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If you were fortunate to be wealthy in medieval Europe, then you could use your bed to show off your status. Their impressive beds were carved out of wood, raised off the floor, and often encrusted with jewels. Four-poster beds were created during these times, with velvet drapes to keep out the bugs and cold air, and to further show off wealth. However, if you were poor, you slept either on the floor or a small raised platform with hay for a mattress and a scratchy wool blanket.
To choose bedsheets that won't pill, you have to pay attention to the quality of the fabric as well as the construction of the sheet. Look for bedsheets with a high thread count, as this indicates a tighter weave and helps prevent pilling. Also consider the ply count of the fabric, which refers to the number of yarns that are twisted together to form a single thread. Single-layer fabrics are generally smoother and less prone to pilling than multi-layer fabrics.
