The question of whether to put a bedspread on the bed has been a hot topic for decades. There are many opinions about the pros and cons of bedspreads, but the advantages are actually obvious when one important factor is taken into account. Before discussing the benefits and advantages, let’s address the most important counterargument and how it can be refuted. Bedspreads create an ideal climate for dust mites in the bed. In fact, bedspreads do create a small paradise for dust mites, but only if the bedspread is pulled over the bedding and mattress immediately after getting out of bed in the morning. The moisture still present in the bed from the body cannot escape. The problem can be easily solved by leaving the linen bedding open at first and perhaps opening the window to air the room. During the time spent in the bathroom and then having breakfast, the moisture dissipates and the bedspread can then be used.
Bedspreads are not just decorative additions to the bed. On the one hand, they protect the bedding from dust. On the other hand, they also make the bed functional during the day, for example for a quick nap without having to undress, except for your shoes, of course. A good book can be enjoyed even more during occasional moments of leisure on the bed and the bedspread, and ultimately, the bedspread can also be used for other purposes, such as a play mat for children on a tiled floor. Blanket or no blanket—there are many reasons to have one.
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One obvious use has not yet been mentioned: using the bedspread as an additional blanket. Especially in the cooler months, instead of turning the heating up to full blast, you can use a bedspread or bed cover to provide the extra warmth you need in bed. This not only saves energy, but also improves the indoor climate in your bedroom.
How well a bedspread works also depends on the fabric it is made of. With regard to the objection mentioned at the beginning concerning moisture retention, linen is the ideal fabric. As the only fiber in the world, both in nature and in chemical engineering, linen is able to transport moisture directly through it. Linen only stores moisture for the journey through the fiber and immediately releases it into the air. Manufacturers such as Leitner in Austria and Libeco in Belgium have long been aware of this unique property and produce linen bedspreads, among other things, which fully showcase the material and visual advantages of flax fiber. With bedspreads from Leitner or Libeco, the bed becomes the center of relaxation both at night and during the day.
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