity while we sleep. Despite being heavier than flannel and thicker, Pyrenean sheets are lighter. They also dry faster than flannels and are the cheapest option among winter sheets.
- Coral sheets. Coral is a relatively new fabric in the manufacture of bedding. It has a soft, velvety and very pleasant touch, like that of a stuffed animal. Their calorific value is the highest of all winter sheets and they are the best option for extremely cold climates as they retain body heat very well. Usually made with synthetic polyester fibers (microfibers), they are lightweight and store almost no water when washed, so they dry very quickly, even in winter.
- Sedalina, Termolina sheets ... All of them are synthetic fabrics with a composition of extra-fine polyester and polyamide fibers, generally napped on two sides. They are velvety fabrics of extreme softness and with a great calorific power. Its hairstyle is superior to that of the previous fabrics, so its quality and calorific value is higher. And higher is also its price.
Coral sheets: characteristics
Coral is presented as a relatively new fabric in the manufacture of bedding. It is a synthetic fabric made with polyester fibers, generally microfibers, with a high calorific value, greater than flannel and thermal fabric. Coral sheets retain body heat very well and are, for that reason, the best option in extremely cold climates.
The sheets made in this fabric also have a soft, velvety touch and very nice. Passing your hand over this material you have the sensation of caressing something very soft. In addition, as the hand is passed, the tonality of the sheet changes slightly, depending on the light, in the same way that it happens with the coral.
The coral can be made in different weights. However, even asking to have a high grammage, they are very light. A feature that makes washing easier; do not store almost water and its drying is fast even in winter.
Summarizing..
- Manufacturing: 100% polyester micro-fiber with velvety finish.
- Touch: Extremely soft, velvety, very pleasant.
- Main Feature: High calorific value. They stay warm and retain body heat very well.
- Care recommendations: Easy to wash and quick to dry, even in winter.
- You can find them: In plain colors, with prints and even with relief.
Washing the coral sheets
In general, washing fabrics made from synthetic fibers are not a problem. However, it is advisable to know some tips to maintain coral sheets Like the first day, for longer. Carry out the first wash before putting them on, following this and on the following occasions the following steps:
- Put the sheets in the washing machine and select a suitable washing program for synthetic fabrics. You can wash them with cold or warm water, indistinctly.
- When it comes to washing your sheets, whether or not they are coral, it is best that you do it separately without mixing them with your clothes. Sheets can shed lint and stick to other fabrics.
- As soon as the cycle ends wash, remove your sheets from the washing machine. It is not advisable for them to remain wet.
- Unless the manufacturer indicates otherwise, you can put them in the dryer. You can also hang them in a well ventilated place; you will have them dry in no time.
Advantages of coral over other fabrics
- Regarding flannel ones, coral sheets are already warm when you get into bed, without the need for you to warm them with your body. In addition, its drying is much faster.
- Regarding the Pyrenean sheets they have a much softer touch and do not cause, as can happen with these, high levels of sweating.
- Regarding the silk sheets, termoline ... they are cheaper.
And you? Do you use winter sheets at home? what type?