If you're confused by jacquard and perplexed by thread count, here is a glossary to help you understand common terms often used to describe manchester products.
Surface decoration sewn, embroidered, or otherwise attached to fabric.
A California King is larger than a Super King, making it the longest of the standard mattress sizes. The mattress is 203cm x 203cm, and the duvet cover dimensions are 270-285cm x 210cm. The California King is intended for those that are a little bit taller and want to ensure their feet don't hang off the end of the bed.
SHOP BEDDING & TOWELSCotton is 100% natural, non-allergenic, and a renewable resource, it is environmentally friendly as it breaks down in landfill. The quality of the cotton is determined by the length of the fibre/strand, and the quality of the fabric from there is determined by the treatment of the cotton and the construct of the fabric.
Breathable, ideal for humid, hot, climates.
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The light, fluffy coating beneath duck and goose feathers. It is the lightest and warmest natural insulator known to man. It offers insulation against cold and heat, breathability, loft, softness and is lightweight. It is the most luxurious and expensive option for bedding. Down has the ability to absorb moisture we release in our sleep and pass it into the atmosphere, ensuring you are cosy but not clammy. The more down in your duvet the warmer you will be.
One of the world's most luxurious cotton fibres; characterised by longer, finer fibres, it makes a more luxurious product with a silky lustre and softness.
SHOP BEDDING & TOWELSOrnamental, sometimes raised design, created by decorative needlework.
Feathers are the small exterior feathers and tend to be larger with a firmer spine. The higher the ratio of feather to down the crunchier your duvet or pillow may feel. Feather is cheaper than down so a blend such as 50/50 down to feather will be more cost-effective than an 80/20.
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Grams per square metre, a commonly used scale for fabric and fill weight, it is a scale used internationally.
A labour intensive process that allows a design to be woven directly into a fabric.
A type of weave, specifically for bedding, that contains fill, it is a very close cropped weave - assists in minimising the migration of fill.
SHOP BEDDING & TOWELSPre-washed Linen is as durable and soft as cotton, and it can last for years if cared for correctly (always check with the care label on your linen product before washing). In fact, the more our linen is washed, the softer and more luminous it becomes. Farmers pre-washed Linen is lightweight and easy to dry. Linen is a natural fibre which breathes in the summer keeping you cool and insulates in the cooler months to keep you warm.
Used to describe the springiness/ fluffiness of a fibre, usually because it is a type of fibre that allows air to be trapped around it, it is a term associated with duvet inners and pillows.
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Relates to a method of weaving terry fabric in towels, fewer or no twists in their terry loops are softer, fluffier, and more absorbent but are more susceptible to fluffing initially.
Fine denier polyester used in duvet inners and pillows to replicate the feel of down but much cheaper. All other attributes are the same as other polyesters.
SHOP BEDDING & TOWELSClosely woven, smooth-finished cotton, which results in finer bed linen. Cotton percale looks matt and feels soft. It launders beautifully and is long-lasting and durable.
A small ball of fibres that form when fabric is rubbed.
Fabric is dyed one colour and then sewn into a duvet cover, pillowcase, or sheet.
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A synthetic alternative to down or cotton with some benefits such as wrinkle resistance, durability, and high colour retention, sometimes spun together with natural fibres to create a blended fabric. As a fill, it generates effective warmth and insulation by trapping air and body heat as it lofts. Machine washable, durable and good value, does not breathe - needs to be aired regularly.
A soft, lustrous fabric. The weaving process creates a silky handfeel and a high shine.
SHOP BEDDING & TOWELSTencel is a synthetic fibre, which is originally reconstructed from eucalyptus trees. The yarn, from which the fibres were spun into, has a soft feel, anti-microbial properties, and is durable and highly breathable. It also makes a good base fabric for sheeting, and as a protector for mattresses and pillows.
Terry is a fabric that loops and can absorb a large amount of water, it is used for towels.
The measure of the quality of fabric (quality of the cotton should also be considered), refers to the number of threads per square metre of finished fabric.
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Turkish Cotton is one of the world's premium cotton fibres. It has extra-long fibres to provide maximum absorbency and results in stronger and smoother cotton threads. This cotton has unique characteristics of fast drying, which Egyptian cotton doesn't have.
Velour is a plush, knitted fabric with a cut pile. It has a similar look and feel to velvet. It is applied to our Farmers beach towels to create an absorbent and soft feel against the skin.
SHOP BEDDING & TOWELSVelvet is a closely woven fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed. It has a dense short pile on one side, giving it a soft and fluffy hand feel. Velvet is made from either cotton or synthetic fibres.
100% natural, sustainable, highly resilient and durable, wool helps to regulate body temperature as it is an absorbent fibre - this assists in keeping people warm in the winter and cool in summer, wool is naturally resistant to mould and mildew, with flame-resistant qualities.
Colour is introduced by dying each yarn separately before the weaving process.
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