So many designers and patterns and thread counts…. who knows where to start anymore! Fashion bedding feels and looks luxurious. The patterns that are offered are often less cartoony. There are many styles to choose from. Designers of fashion bedding focus on the quality of the fabrics, always keeping in mind the weather they will be used for.

- Silk

- Egyptian cotton

- 100% cotton

- Duck down

- Satin/sateen

- Prima Cotton

- Supima Cotton

- Bamboo

- Thread count

So what does all this mean? Grouping together silk, satin and sateen, they are silky and cool fabrics that are just sleek, sexy and excellent for those hot summer nights. Bamboo cotton/fabric is very smooth and similar enough to belong in this grouping. This fabric is becoming popular for its “green friendly” qualities because it is a renewable plant source.

Cottons are super breathable fabrics and are hypoallergenic and they are also a plant fabric. The different cottons and percentages and thread counts are something that is taking over the fashion bedding scene.

Now to explain thread counts. You will see sheets that range from 100 to 1000, but what does this mean anyway? A thread count is how many threads are woven together horizontally and vertically per inch square on a sheet. The higher the count the softer the sheets will be. The lowest thread number for a luxury set of sheets is 340. The weight of the sheets will also be higher as the number of thread increase. If you are looking for a steal, make sure you have some knowledge of what these fabrics are and how they are different so you do not get ripped off and have a better time finding the fashion bedding that is perfect for you. Egyptian cottons and Supima cottons are very high quality and are certified.

Duck down is a filler used in big fluffy comforters. They are typically good enough to use in the winter or summer. Duck down used in fashion bedding is made up from the fluffy soft feathers that are under the feathers of ducks. If you are an animal activist and refuse to use duck down, do not hesitate to search for a duck down alternative. It is out there and it is just as comfortable. Choosing the right duck down comforter is up to the buyer, but beware! Some comforters with duck down are described as “boxed”; these are your best choice as they keep the duck down from bunching up together.

There are special ways to take care of your luxury fashion bedding when washing. Always follow instructions. Some bedding may be dry cleaed only while some may be machine washable. When washing bedding with filling such as duck down, make sure to include a couple of tennis balls in your dryer to ensure the filling does not bunch up in corners.

Now that you know some basics, have fun on your fashion bedding hunt!