Cotton Bedding

Cotton bedding is the everyday choice for British homes – breathable, durable, machine-washable and softer the longer you live with it. Our luxury cotton bedding range covers single, double, king and super king sizes in percale, sateen and brushed-cotton finishes, with duvet covers, fitted sheets and pillowcases sold separately or as full sets.
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    Herringbone Navy Duvet Cover Super King Herringbone Navy Duvet Cover
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    Herringbone Navy Standard Pillowcase Herringbone Navy Standard Pillowcase
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    Deluxe Wool Mattress Topper Deluxe Wool Mattress Topper
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    British Duck Down 10.5 Tog Duvet British Duck Down 10.5 Tog Duvet Super King
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    Soft/Medium British Duck Down Surround Pillow Soft/Medium British Duck Down Surround Pillow
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    Deluxe Wool Mattress Protector Deluxe Wool Mattress Protector
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    Cotton Mattress Protector Cotton Mattress Protector
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    Deluxe Wool Pillow Deluxe Wool Pillow Standard
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    Deluxe Wool All Seasons Duvet Deluxe Wool All Seasons Duvet
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    Organic Cotton Sateen White Fitted Sheet Organic Cotton Sateen White Fitted Sheet
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    Organic Cotton Sateen White Fitted Sheet
    From £24 £48

    Percale is a tighter plain weave that feels crisp and cool, with a matt finish – the classic 'hotel sheet' touch. Sateen is a satin-style weave with more threads on the surface, giving a softer, slightly silky feel and a subtle sheen. Percale suits hot sleepers; sateen suits people who want a softer drape.

    Thread count matters up to a point – a 200-300 thread count percale or a 300-400 thread count sateen will outperform most higher numbers, where extra threads usually mean thinner yarns. Quality cotton at the right weave matters more than chasing 1000+ thread counts, which are often marketing-led.

    Weekly for the sheets and pillowcases people sleep directly on; every two weeks for duvet covers in normal use; every four to six weeks for additional throws and decorative cushions. Wash on 40 degrees with a non-bio detergent, and dry on a line where possible to extend the life of the fibre.

    Brushed cotton (also called flannelette) is warmer in winter and feels softer to small hands; it's the natural choice for children's beds. For year-round use, percale is the more practical answer because it washes hot and dries quickly. Avoid pure white in young children's rooms unless you enjoy laundry.

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