Features and tips for choosing mako satin bedding

There are so many types of fabrics that it is easy to get confused about this variety. The most popular and high quality ones are those made from natural fibers. Of course, the presence of cotton in the composition is highly valued due to the practicality and environmental friendliness of such raw materials. It is used for the production of many types of fabrics, varying in density, quality and cost. One of the best cotton derivatives is considered to be mako-satin. Bed linen is often sewn from this fabric, although the material can be used to create other products (underwear, light scarves). This article discusses the features of choosing bedding sets from mako-satin.

There is a legend shrouding the origin of mako satin. The fabric owes its name to the owner of the garden, the governor from Cairo, Mako Bey el Orfali, where this type of cotton was once discovered by a French citizen Louis Jumel. Thanks to the Frenchman in his homeland, the material became known as Jumel. An enterprising Frenchman noticed how well cotton grows in an Egyptian garden, and made an offer to the Viceroy of the state, Muhammad Ali, to grow the plant on an industrial scale.

For long staple cotton, the local climate turned out to be the most fertile, therefore, in the 19th century, he already became famous in the textile market. Besides the Jumel or “mako-satin” labeling, the fabric can also be called giza.

When choosing a sleep kit, consider not only the design. They also make high demands on the quality of fabric and tailoring. Of course, natural materials are a priority. Mako-satin is a novelty in the domestic fabric market, while not everyone is familiar with it well enough. However, existing reviews assure that this cotton fabric, 100% natural in composition, is very pleasant to the touch.

Indeed, at the first touch to mako-satin, softness is felt from contact with a silky surface. Bright fabric colors and light matte sheen delight the eye.

Judging by the eloquent reviews of users of bedding made from this fabric, one can judge that it is unusually light, smooth, durable and silky. The external data and quality of this material are almost in no way inferior to natural silk, and its cost is much lower. A number of fabric advantages can be noted:

• breathability;
• durability;
• hypoallergenic;
• color fastness after hundreds of wash cycles.

Also material:

• does not need special care;
• practically does not wrinkle;
• not subject to molting;
• perfectly retains its shape;
• has a visual similarity to natural silk;
• dries quickly;
• not electrified;
• absorbs moisture well;
• does not accumulate dust in the fibers and does not emit it.

Mako satin is created by interweaving extra fine fibers of cotton yarn with a thread ratio of 4: 1, which gives the fabric a special smoothness and noble shine. In the process of creating this high-quality fabric, certain parameters are adhered to:

• the absolute purity of the raw materials used;
• minimum fiber thickness;
• technology of a special satin weave.

For the manufacture of this material, Egyptian cotton is used, in particular, this is a variety known as Mako. It is characterized by especially finely processed fibers from 40 to 55 mm in length, twisting which get the finest fabric with increased density and increased strength. Raw materials for the creation of matter are grown in the Nile River valley without the use of chemical additives and the use of pesticides.

The quality of the workmanship affects the purity of the material. During the production stages, the fabric goes through different stages. To achieve a shine on the front side, the cotton fibers are twisted. The density of the material is increased by processing it with a special solution of an alkaline composition.

Most often, bed linen is made from Egyptian cotton. Each well-known manufacturer necessarily has a line of exquisite mako-satin lingerie. It is classified as an elite product because of its quality and beauty. Drawings 3d and 5d on these canvases look especially realistic and chic. Therefore, it is these sets that are chosen by the most demanding buyers to decorate their bedrooms and the most comfortable sleep.

After purchasing new bedding, be sure to wash it by turning the pillowcases and duvet cover inside out. If there are buttons or zippers, they must be fastened. The first wash is carried out in a delicate mode, at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees. Subsequently, you can wash the products at 60 degrees. If there are any stains on the mako-satin linen, they must be removed before loading it into the washing machine.

The material dries quickly and usually does not need ironing, but if such a need arises, it should be done by setting the “cotton” mode on the iron. In this case, the bed linen should remain slightly damp. Subject to these simple conditions, the kit will not lose its wonderful qualities for many years.

Washing is best done with gentle products that do not contain bleaching ingredients. Then the fabric, even after a couple of hundred washes, will retain its bright appearance and unique silkiness. It is not allowed to wash delicate mako-satin with polyester fabrics at the same time. Otherwise, cotton fabric will lose its aesthetic appearance and tactile qualities. For the same reason, it is not recommended to wash colored and white laundry at the same time.

Since bed linen made of expensive fabrics are often sought to be counterfeited, you need to choose a kit carefully, taking into account certain recommendations.

1. Take a close look at the structure of the fabric. Real mako satin does not stretch under tension and does not shine through in the light, it is dense and smooth.
2. There should be no unpleasant odor from the items of the bedding set (this is the first sign of using a cheap dye).
3. Be sure to have even neat seams and processed cuts.

Buy sleep kits only from specialized stores. Market traders will surely slip you a cheaper analogue under the guise of natural material. Sleeping on real mako satin linen is a real pleasure. And the variety of colors presented allows you to choose a set for every taste.

Different sizes make it possible to choose bed linen for any bed. One-bed, 1.5-bed, euro, family sets are always in the assortment of well-known companies. If you once buy underwear made of valuable and high-quality Egyptian cotton, then you will not exchange it for any other, because in terms of characteristics, such products have no equal yet.

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