Cotton Duvet

I just received my duvet cover in the mail, and the fabric is linen-cotton. It's a little too stiff for my taste, and I want to make it softer. Are there any at home remedies out there that will do the trick? Fabric softener, vinegar, washing it a few times? Any kind of help will work. If there isn't a way to make it softer, I can simply return it. Thanks!

"Many use and recommend washing rather than dry cleaning for linen garments, bed and table linens. (However; dry cleaning is recommended for cleaning linen draperies, due to potential for shrinkage in long pieces.) Washing is recommended because the more linen is washed, the softer, more absorbent and more luminous it becomes. One can use either hand or machine washing, but observe the following points:

* Be gentle when laundering linen: use a gentle wash cycle or handwash and use just a little gentle soap. We like Ivory Snow (powder), but some people swear by Woolite, some people like Orvus Quilt Soap (available at some Quilt stores as well as many Saddle and Tack shops!) and some even use their favorite shampoo. Whatever you use, follow the package directions. Place delicate, embroidered or fringed linens in a lingerie bag before putting them into a washing machine.
* Use cool to warm, not hot, water. Wash colored linens in cool water. Soft water is important: Hard water forms a soap scum that make linen stiff and dull.
* Launder stains when fresh. If allowed to set, stains may be permanent.
* Use oxygen bleaches (hydrogen peroxide) for white linen. Experiment to see how much is needed. Chlorine bleaches can cause yellowing.
* Try a couple of tablespoons of cream rinse for your hair in the final rinse cycle. Linen is cellulose fiber, and many swear this makes their linen more lustrous.
* If hand washing, rinse very thoroughly. Removal of all soap will help prevent large brown spots on linen, which are caused by oxidation of cellulose by residual soap."


As far as the dryer..I would avoid it if possible- it could shrink the fabric. It's best to hang out on a line in your yard, or if that's not an option. hang it up over the shower rod/door.

2009-08-22 20:32:32 by Shane

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We were recently in Croatia. Hotels, there, use 2 twin size light weight cotton duvet covers,over light weight blankets for a top sheet on a king size bed. Where can I find this type of duvet?

google

2006-10-10 07:30:42 by jdregne53563

Price: $50.00 $35.90

Includes one duvet cover and two shams
Features a combination of style and softness
Duvet offers protection for your comforter or blanket from wear and tear

Does anyone know where I can find a jersey cotton duvet cover online to purchase? I have been looking everywhere and can not find a good site to find anything like this. I am looking for plain colors also. Thanks!
I have looked all over google, most that show up are not jersey cotton and the one page that does, only has two color choices.

Just google "jersey cotton duvet cover". I had several show up!

http://www.turninglife.com/organic-cotto n-jersey-duvet-cover-p-826.html?currency =USD&utm_source=froogle&utm_medi um=organic

2009-03-14 11:10:34 by PunkRawk13

Price: $150.00 $59.99

Duvet is 88 by 88 inches; shams are 20 by 26 inches; coordinating sheets sold separately
100 percent Egyptian cotton in a 400-thread-count Sateen weave; 1-ply yarns
Full/Queen set includes 1 duvet cover and 2 Standard shams; imported

I tried rubbing achohol on the duvet cover and then it got on to a wool duvet (with a cotton cover). What do I do now?

you can buy something called stain devil... Number 4 should get the ink out i think.... they do different numbers depending on the stain....

2008-12-10 09:52:10 by Judy C

The tag says dry clean only

Hair spray works well, or De Solvit(orange based no toxic spot treatment). I have actually done this and it works, you will have to get it cleaned to remove the residual spot though. Good Luck and God Bless.

2007-10-19 08:59:54 by aiyana11199