Figuring out which types of fabric are best for your bed sheets can be really tricky. There are so many different varieties out there, which can make it really confusing when it comes to finding the type that’s right for you.

In this article, we compare two of the most popular materials used for bed linen: Cotton and Polycotton, in order to help you decide which one is best for you.

Is polycotton better than cotton?

CHARACTERISTICS OF POLYCOTTON

• Polycotton blend combines the strength of both synthetic and cotton fibres in two ratios that will vary, therefore it is cheaper than cotton.
• The cotton gives the softness to the fabric whilst the polyester fibres add the crisp texture.
• It creases less and minimal ironing is required.
• Seems to retain its shape better and does not shrink when washed.
• Better durability than cotton and much more tear resistant.
• Non-breathable

CHARACTERISTICS OF COTTON

• 100% cotton is a natural fabric
• It is softer to the touch.
• Recyclable
• Breathable fabric, so great for summer garments.
• Good colour retention, washes well
• Can shrink when washed
• Wears out quicker
• Dyeable
• Absorbs water well

Is it better to sleep on cotton or polyester?

Cotton has many advantages, such as its ability to control moisture, insulate, provide comfort and it is also hypoallergenic. Cotton is naturally absorbent and doesn’t show perspiration like synthetics do and it helps keep you dry naturally.

To keep our kids safe and healthy, we always need to select a good quality bedding set. And to attain this purpose, Purenur provides natural 100% cotton in children’s bedding.

What fabric is most breathable? cotton is breathable, which allows sweating in summer to evaporate through it and also making kids sleep more comfortably at night through the regulated temperature in cotton sheets.

It’s low maintenance, There seems to be a myth floating around that cotton is a lot of work. It is not. There’s no hand washing, drying or hours of ironing. Most cotton linens should go straight into the machine and be washed as usual at 40 degrees.
so Is cotton best for bedding? yes. Cotton should be your go to choice for bedding. Because of its breathable and absorbent qualities cotton bedding is naturally hypoallergenic.

Cotton vs Polyester: Environmental Impact

Cotton can be a sustainable fabric depending on how it is grown. Organic cotton uses no harmful pesticides.

Cotton is biodegradable, even conventionally grown cotton, whereas polyester takes hundreds of years to degrade.

However, conventional cotton farming uses the most pesticides of any crop in the world. Every time it rains or the plant decomposes, chemicals leak into the groundwater and surrounding waterways. Cotton takes a lot of land and water to grow and needs to be harvested using motorized farming equipment. So all-in-all cotton demands significant land, water, and energy resources.

Overall, polyester harms the environment at every stage in its production, and it inevitably accumulates in the world’s ecosystems and oceans with no viable methods for removing it. The advent of plant-based polyester fibre would seem to be a step toward reversing this unfortunate state of affairs, and the introduction of pet offers a way to deal with waste polyester and plastic bottles. It remains unclear whether these alternatives to petroleum-based polyester will gain enough traction within the textile market to make an impact on the polluting effects of polyester.

Conclusion

We have compared the similarities and differences between these two fibres. They offer very different properties and for this reason, are often blended together. Cotton has an environmental edge since it is natural and biodegradable. But both fibres are incredibly versatile with diversified applications. If you want a comfortable breathable crisp fresh bed sheets, then 100% cotton would be the go-to.