210-thread-count percale standard bed linen by Peter Reed

Description

The product: 210-thread-count percale standard bed linen by Peter Reed

• 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton
• with mother-of-pearl buttons
• Soft but hard-wearing cloth
• Thread density of 210 threads per inch (percale)
• available as comforter cover and pillow
• Bed linen from Peter Reed is always made to measure, and we only make it to order for our customers.

When it comes to pillowcases, you can choose between standard and Oxford styles. The Peter Reed Oxford-style pillowcase is characterised by a decorative flange, which is sewn all the way round using traditional mitred corners. Three separate pieces of fabric are assembled by hand to create this – a construction that requires skilled craftsmanship. The result: a flange that sits neatly against the corners when the cover is on the bed, rather than displaying the characteristic ‘rabbit’s ear’ effect often seen on less carefully sewn Oxford covers.

The unrivalled staple length of the fibre, its fine combing, the high thread count and the special weave of the selvedges combine to create what the Standard range is all about: an extremely soft yet durable fabric. Generous hems, corded seams, double-stitching and reinforced seams ensure a lifespan measured in decades, not years.

The cotton used for Peter Reed Percal comes directly from the Egyptian Nile Delta. The rich alluvial soil there and the natural humidity produce a lustrous, exceptionally long fibre that ranks among the finest in the world. It is ideal for bed linen: it is breathable, stays dust-free and develops an extra layer of softness with every wash.

Care Instructions

Coloured Peter Reed bed linen made from long-staple cotton can be washed at temperatures up to 60 °C, whilst white bed linen can be washed at up to 95 °C. As with all fine natural fibres, however, the following applies: washing at a lower temperature noticeably extends the fabric’s lifespan. What the fibre does not tolerate, however, are detergents containing optical brighteners — these severely fade colours and cause the fabric’s structure to appear greyish. Long-staple cotton has a tendency to crease: it requires sufficient residual moisture to dry smoothly. Do not overload the machine so that the fabric can move freely in the drum, and do not spin it too vigorously or for too long. If you wish to iron, do so ideally on the cotton setting of the iron whilst the laundry is still slightly damp — the fabric will then naturally return to its original smoothness.