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关于Sheets的一些名词
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2004-10-08 22:35:00
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Glossary
California King - Narrower and longer king-size mattress (72" wide and 84" long) than its Eastern counterpart. Also called Western or West Coast King.
Cotton - It's softer and breathes better than a blend. People tend to like the feel of cotton, which is cooler to sleep on
(most popular). The longer the staple, the more luxurious and durable the grade of cotton. There are two levels above basic-grade cotton: Egyptian and pima.
100% cotton will be softest and most breathable.
Egyptian cotton - The best cotton in the world. Cultivated mainly in Nile River Valley in Egypt, this type of cotton has the longest and strongest
fibers. Used in high-end linens.
Flannel - Vigorously brushed cotton produces a soft fleecy nap. Preferred in winter for matchless warmth.
Jersey - Knitted instead of woven. Knitted fabrics allow better breathability for a more comfy night sleep. With extra "give" so they snugly
fit mattress. Like your favorite tee, jersey sheets get softer with every washing. Good year-round fabric. Good draping qualities.
Percale - A closely woven, plain weave spun fabric that's smooth and firm. Made from a minimum of 180 threads per square inch. Many
luxury linen manufacturers weave it with a slightly finer yarn and closer weave.
Pima cotton - U.S.-grown cotton second only to Egyptian and Supima. Has a long, luxurious fiber used in high-end supima cotton. Stands for superior pima. Grown only in the southwest by the Pima Indians.
Pinpoint - A two over, one under stitch. More durable than most weaves but less soft as sateen.
Polyester - Wrinkle free. Fabulously colorful, because it absorbs dyes better. Cotton/poly blends won't wrinkle, shrink or wear as much
as all-cotton sheets.
Sateen - A four over, one under stitch, placing the most threads on the surface, makes it very soft and lustrous but slightly less durable
than other weaves. With a high thread count but different weave that results in an even softer sheet. Considered by some to be the best sheet in America.
Supima® cotton - Grown and trademarked only by members of the Supima Association of America. Made of 100% American Pima cotton.
Strong and soft. Rivals Egyptian cotton.
Thread count - Total number of threads woven lengthwise and crosswise into each square inch of fabric. The higher the count, the close
the weave and the stronger, softer and longer-wearing the linens will be. In top quality luxury sheets, thread count can exceed 300.
You will sometimes see sheets that are advertised as 400-thread count. Be careful... many of these are a double-layered weave. Although you will have 400 threads
per square inch, the weave will NOT be finer than a 300 thread count sheet. It will be heavier instead.
Glossary
California King - Narrower and longer king-size mattress (72" wide and 84" long) than its Eastern counterpart. Also called Western or West Coast King.
Cotton - It's softer and breathes better than a blend. People tend to like the feel of cotton, which is cooler to sleep on
(most popular). The longer the staple, the more luxurious and durable the grade of cotton. There are two levels above basic-grade cotton: Egyptian and pima.
100% cotton will be softest and most breathable.
Egyptian cotton - The best cotton in the world. Cultivated mainly in Nile River Valley in Egypt, this type of cotton has the longest and strongest
fibers. Used in high-end linens.
Flannel - Vigorously brushed cotton produces a soft fleecy nap. Preferred in winter for matchless warmth.
Jersey - Knitted instead of woven. Knitted fabrics allow better breathability for a more comfy night sleep. With extra "give" so they snugly
fit mattress. Like your favorite tee, jersey sheets get softer with every washing. Good year-round fabric. Good draping qualities.
Percale - A closely woven, plain weave spun fabric that's smooth and firm. Made from a minimum of 180 threads per square inch. Many
luxury linen manufacturers weave it with a slightly finer yarn and closer weave.
Pima cotton - U.S.-grown cotton second only to Egyptian and Supima. Has a long, luxurious fiber used in high-end supima cotton. Stands for superior pima. Grown only in the southwest by the Pima Indians.
Pinpoint - A two over, one under stitch. More durable than most weaves but less soft as sateen.
Polyester - Wrinkle free. Fabulously colorful, because it absorbs dyes better. Cotton/poly blends won't wrinkle, shrink or wear as much
as all-cotton sheets.
Sateen - A four over, one under stitch, placing the most threads on the surface, makes it very soft and lustrous but slightly less durable
than other weaves. With a high thread count but different weave that results in an even softer sheet. Considered by some to be the best sheet in America.
Supima® cotton - Grown and trademarked only by members of the Supima Association of America. Made of 100% American Pima cotton.
Strong and soft. Rivals Egyptian cotton.
