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About our Bed Linen

How do your duvet covers fasten?

All of our duvet covers fasten with strong plastic buttons at the foot of the bed, they can be hidden inside the cover itself so you can't see them at all. The corners are hemmed to 20cms in, so your duvet is neatly contained and won't pop out at the

How deep are the fitted sheets?

Apart from a couple of exceptions, most of our fitted sheets are 36cms deep and will fit mattresses up to that depth. Please don't worry if your mattress isn't that deep: they will still be a nice and snug fit as they're elasticated all the way round

Are the pillowcases sold in pairs or separates?

Our pillowcases are all sold separately so you can choose to mix and match patterns and sizes as you wish and pop as many as you need into your basket.

What is the difference between Oxford and Housewife Pillowcases?

Oxford pillowcases have a small border of fabric around the edge of the pillowcase. A housewife pillowcase has no border at all and just a simple flap to keep the pillow in place. Read here for more information about Oxford and housewife pillowcases.

Should I wash my bed linen before I use it?

This is up to you, but if time allows we would recommend you wash your bed linen before use, firstly, to remove any industrial smells, and secondly, to allow the material's natural fibres to shrink. We make all of our cotton bed linen a teeny tiny bi

Which bed linen is best to choose for minimal ironing?

If you're not a fan of ironing, we would recommend you choose a sateen finish. This takes the least amount of ironing (if any, when you dry flat). We find it easier to shake out any creases when the sheets are still a little damp so if tumble drying,

Can I tumble dry my bed linen?

Although not ideal, you can tumble dry cotton bedding if you use a low heat setting to prevent it shrinking and remove the items before the cycle ends (we find it's easier to shake out the creases when the sheets are still a little damp!). However, l