The new mill in Nelson was called Springbank Mill and was the second largest weaving mill in the world at the time (748 shuttle looms). The company moved to Springfield Mill in Blacko in 1968 and converted to the first automatic weaving machines in the UK. In 1986, Peter Reed moved to a new weaving mill in Nelson, Lancashire, also called Springfield Mill. In 2003, after a difficult period, the company changed hands and the new owners renamed and completely revitalized the company (which had been shrinking considerably). The newly formed Peter Reed Limited (PRL) built a new factory in Burnley, in the heart of the traditional textile region of Lancashire, before returning to Nelson (Butterworth Mill) in 2007. PRL has rebuilt the Peter Reed brand and produces 100% Egyptian cotton bed linen to the traditional luxury standards established many years ago. Today, Peter Reed is one of the few factories that has been operating in the UK for over a century. In January 2008, Peter Reed was once again awarded the Royal Warrant of Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen as a manufacturer of bed linen: an honor of which they are very proud.
Sea Island World’s beste Baumwolle Peter Reed im Dienste Ihrer Majestät
This bed linen from renowned bed linen manufacturer Peter Reed is made from 100 percent Sea Island cotton from the island of Barbados. With bed linen from Peter Reed, the highly regarded English company with a long tradition, you can turn your own bed into your own palace.
Exquisite luxury satin bed linen (1000 TC)
Peter Reed’s satin bed linen with platinum ribbon embodies the highest level of luxury. It is woven to an exceptionally high quality with 1000 threads per 2.54 cm². The fabric is deliciously soft and luxurious. This exquisite product is embellished with three beautiful decorative seams in shiny satin.
Percale luxury bed linen (600TC)
The ultimate luxury for Peter Reed connoisseurs is our Gold Ribbon collection. This is an exceptionally soft, fine fabric made from high-quality percale. It is woven from 600 threads per 2.54 cm² and is made from 100% pure, combed cotton from Egypt.
Luxurious super percale bed linen (400TC)
Five exquisite decorative seams embellish Peter Reed’s super percale bed linen. It is packaged with a burgundy ribbon. 100% combed Egyptian cotton, densely and finely woven with 400 threads per 2.54 cm², guarantees a deliciously soft fabric of luxurious quality.
Percale cotton bed linen (220TC)
The high-quality percale bed linen from Peter Reed features four decorative seams and is tied with an aqua-colored ribbon. The high-quality fabric is made from 100% combed Egyptian cotton and is woven with a density of 220 threads per 6.45 cm².
Bettwäsche aus Perkal-Baumwolle (220TC)
Die hochwertige Perkal-Bettwäsche von Peter Reed verfügt über vier Ziernähte und ist mit einem aquafarbenen Band gebunden. Der hochwertige Stoff besteht aus 100 % gekämmter ägyptischer Baumwolle und ist mit einer Dichte von 220 Fäden pro 6,45 cm² gewebt.
Fine-thread cotton bed linen (200TC)
This bed linen with double corded embroidery is traditionally Peter Reed’s bestseller. It comes delivered with a distinctive yellow packaging ribbon. The fabric is made from 100% carded Egyptian cotton and is finely woven with 180 threads per 2.54 cm².
Half linen Union & 0 percent linen, 40 percent cotton
“Union” is made from 60% linen and 40% Egyptian cotton. It weighs 160 g/m².
Chatsworth
The Chatsworth bed linen embodies true luxury with its sophisticated edging featuring a hemstitch and two decorative cord embroidery seams. The exquisite material is made from 60% linen and 40% Egyptian cotton with a weight of 160 g/m².
Florence
Sweet dreams are guaranteed with the “Florence” bedding set, featuring enchanting embroidery made from ribbons and bows. The beautiful city of Florence provided the inspiration for the design. The stronghold of the Italian Renaissance is considered by many to be the secret capital of art and architecture. The playful, elegant fresco ornaments of the Italian Renaissance are reflected in the “Florence” design.
Greek Key
The “Greek Key” bed linen by Peter Reed is a real blockbuster. Fine satin fabric in light slate gray is embroidered with flowing graphic ornaments from ancient Greece. The motif is also known as a “meander” and symbolizes the eternal flow of life, eternal love, and friendship.
Hanover
Beautiful and elegant—this almost regal design featuring delicate swirls and leaves transforms any bedroom into a place of stylish splendor.
Laurels
We have known for centuries that the winners of battles or competitions are allowed to “rest on their laurels” afterwards. Ever since the beautiful nymph Daphne transformed herself into a laurel tree to escape Apollo’s advances, this privilege has not been reserved for winners alone. Daphne’s legacy allows everyone to rest on their laurels undisturbed – in comfort and style. This is the inspiration behind the design of this bed linen.
Manchu
The “Manchu” bedding is Chinese in style and enhances both a modern loft and a stylish penthouse bedroom.
Matisse
The “Matisse” bed linen with its traditional lace pattern almost haughtily echoes the French elegance of the 19th century in its design.
Pavlovsk
The “Pavlovsk” bedding collection features a contemporary floral design inspired by Eastern European style.