Thread count - Total number of threads woven lengthwise and crosswise into each square inch of fabric. The higher the count, the close
the weave and the stronger, softer and longer-wearing the linens will be. In top quality luxury sheets, thread count can exceed 300.
You will sometimes see sheets that are advertised as 400-thread count. Be careful... many of these are a double-layered weave. Although you will have 400 threads
per square inch, the weave will NOT be finer than a 300 thread count sheet. It will be heavier instead.
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Down Comforters
Fill power
The higher the fill power, the better the quality of down. Fill power is the space, in cubic inches, that 1 ounce of down fills. Down with high fill power is made of
larger, stronger clusters from mature geese. These clusters fill more space with less weight, providing loftier down that's more breathable and durable. Fill power
of 500 is good. Between 500 to 600+ is considered excellent.
Fill weight
This measures the actual mass of down in ounces. The heavier the weight, the warmer the comforter. But always keep in mind fill power. For example, a
lightweight comforter with high fill power can be warmer than a heavy comforter with low fill power.
Cover
The cover counts! Look for one that's 100% cotton with at least a 200-thread count. As the thread count increases, the weave gets tighter, which in
turn means a more leak-resistant comforter. In other words, a quality cover will lengthen the life span of your comforter.
Construction
There are two main types of down comforter construction:
Sewn-through comforters feature two outer layers of fabric stitched together in a quilted pattern. This is especially great for lightweight styles because it
keeps the down from shifting, but it does not allow for maximum loft.
A baffled construction features fabric walls sewn between the top and bottom of the comforter cover. This prevents the down from shifting and allows it to
fully loft, producing a highly insulated, quality comforter — free of cold spots. Baffle box comforters are also easier to maintain, since you'll rarely need to
shake them or push around the fill.
Fill power
The higher the fill power, the better the quality of down. Fill power is the space, in cubic inches, that 1 ounce of down fills. Down with high fill power is made of
larger, stronger clusters from mature geese. These clusters fill more space with less weight, providing loftier down that's more breathable and durable. Fill power
of 500 is good. Between 500 to 600+ is considered excellent.
Fill weight
This measures the actual mass of down in ounces. The heavier the weight, the warmer the comforter. But always keep in mind fill power. For example, a
lightweight comforter with high fill power can be warmer than a heavy comforter with low fill power.
Cover
The cover counts! Look for one that's 100% cotton with at least a 200-thread count. As the thread count increases, the weave gets tighter, which in
turn means a more leak-resistant comforter. In other words, a quality cover will lengthen the life span of your comforter.
Construction
There are two main types of down comforter construction:
Sewn-through comforters feature two outer layers of fabric stitched together in a quilted pattern. This is especially great for lightweight styles because it
keeps the down from shifting, but it does not allow for maximum loft.
A baffled construction features fabric walls sewn between the top and bottom of the comforter cover. This prevents the down from shifting and allows it to
fully loft, producing a highly insulated, quality comforter — free of cold spots. Baffle box comforters are also easier to maintain, since you'll rarely need to
shake them or push around the fill.
太有用了，谢谢楼主。
今天刚买了sheet，不过不是根据上面的理论，而是一个一个摸过去，比较了很久，egyptian cotton就是不一样。看了楼主的帖子才知道那是比较好的，嘻嘻~~~~买对了。以后买sheet就简单多了。
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今天刚买了sheet，不过不是根据上面的理论，而是一个一个摸过去，比较了很久，egyptian cotton就是不一样。看了楼主的帖子才知道那是比较好的，嘻嘻~~~~买对了。以后买sheet就简单多了。
[此贴子已经被作者于2004-10-10 19:01:48编辑过]
以下是引用arrymin在2004-10-10 19:00:18的发言：
太有用了，谢谢楼主。
今天刚买了sheet，不过不是根据上面的理论，而是一个一个摸过去，比较了很久，egyptian cotton就是不一样。看了楼主的帖子才知道那是比较好的，嘻嘻~~~~买对了。以后买sheet就简单多了。
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太有用了，谢谢楼主。
今天刚买了sheet，不过不是根据上面的理论，而是一个一个摸过去，比较了很久，egyptian cotton就是不一样。看了楼主的帖子才知道那是比较好的，嘻嘻~~~~买对了。以后买sheet就简单多了。
[此贴子已经被作者于2004-10-10 19:01:48编辑过]
嘻嘻，不客气，借花献佛
我以前对jersey sheets有点偏见
现在想想应该很舒服！ 而且价格便宜
下次就买它了
现在想想应该很舒服！ 而且价格便宜
下次就买它了
初始化编辑器...
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