Egyptian cotton and Luxury Bedding care guide

Note that your new sheets do not require the meticulous attention prescribed below.
This is just given as an Ultimate Care guide for those that may be interested in making your sheets last the longest possible length of time.

This Guide is meant to provide general fine Egyptian cotton care to aid the process of caring for your bed linens. This guide is not meant to replace the manufacturer's own care instructions.

Executive Summary:

Wash

·         Wash in warm or cold water. Under 105 degrees. (bath water temperature) Use gentle or permanent press cycle

·         Use a delicate detergent or one that is PH balanced. It will advertise this on the bottle

·         Use a little less detergent than the bottle recommends

·         Wash bedding separate. To keep the color as bright as possible, wash each set separately for at least the first 7 washes.

·         OXY CLEAN has been shown to work well for white and light colored items. (Tan, Ivory and white)

·         Do not use liquid fabric softener

·         Do not use chlorinated bleach

Dry

·         Dry on a low to medium heat and remove promptly. Take care not to over-dry

·         Do not use fabric softener sheets.

Care of Egyptian cotton is little different than that of other sheets.

Before you begin, know that it is always best to launder your new Egyptian Cotton Sheets in a separate cycle and without garments in the same load whenever possible, to avoid any possible entanglement of smaller items. Small items, particularly undergarments possessing hooks, etc, can easily become entangled in the large expanse of sheeting material and such items should never be combined in a single load with Egyptian Cotton Linens.

While it is typically standard to wash light colors of general loads with other lights, and darks with dark tones, this is a practice that should be avoided altogether with your Fine Bed Linens. Launder your Sheets or Bedding in a cycle by itself. Your new Arctic Blue shirt that looks so fabulous on you will not be so appealing if it is transferred to your new white Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set-a story we've heard all too frequently.

Water Temperature best for Egyptian cotton sheet or duvet sets

The most common mistake with cottons of any type is laundering or drying on very hot temperatures. Extremely hot temperatures can be devastating to Cottons of all types and can actually burn the fiber tips. Cottons, including the finest Egyptian cotton and Pima Cottons, are natural fibers that allow the body to breathe and are the most sought-after and best fibers for Bedding, particularly fine Egyptian cotton. Because Cotton fibers are natural, they can also be susceptible to extremely hot and unnecessary temperatures.

Wash Egyptian Cotton Sheets and Duvets on cool to mildly warm or warm water, never on hot. Some consumers are highly concerned about germs and have been known to launder even their finest bed linens at temperatures exceeding 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot, hot water and hot or high dryer cycles are not friends to the soft, natural fibers of Egyptian cotton and Pima. Do not exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit, which for most residential washers is the Warm Cycle. Be aware that Commercial washers are set to higher temperatures and that a Cool setting should always be used if you are utilizing a Laundromat or other Commercial setting. When possible, launder your bedding and Sheets frequently or once a week, which requires lower temperatures such as Cool. A good rule of thumb is that, if the temperature of the water feels too hot for your hand, it's too hot for your Fine Bed Linens.

Washer Cycle Settings

For cycle settings, use a Gentle cycle for your Egyptian Cotton Sheets. Your sheets and bedding do not require the same level of agitation required as regular clothing or work shirts. This is particularly important for 100% Egyptian cotton or Cotton fiber Sheet Sets, which can become damaged when washed in hot water >120 or washed on a heavy washer setting.

While excellent for pools, chlorine is not necessary for Bed Linens and Sheets and is extremely damaging to natural fibers of every variety including Egyptian Cotton Sheets and Bedding, Pima and other Cottons. Chlorine will additionally destroy the integrity of elastic in your Egyptian Cotton Fitted Sheet and the elastic within, rendering your Sheet Set useless over time. Chlorine will cause the elastic to lose integrity and hold the pocket less and less with each wash. Chlorine in chlorinated bleach will utterly destroy Egyptian cotton and Superfine Cotton fibers, breaking and deteriorating the fibers over time and compromising longevity, drape, sheen and gloss. Non-chlorinated bleach is safer for your Fine Linens and may be used occasionally, if necessary, with white and ivories however should also be avoided on a regular basis.

Detergent:
When washing your Egyptian Cotton Sheets or Duvet Set, never use chlorinated bleach.

Through years of experience, we've heard many reviews and feedback concerning the use of Woolite for Delicates. We are not affiliated with the company, nor have personal opinion regarding the products. Our consumer feedback has been that Woolite for Darks, has worked well for consumers. Woolite for Delicates is also extremely popular for all colors, however we have had consumer feedback that there is a possible yellowing that can occur with repeated use of the product with bright white tones. This has not been tested and is based on consumer feedback and comments only.

Drying:

What Dryer Temperature is Best for Drying My New Egyptian Cotton Sheet or Duvet Set?

Tumble-dry your Egyptian Cotton Sheets or Set on low or on a light air cycle. Be sure to remove your sheets from the dryer promptly at cycle end, or right prior to, dryer cycle finish. Take care not to unnecessarily over-dry your Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set and never use a high heat temperature, as doing so can ultimately reduce surface sheen over time. Whenever possible, avoid fabric softeners with your Sheets and Linens. Most consumers are not aware that both liquid and sheet fabric softeners will actually clog the Egyptian cotton fabric pores, resulting in reduced luster and gloss of your Sheet Set. The all-natural fibers of your new Sheet Set will "bloom" with use and launder, becoming smoother and softer over time and granting you years of relaxation and enjoyment.

What Type of Laundry Detergent Should I Use or is Best for my New Egyptian Cotton Sheets or Duvet Set?

Ph-balanced laundry detergents are recommended, inclusive of care products for Fine Linens especially developed for Egyptian Cotton bedding. Tide, readily available in nearly every grocery store, is also ph-balanced. Do be sure, however, never to use a combined detergent that incorporates bleach in any manner. Woolite is an excellent product and Woolite for Darks has been noted to work well to preserve dark dyes and tones of deep, rich colors. There has been feedback however that traditional Woolite, when used in conjunction with whites, may slightly alter or yellow bright white Sheet Set tones.