Almost half of all their lives people sleep.On how comfortable the bedroom and the bed are arranged, whether they contribute to a good rest, our physical and psychological health, the level of efficiency and emotional state depend.
Where and when did it appear
Strangely enough, but the poplin is rather old, ifnot to say, ancient material. To produce this strong and rather dense fabric began in the XIV century in France. The name of this material originated from the Italian term papalino, which means "papal" in Russian translation, since it was used to sew clothes for the clergy of the Pope.
In our country this fabric appeared only in the XVIII century and was brought from Europe. On sale, it was called "European baize".
What is this fabric
As a result of interweaving of transverse and longitudinalthreads of different thickness, which can be both natural and artificial, receive poplin. Due to this weaving, thick and coarser yarns are inside, closed from the outside by softer and thinner. This fabric is similar to satin its external shine - "spark", but cheaper than it. Poplin for most of its characteristics resembles coarse calico, but only it is lighter, soft, smooth and very pleasant and comfortable to the touch, which contributes to its popularity in the manufacture of various underwear and clothes.
Bed linen from poplin, as a rule,are made from 100% cotton, but some manufacturers experiment and weave different threads: woolen, silk or synthetic. Accordingly, natural threads increase the price, and added artificial threads - reduce.
How does it happen?
Before deciding on what material is worth buying a set of bed linens, check out the types of poplin produced by modern enterprises:
- Bleached by means of a special chemical treatment, during which the yellowish or grayish shade inherent in the canvas is removed.
- Smooth-colored, which after bleaching gives a single color.
- Printed or printed. With the help of special machines, paints are applied to the fabric using a pattern that is bright and clear.
- A multi-colored pattern on the material is formed in the manufacturing process by using fibers or threads of different colors.
Properties
Bed linen from poplin has all the positive characteristics of the fabric, it:
- silky;
- soft;
- nice to the touch;
- environmentally friendly and does not cause allergic reactions;
- durable and wear-resistant;
- does not crumple;
- Keeps the shape well, without deforming or stretching;
- "Breathes", that is, it freely passes air;
- hygroscopic, that is, it is capable of absorbing as well as giving away moisture;
- easy to wash even in cool water;
- set of variants of color solutions.
In addition, the set of bed linen from poplin, due to the peculiarities of the structure of the fabric, is more ecological, practical, hygienic and durable than similar from coarse calico.
So what to choose
It is not a discovery that the bedding is best suited for natural materials, such as cotton. It is used to make such popular fabrics as satin, coarse calico and poplin.
Stitched from coarse calico kits are durable, wear-resistantand quite cheap, but they have a significant drawback: they are rough and tough to the touch. And numerous washings do not have a special effect on their rough "character."
Brilliant and silky bed linens fromSatin is beautiful and pleasant for the body, many color solutions can satisfy any, even the most demanding taste. One of its disadvantages is the high price.
Complete sets of bed linen from poplin steelto produce not so long ago, but its durability, softness and comfort make it possible to compete with the breasts, while a light matte shine makes it look like satin. Choosing which material, poplin or satin is best suited for sleeping sets, you just need to compare the feel of their quality, and then look at the price, which is more friendly with the poplin kit.
How to choose the right one
On the shelves of stores today you can seesets of poplin sleeping linen from various manufacturers with a wide range of prices. However, a beautiful label, a high price and a great name do not guarantee quality. Be sure to take a good look at the fabric itself and how the linen is sewn.
