Buying Guide for Bedding
The average person spends more than 33% of their life asleep so
choosing the right bedding is very
important. We offer
many different types of bed
linen so we’ve put this guide together to help you find
the perfect bedding for
you.
Index
Bed Linen Items
Quilt Cover & Sheet
Sizes
This table shows sizes for bed linen in both
metric and imperial measurements:
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BED SIZE
|
QUILT COVERS
|
FITTED SHEETS
|
FLAT SHEETS
|
|
SINGLE
|
135x200cm
53x79”
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90x185cm
35x73”
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180x260cm
71x102”
|
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DOUBLE
|
200x200cm
79x79”
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137x190cm
54x75”
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229x259cm
90x102”
|
|
KING
|
230x220cm
91x87cm
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150x200cm
59x79”
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274x264cm
108x104”
|
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SUPERKING
|
260x220cm
102x87”
|
200x185cm
79x73”
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305x280cm
120x110”
|
Pillow
Sizes
- Housewife pillowcase
- measures 50x75cm (18x30")
- Oxford pillowcase -
measures 50x75cm (18x30") but in addition to these dimensions they
have a 5cm (2") fabric border around the outside which can be
frilled or flat
- Square pillowcase -
measures 65x65cm (26x26")
- Kingsize pillowcase -
measures 50x90cm (20x35")
- Box pillowcase - this
pillowcase has a gusset and it measures 48x74x10cm
(19x29x4")
- V shaped pillowcase -
92x41cm (36x16")
Bed Linen Types
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We have over 120 bed
linen designs which are exclusive to Dunelm Mill; we have
colours and patterns to suit every style of décor.
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Embellished
bed linen is
embroidered or brocaded with appliquéd fabrics, the embellishments
give the fabric a luxurious quality.
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Printed
bed linen is
constructed from pre-printed fabric, we offer styles and colours to
suit both modern and traditional décor.
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Dorma
is a famous and well respected brand of bedding; we stock 8
different Dorma
designs which are exclusive to Dunelm. We also sell Dorma
quilts and
pillows.
What
is Thread Count and why is it
important?
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The ‘Thread Count’ means the number of threads in a
square inch of fabric.
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The higher the thread count, the finer and smoother the fabric will
be.
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The higher the thread count, the better the quality the of the
fabric and the longer it will last.
Egyptian Cotton & Percale Bed
Linen
What is Egyptian
Cotton?
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100%
Cotton
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Extremely soft and
luxurious
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Grown on the banks of the River
Nile
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Spun, woven, finished and packed in
Alexandria
Which Egyptian Cotton to choose?
Hotel Collection 300 Thread Count
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Click here to find out why thread count is
important
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Superior quality at 300 thread count
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Soft, fine, sophisticated and elegant Egyptian
Cotton sateen (sateen – a fabric with a gentle
lustre)
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Available in Flat
Sheets, Fitted
Sheets, Pillowcases and Quilt
Covers
What is Percale?
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Fabrics must have a thread count of at least 180 threads per square
inch in order to be classed as
percale.
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Percale can refer to cotton or polyester or a mix
of the two together.
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The higher the thread count, the better quality the fabric and the
longer it will last.
We’re always happy to help - if you would like more guidance
please call us on 08451 65 65 65 or ask in store
Flannelette Bed Linen
Why choose Flannelette?
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Made of 100% cotton but with a slightly ‘fluffier’
appearance and texture.
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Soft against the skin.
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Insulating to keep you warm in Winter yet cool in
Summer.
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Dunelm’s range of flannelette bedding comes in 5
different colours and is available in Sheet Sets, Pillowcases and
Fitted Sheets.
Plain Dye Bed Linen
Why choose Plain Dye?
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Completely plain with no pattern or texture.
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Available in 9 different colours including white.
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Available in Non Iron
Plain Dye to save on the ironing.
Kids Bed Linen
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We offer 25 different ranges of bed linen, bedding accessories and
blankets for kids, both boys and girls including cot and pram bedding for
babies.
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All our kids and babies bed
linen is machine washable.
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All our kids and babies bedding accessories are
machine washable with the exception of Bright Butterfly beanbag
which must be sponged only.
Mattress Protectors & Toppers
We sell 14 different types of mattress protector / mattress topper.
Mattress toppers
add volume to your mattress and therefore
increase the comfort. Mattress protectors can
also add comfort but are mainly used to protect your mattress from stains and
spillages.
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Dry Nights
mattress protectors are
specially designed to be super absorbent with an inner core which
draws moisture away from the body whilst also preventing damage to
your mattress.
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Anti Allergy
mattress protector
with ‘Everfresh’
protection against allergy, bacteria and dust mites.
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Double Fill
mattress protector
: luxury polycotton with thick polyester filling.
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Triple Fill
mattress protector
: 50% cotton / 50% polyester filling with 30 cm (12”) extra
deep skirt to fit all mattresses.
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Slumberland
mattress protector:
100% cotton filled with soft feather and down.
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Memory Foam
mattress topper
: mouldable for complete neck and spine support.
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Waterproof mattress protector
: guaranteed to be 100% waterproof with ‘Everfresh’
antibacterial protection
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Pillow Protector
with ‘Everfresh’
protection against allergy, bacteria and dust mites.
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Sleep System
- a full bed protection set including mattress protector,
quilt protector and pillow
protector
Everfresh
bedding stays fresh and clean for longer helping to protect you
from dust mites and all kinds of bacteria and fungi that like to
share your bed with you. Everfresh has a non
allergenic filling and all items in the range are machine
washable.
Blankets & Throws
Bed Linen Care
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We recommend you wash your bedding once a week
following the manufacturers’ instructions on washing, drying
and ironing.
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These instructions may be found on the packaging or on labels sewn
into the inside seam of each individual item.
We’re always happy to help - if you would like more guidance
please call us on 08451 65 65 65 or ask in store
