Guide
Advice on caring for linen, the differences between materials and choosing the right size.
Gifts · 7 min
Gift ideas for the home: 12 gifts that actually get used
From tea towels to a bedding set: 12 gifts for the home for Christmas, a housewarming or your mum. And what to give when you don't know the duvet size.
Materials · 6 min ·
Waffle or terry: which towel for the sauna?
Waffle or terry? We compare absorbency, drying, feel and care, and tell you which towel suits the sauna, the summer cottage and the bathroom.
Slow living · 4 min ·
Five ways to sleep better in the dark months
When the mornings are dark, the bedroom has to do more of the work. Five small changes that make a big difference.
Materials · 7 min ·
Linen or cotton: which is better for sheets?
Linen or cotton? We compare feel, warmth, durability and care, and we are honest about linen's drawbacks too.
Materials · 6 min ·
Thread count: what does it tell you about sheets?
What thread count means, what a good thread count is for percale and sateen, and why 1000 is not better than 400.
Care · 5 min ·
How to wash linen so it lasts for decades
Forty degrees, no fabric softener and no iron. Caring for linen is easier than you might think.
Materials · 6 min ·
OEKO-TEX and GOTS: what do the labels mean?
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 tests for harmful substances, while GOTS covers organic farming and the whole production chain. Here is how the labels differ and how to check them.
Materials · 5 min ·
Percale, sateen or washed linen?
Do you sleep warm or cold? Do you prefer crisp or silky? Here is how to choose the fabric that suits you.
