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UNDERSTANDING THREAD COUNTS
UNDERSTANDING THREAD COUNT (AND WHY, UNFORTUNATELY, HIGHER ISN’T BETTER) In recent years the term ‘thread-count’ has become synonymous with the process of buying bedding – in particular sheets, quilt covers, pillowcases etc. We’ve all been led to believe that the higher the thread count, the better the quality of the product. But is this really true – or is it a well executed marketing exercise?
SEX AND SLEEP BEAT PAYRISE AS KEY TO WELLBEING, STUDY SHOWS
This article, which was published recently, doesn’t surprise us here at Bambi. Wellbeing has long been associated with how long, and how well, we sleep. While Bambi make a whole range of sleep products that can assist with wellbeing, we wanted to highlight the one item that can really make a massive difference to a good night’s sleep… and that’s the humble pillow. It’s quite frightening how under-rated and misunderstood the pillow is. In fact, at Bambi, we don’t even look at them as being a pillow– we think of them as “a mattress for your head”.
FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN
FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN a luxurious pure Tencel Mila Queen-Size Quilt Cover Set valued at $260, simply logo onto our FACEBOOK page (www.facebook.com/bambiaustralia/) and upload a photo of your dream bedroom. Whichever photo gets the most ‘likes’ by the end of October (October 31, 2017) will be the winner and will receive this gorgeous prize. (Competition open to all Australian residents. The prize will be delivered free of charge to anywhere in Australia). WHAT IS TENCEL? TENCEL is a new-age fibre made from the pulp of Eucalyptus trees. It is 100% natural & earth-friendly. TENCEL has the ability to wick 50% more moisture than cotton, meaning it stays beautifully dry & cool. Perfect for allergy and asthma sufferers, TENCEL is also silky-smooth and drapes beautifully. It is durable, easy-care and wrinkle-free. This gorgeous Quilt Cover set includes a queen-size quilt cover and two standard pillowcases.
ALLERGIES/ASTHMA & DUST-MITES
Most people would probably agree that there are few things better than sinking into your bed at the end of a hard day. But have you ever wondered what might be in there with you? Well the chances are that these ugly little creatures – dust mites – will be snuggling down with you –and they will be there in their thousands, if not millions. What are they? The humble dust-mite is an arachnid and a relative of spiders and ticks. Without proper protection on your bed/pillows, there are liable to be between 100,000 and a million dust mites in your bed. Luckily 95% of them are dead. But the other 5% are alive and are happily procreating and defecating in your bedding before they too die. The most common dust mite in Australia is the Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus which is less than half a millimetre long. Feeding on dead skins cells, dust-mites living in your pillow and mattress have plenty to feed on – since the average person will lose nearly 1,000,000 skin cells in a 24 hour period. Dust-mites mate for 24 hours at a time and, in optimal conditions, live for about six weeks, with each mite producing…
Bambi’s Guide to Mattress and Pillow Protection
Why do I need a Mattress Protector? As a general rule, if you have a mattress, you need a mattress protector. This is not only to protect it from stains, but also from dust mites, allergens, bacteria and mold. Also, regardless of the material, your mattress is made from, the most important factor is that your mattress should never come into contact with moisture. When moisture enters a mattress, mold and mildew can form, leading to the growth of nasty, and often harmful, bacteria. Unfortunately, many people are not aware that moisture is not only caused by spills and upsets but also occurs naturally in the body every night. In fact, on average, a person will lose almost ½ litre of fluid a night which soaks straight into the mattress. Naturally, when two people are sleeping, this goes up to nearly a litre – meaning your mattress is soaking up in excess of 350 litres of perspiration every year. In addition to this, a mattress protector will also guard against dust mites that flourish in mattresses. They thrive on shredded/dead skin – and considering we lose almost 600,000 particles of skin an hour, that’s a lot to flourish on.
Winter Warmers
We love this time of year here at Bambi, not only is the Central Coast a gorgeous place to be in the winter months but it is also our busiest time of year with production of winter quilts, electric blankets and all things snugly. After months of the warm weather it is always exciting to be dusting off the leather boots and be out showing customers our winter products.
Tips for Hot Sleepers: 2
Hot Sleeper? Consider this: Layer your Bedding. Every night our bodies lose moisture . The cause of this could be medical, environmental, temperature or the use of certain materials on the bed. Tip 1 covered mattress protectors. Tip 2 looks at sheets, Pillowcases and Quilt covers. Sheets – When it comes to thread counts ‘more’ is not necessarily better for you. There are many technical arguments for and against high thread counts which can be researched elsewhere. As a general rule, the higher the thread count the lower the breathability of the sheet. Less breathability can exacerbate excessive heat in the bed, . Thread counts of good quality sheets of around 350 – 400 should be considered. Sheets are available in the market in a wide variety of fabrics from Microfibre (polyester) Poly/Cotton (a blend of polyester and cotton) Cotton, Tencel. Man made polyester fibres when used in sheeting, are affordable and durable but as with most polyester based products they do not breath very effectively. Tencel sheets provide excellent moisture dispersion and the fibre has natural anti allergy properties. They are the only sheets to be accepted into the Asthma councils Sensitive Choice programme. Pillowcases – If you purchase…
Tips for Hot Sleepers: 1
Hot Sleeper? Consider this: Layer your Bedding. Every night our bodies lose moisture . The cause of this could be medical, environmental, temperature or the use of certain materials on the bed. Actual Moisture loss quantities vary and are debated. Some suggestions are up to 1 litre a night but we suggest you conduct your own research if you need to quantify this. The causes and implications of moisture loss are connected to the different conditions which exist in our bodies or our bedroom. Much of the moisture will find its way into your bedding and ultimately your mattress itself. Check your pillow, sheets and mattress for yellowing. if they are then that’s usually caused by moisture . Moisture in bedding can contribute to the growth of bacteria which in turn could exasperate allergies in some people. In addition moisture can also be one of the factors exacerbating ‘Hot Sleeping’ experiences. We recommend the selection of material in your bedding which will disperse moisture away from your body. Consider your current bedding and work from the mattress up. Select a waterproof protector with a natural fibre upper layer (the waterproof layer should be in contact with your mattress). The waterproof…