Prague
A wide band with elaborate embroidery clearly inspired by the 19th century lends the impressive design of the “Prague” item its charm. Anyone who has been lucky enough to visit Prague will know that the city has a collection of treasures from many cultural eras that is unique in the world. Works of art and architecture from the Baroque and Renaissance periods, Cubism, Gothic, Neoclassical, and ultra-modern works are all united in Prague. The Peter Reed “Prague” bed linen reflects the artistic diversity of this Eastern European city in its multi-layered and elegant embroidery design.
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Ribbons
Graceful, subtly chiseled and arranged ribbons evoke memories of old America around 1860.
Shanghai
Stylish, imaginative, and very Asian—the design of “Shanghai” is just as perfect for traditional living environments as it is for modern, contemporary interiors.
Valencia
Verstreute Gänseblümchen und Arabesken – „Valencia“ bezaubert durch Stickerei in den Pastelltönen Weiß, Grün und Hellrosa und wirkt einladend frisch und duftig.
Vienna
A design like the famous Viennese waltz – light-footed and lively. The pattern itself seems to dance around the hem of the fabric.
stave
Simplicity and purity are often the basis of the most exciting things. Just as the lines of the musical score are the basis of every symphony.
Emperor – Peter Reed At Her Majesty’s Service
‘Emperor’ – the bed linen of emperors truly has style and class and fits just as well in a stylish loft as it does in a classic country house.
I really wanted to write to you and tell you that I was in London. John Lewis persuaded me to buy some Egyptian cotton sheets from Peter Reed, along with bed linen and pillowcases. At first I was put off by the cost, but he promised me I would never regret it.
Now I’m back on my farm in a remote little corner of Australia. And I really don’t know how I lived my life without this luxury! It’s the most divine bed linen in the world to sleep in. And even my husband agrees with me. He’s a pilot for a major airline and sleeps in some amazing places. I just visited the website again… I think I’m in love! Thank you for such a great product.
Kate Parsons from Victoria, Australia
Egyptian cotton
The cotton used to make Peter Reed bed linen comes directly from the Egyptian Nile Delta. This area, with its rich alluvial soil and natural humidity, produces a unique and lustrous cotton crop that is among the finest fibres in the world. Egyptian cotton is ideal for use in bed linen as it ‘breathes’, is dust-free and thrives with frequent washing and use.
long staple length
Cotton grown in the warm climate and rich soil of the Nile Delta has a particularly long staple fibre (over 2 1/4″ in length), which allows for the spinning of exceptionally fine yarns. These fine yarns produce an extremely soft yet durable fabric.
Combed cotton
Peter Reed percale bed linen is made exclusively from specially selected, high-quality combed yarns. Before spinning, shorter cotton fibres are removed during combing. This ensures that the yarns are spun only from the longest fibres of the cotton harvest. This is what makes Peter Reed linen so incomparably soft.
High thread count
The thread count of a fabric is the number of intersections of yarns (warp and weft) in a given area (expressed in square inches or centimetres). Fabrics with more than 180 threads per square inch are classified as “percale” and those with more than 250 per square inch as “super percale”. Fine thread counts are given after natural wash shrinkage. Thread counts for fabrics containing multi-ply yarns can be misleading as they do not reflect a pure measure of intersections in the weave. Peter Reed panel constructions have been produced for many years and have become established as the industry and hotel standard. The standard range includes thread counts of 180, 220, 400 and 540 (the 400 and 540 thread fabrics are double-layered).
Gewebte Kanten
All bleached Peter Reed sheets are finished with a special selvedge edge wherever possible, rather than being sewn around all four hems. A woven selvedge edge is formed when the fabric is in the loom, giving the fabric a strong and clean edge that will outlast a sewn hem when washed.
Dimensioning and tolerances for shrinkage
All Peter Reed flat sheets are manufactured with high shrinkage to ensure sufficient shrinkage for extra deep mattresses. King size sheets are finished at 117‘ (295 cm), and super king at a luxurious 126’ (320 cm). Fitted sheets and duvet covers are manufactured with 5-8% shrinkage in mind, which occurs during the first few washes of the item. In accordance with industry standards, flat sheets and pillowcases are labelled with the actual sewn sizes, while fitted sheets, valances and duvet covers are labelled with the residual size after the expected shrinkage. Peter Reed fitted sheets are manufactured with a generous gusset that can accommodate mattresses up to 10″ (25 cm) deep; deeper gussets are available upon request.
Generous hems
All Peter Reed hems are stitched with at least 12 stitches per inch to ensure the item’s longevity. Our 1¼‘ (3.125 cm) wide bottom hem and 3’ (7.65 cm) wide top hem provide a rich finish and make ironing easier, whether by hand or with a calender machine.
corded seams
All ranges are finished with classic cord stitching, sewn at 28 stitches per inch. In the days when all linen was bleached white, different rows of cord stitching were used to identify the different qualities of the sheets. Peter Reed Linen continues this tradition today with additional rows of lacing for higher thread counts.
Overlock with safety seam
All Peter Reed duvet covers and standard pillowcases feature double-stitching and safety seams for durability during washing and bed-making.
Traditional mitered pillowcases
Peter Reed Oxford style pillowcases with a decorative flange, or valance, around the edge are sewn throughout with traditional mitered corners. Their construction requires the assembly of three separate pieces of fabric and skillful sewing. The end result is a flange that supports itself at the corners when placed on the bed, as opposed to the simpler Oxford construction, which can create a “rabbit ear” effect.
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