Linen vs. Cotton: Which Should You Buy?

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Are you having trouble deciding weather to buy Linen sheets vs Cotton? The popularity of cotton sheets can be attributed to several factors. For one, this natural fiber offers great versatility as a bedding material. However, Linen is also a popular bedding material for several other reasons. Made from fibers of the flax plant, linen offers natural breathability and moisture-wicking properties, making it ideal for warmer temperatures. If you're struggling deciding between the two, this video will help you decide which is right for you.
0:00 Introduction
00:37 Look and Feel
02:14 Durability
04:04 Pricing
04:59 Conclusions
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[@MsRenny23]

Just bought my first set of linen sheets and I’m loving them already

[@jenifergreenwell450]

I am a fan of cotton sheets. I love a getting into a crisp, freshly-made made bed with cotton sheets. Best feeling ever!

[@Ohkeh640]

Linen > cotton I’ll never go back to cotton. Linen is so cool and over time feels like soft whipped clouds and they wrinkle so sexy Aesthetic and gorgeous feeling.

[@helenlawson3203]

@@Ohkeh640 and give you a great nights sleep. I'm a convert to linen and will never go back.

[@ibingejesus6064]

Thank you for this informative video...and the link with the information on linen bedding sets😍

[@SleepIsTheFoundation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CinderellaMakes]

I read that Linen also has a higher frequency than cotton and helps the body heal. Linen has a frequency of 5000 and cotton is only at a 100. Hospital use linen to help heal patients so there is another great reason to go with natural linen fiber bedding and cloths.

[@helenlawson3203]

100% pure linen - not linen blend

[@KBWrecker]

WTF are you talking about lmao

[@neotokyo2227]

IYKYK

[@helenlawson3203]

@@KBWrecker do your homework and maybe you'll understand instead of laughing and proving how ignorant you are

[@Forbes123]

lol what on earth

[@tammieparrish1580]

Gonna have to try

[@simranshrestha8847]

For allergies is linen or cotton preferable??

[@gogreen3895]

Linen lasts longer due to the fiber being much longer. The cotton fibers are shorter, so after washing and machine-drying they come off, making much of the lint you find in the traps. So linen, or hemp, are best if you are thinking longevity. Which means you should pick a classic, non-fad colour. You want your grand-children to enjoy them as a legacy!

[@lauraduncan2549]

I've always favored cotton but have used both.

[@picklechip5462]

Don’t get casa Luna linen sheets from target. They look gorgeous except they are linen and all the reviews claim they don’t even last a year and show pictures of thinning and holes where people sleep. Linen is suppose to let long but not in the case of that brand and they are expensive.

[@THENEWMrYungT1992]

This video is highly…slept on 😅

[@SleepIsTheFoundation]

Good one. We stitched it together just for you.

[@sandragray4598]

Was never sure about linen and what it was. It says it's flax fibers. Is that always the case, or are there companies out there saying that the material their products are made from is linen but it really isn't natural but rather something manmade and they're trying to trick us? It gets so tiring having to research every product because of these tricky companies.

[@nathenschultz3004]

Linen is flax, linen….(blend) Just includes some flax mixed with whatever it says on the tag

[@MG-uz5mr]

Have a closer look at the materials. It may be 100% linen or a linen blend

[@benhurross7096]

Always check the label, it says what fiber is used.. always look for 100% linen, there are linen blend like linen-cotton blend linen viscose etc.,

[@christinelewis601]

I want silk

[@sweetpadre]

Nothing feels softer than cotton on the skin.

[@KM-oy5yh]

AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN 🎉

[@sharonjoan9997]

I agree

[@mandydelrio8191]

I’m a linen girl !!

[@Fleurrrz]

Linen

[@OneidaShark]

Thread count matters too. Cotton seems to more “organic” options.

[@helenlawson3203]

all linen is organic

[@shakaama]

cotton isn't moisture wicking at all. wow, you get a - for that.

[@KM-oy5yh]

#COTTON all day 4 me🎉

[@SleepIsTheFoundation]

Oh no, Big Cotton got to you, too.