The difference between Sara sheet sets made in Portugal: know-how on European soil
Making quality cotton bedding requires incredible and incomparable know-how.
To offer you durability, softness and excellence, Dolce Bianca finally headed to Portugal. It is in this southern European country that one of the most noble materials in our eyes is found: cotton.
The country has always been recognized for the quality of its leather goods and leather but is now one of the top cotton producers in the world. A know-how that is not new and a craftsmanship that is perpetuated from generation to generation, despite strong competition with Asia.
So why did you choose Portugal as a location for production?
The question was simple: Is it possible to have a durable, high-quality and beautiful product while being ethically designed?
The answer: Portugal.
With such a strong heritage, well-established traditions, as well as respectful and ethical working conditions, and an ecological conscience, Portugal was our favorite in every way. With the presence of raw materials, as well as incredible know-how, the possibility of creating is endless, the textile innovations are found here. In addition, being located within the European Union, standards in terms of health, work and safety are well respected in addition to having numerous world-famous labels such as Oeko-Tex.
The characteristics of quality bedding according to Dolce Bianca
1. Wire length
The Bianca collection only uses long fiber cotton because these are the most resistant and recognized worldwide for their excellent quality. Conversely, the use of short fibers leads to certain fragility.
Thanks to the long fibers, there is no longer any question of worrying about washing and the longevity of the product: quality, durability and softness will be with you for many nights.
2. 1 strand wire
On the market, there are 2 types of cotton thread: 1 strand thread, strong, soft and powerful, but more expensive than that with multiple strands, cheaper but more fragile hence the need for braiding of the strands for greater strength.
The Bianca collection uses only 1-ply cotton, to ensure the longevity of the bed linen, softness and above all better air circulation throughout your night. Cotton is an excellent natural material for people suffering from night heat.
3. Number of threads
You must have already heard of a certain number of threads per inch2, right? You might think that the larger the number, the better quality the fabric will be.
FAKE!
The quality and durability of the product are determined by several factors, but above all by the length of the cotton fiber used and the weaving. It is not uncommon for some dishonest manufacturers to produce more than 1000 threads/inch2 in order to deceive the customer about the real value of the woven cotton. How ?
By counting the strands in a thread.
Keep in mind that a long, 1-strand yarn from the Bianca collection is superior to a multi-strand yarn. When choosing cotton, you should pay attention to the quality of the thread and not the number of threads per square inch. The percale construction weave used for the Bianca collection offers a very resistant product compared to a satin that can often be found on the market.
