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What is special about our bed linen?
When Anne started producing bedlinen 40 years ago she decided it was not worth designing embroideries to be produced on anything other than superior quality cotton. She searched for the best possible fabrics to be used for her collection and chose the longterm favourite of her clients - the cotton she has always used.
You can now discover her new collections as well as the reintroduction and manufacturing of old time favourites. Any past design can be re-made to order and you can find archive images of past bespoke designs to inspire.
"As we all spend at least one third of our lives in bed we should be investing time and resources in choosing our bed linen. Good quality bed linen will feel delicious and will last and improve over time. In the long run, this will cost you far less than buying inferior quality linen." - Anne Singer
Cotton Percale
Before choosing the design the choice between cotton sateen and cotton percale will need to be made. For both, the thread count refers to the number of threads in one square inch of fabric. A higher thread count usually conjures up the idea of higher quality- however the quality of the cotton actually depends more on the type of cotton yarn used and the quality of the finishing of the fabric.
Percale is a generic appellation given to any cotton fabric with a minimum thread count of 200. In appearance it is matte and crisp- looking and is perhaps better for summer or hot climates. It is slightly lighter than satin cotton due to its construction which allows it to breathe better. It will feel soft and cool to the touch.
Our cotton percale is woven in Italy with pure extra long Egyptian cotton yarn in 300 thread count. It is carefully finished without harmful chemicals and with environmentally conscious techniques certified STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEK.
Percale left - Sateen right
Cotton Satin
Cotton Sateen is silkier and more luxurious looking and perhaps better for winter and cooler climates as it stores heat underneath its dense weave. It feels softer than percale - nearly like silk when you slip between the sheets.
Our standard satin cotton is woven in Italy with Egyptian long fibres, 300 thread count and mercerised with a special technique to achieve its silky hand feel. Orders can also be produced in 400, 600 or 1000 thread count.
All 100% natural fibre fabrics have a tendency to wrinkle. Sateen is easier than percale to iron due to its construction and finish - it will crease less for the same reasons.
Caring For Your Linens
3 Key Details to Remember:
Excessive Heat damages the cotton fibre which will then lose its softness.
Never Use Bleach or Optical Whiteners in soap powders or liquids, as they damage coloured fabrics and embroideries.
Never Use Fabric Softeners as they stick to the fabric and make it slightly greasy in the long run.
First Wash
We recommend you pre-wash all your new linens in cold water as cotton and linen shrink after the first wash by 3-10% depending on the fabric.
To avoid fading of coloured cotton and linen, coloured threads and bias edges, most especially dark colours, wash first in cold water without soap, add vinegar to rinse. Tumble dry no higher than 30°.
Never leave linens in the machine at the end of the cycle as the colours can run.
Second Wash for Colours
Never wash above 40°. Always use gentle soaps without bleach or optical whiteners, which will make colours fade. Excessive heat will shrink cotton and linen. Never leave linens in the machine at the end of the cycle.
Special Care for Dark Colours, especially Red or Black
These must never be mixed in the other colours or whites. These colours are very volatile and may run during the first wash. Follow these instructions very strictly to avoid problems. They must absolutely be washed first in cold water and it is imperative to add a 'Colour Catcher' by Dylon with the first and second washes; this will absorb any residue of colour which may run. If there is any trace of running, rewash at 30° with another Dylon Colour Catcher. Never leave to sit in a humid machine after wash, dry immediately at 30° degrees.
Whites
All white cotton and linen (except for cotton pique and honeycomb pique)
It is advisable to always pre-wash cotton and linen in cold water to avoid excessive shrinkage. Whites without coloured embroidery or binding can thereafter be washed above 40° degrees but we suggest not above 60° to preserve the softness of the fibre.
Cotton Pique Bedspreads and Honeycomb Robes and Towels
Whether white or coloured, these should always be pre-washed in cold water. Then wash on a delicate cycle at 30° for best results. Cotton pique shrinks by at least 5%-10% of its finished size. Excessive heat will worsen the shrinkage. Never tumble dry above 30° degrees. Iron the cotton pique or waffle while still damp and it will regain most of its original size. We account for this shrinkage when we produce all bedspreads and blanket covers, so they may appear to be big to begin with. They will become the right size for your beds after washing.
Please check the care label before washing in case yours is Dry Clean Only
Everything is made to order
To receive information or images of our collection including estimates for the designs you are interested in please email
info@annesingercollection.com or
10% of profits coming from sales will be donated to charity
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