For more affordable options, expensive cotton fabrics are often blended with lower-quality variants to manage costs. Check the label for the cotton composition before purchasing to ensure you know exactly what you’re getting.

Our bed linen guide covers the key things to think about when choosing the right bedding, the best sheets, types of duvet covers and pillowcase style. Consider the feel, fabric, weave, thread count, sizes, styles, accreditations, packaging and how to care for your bed linen.