Whether in bedding or clothing form, linen is an all-star material that is rightfully beloved all over the world. A luxurious yet relaxed choice of fabric, here are five benefits of linen that will convince you to make the switch from cheaper fabrics:

• Strength and Longevity 

Linen is known to be the strongest natural fiber in the world, giving it an automatic leg up when compared to other natural fibers such as cotton. In fact, linen is 30% stronger than cotton, its most common rival in the world of natural fibers. Linen’s strength gives it the ability to be an extremely durable fabric that will last you for years. Although it may come with a more expensive upfront cost, linen bedding and/or linen sleepwear (or other clothing items) are both investment items that are more than worth it. Don’t let linen’s strength and durability deceive you, though- while it may feel slightly crisp at first, linen softens and becomes increasingly comfortable over time.  

• Antibacterial Properties 

When it comes to your bedding and daily clothing, the absolute last thing you want is to be sitting (or sleeping) in your own bacteria for hours on end. Linen has fantastic natural antibacterial properties that make it the perfect fabric to keep your skin clean. In the past, linen was even used for bandages thanks to its anti-bacterial abilities. Nowadays, it makes for the perfect fabric to help you stay fresh both at night, thanks to linen bedding and sleepwear, and throughout the day, thanks to other linen clothing options.

• Year-Round Comfort

While linen is commonly known as a breezy warm-weather fabric, it actually comes in just as handy during the colder months. Thanks to its exceptional breathability, linen is a great temperature-regulating fabric, which essentially cools you down in the summer and warms you up in the winter. Relating back to its longevity, linen’s simultaneous versatility only heightens its investment value. 

• Sweat-Wicking Power (hypoallergenic)

In addition to its natural anti-bacterial properties, linen is also a naturally hypoallergenic and sweat-wicking fabric. It’s extremely absorbent and can absorb up to 20% of its weight in moisture. Because linen is so breathable, however, it takes a lot for it to absorb any moisture at all- linen allows moisture to easily escape, so that you aren’t ever left damp and uncomfortable. Even if you’re a hot sleeper, linen bedding and sleepwear will keep you cozy and warm, yet never steamy.

• Sustainability

As the world progresses, we are made increasingly aware of the need for eco-friendly alternatives. Luckily, linen is the perfect win-win. While extremely functional and luxurious, it is also an extremely sustainable natural material. Linen is made from the flax plant, which is extremely useful- no part of the plant is wasted during production, making it extra environmentally friendly. When left undyed, linen is even biodegradable. Not only is linen itself sustainable, but its high quality means that you won’t fall prey to cheap alternatives that you’ll have to buy time and time again.

Overall, linen is one of the best fabrics available for bedding and sleepwear. Check it out here!

Developing a good sleep pattern is extremely difficult especially if you don’t know where to start. We recommend using these 10 tips to get back in track

• Chances are it's difficult to stay in bed because the sheets or duvet you're currently using is uncomfortable, too hot or too cold. We recommend exploring our products and find a product that suits you the best

• Cut out the sugar and caffeine trust us it's for your own good! Sugar gets us hyper and caffeine energizes us as well. We found that if you want something sweet try opting for cherries that have been found to increase sleep. If you need coffee, opt for decaf or even herbal tea to put you in a sleepy mood, we recommend chamomile tea. 

• Weighted blankets have proven to help those that suffer from insomnia and restless leg syndrome. It will also help if you're struggling with anxiety and depression and just want to feel hugged :) 
• A weighted blanket uses “pressure therapy” — using a calm-inducing amount of pressure on your entire body, similar to the feeling of being hugged, swaddled, stroked, or held. The right size and weight of a weighted blanket depend on the person's needs

• Trust me it's for your own good. Whatever email it is you need to send you can always do it in the morning. We recommend reading a book prior to sleeping (maybe even a boring one). You can also try listening to some soft piano or acoustic hits to put you in a sleepy mode

• Baths have been known to relax the body. Try a night time pamper routine and use different herbs like lavender that have helped to promote sleep. There's no better feeling then hopping into clean sheets after a fresh hot shower

• Setting a time for bed will remind the brain to unwind. By setting a bedtime the body will slowly start to build a routine and this would also help to calculate how much sleep you get every night

• We understand that with the colder season approaching it's hard to get out of the house and exercise. Especially with the pandemic many of us have gotten used to not going to the gym or exercising as frequently as we did before and thus with the lack of exercise not all of our energy is used up.

• Sometimes taking melatonin can help increase sleep. We recommend being smart with the pill as it can easily cause a dependency. Talk to your doctor or a medical care provider for more info. Today melatonin is offered in various ways whether it's a gummy pill or even inhaled through the cloudy melatonin pen.

• Your pillow is extremely important so its crucial to find a pillow that supports your neck and helps elevate your head in a comfortable setting. Explore our pillow options and find one that suits your needs!

• Optimize your bedroom environment by eliminating external light and noise to get better sleep. These factors include temperature, noise, external lights, and furniture arrangement.

Nothing screams the holiday season more than flannel. Its known to spread the holiday love and is perfect for cuddling and creating the perfect wintery atmosphere.

But when I discovered New Season’s flannel sheets I was instantly sold! Not only were the sheets light and soft but they had patterns that perfectly spiced up my bedroom! Investing in a nice set of flannel sheets can give the room a fall and holiday vibe especially if you're not decorating and taking out your 10 year old Christmas decorations.
What I love most about the flannel sheets is that they are perfect to pair with a plain white duvet cover. With their printed patterns it adds a little touch that isn’t too much.

If you love the cottage vibes but don’t want your room to look like Santa's dungeon, these sheets add the perfect touch!After washing the sheets a few times I noticed that they didn’t pill and even with having my dog on the bed constantly the fur was really easy to take out with a quick and easy lint roller! I can’t wait to try out more designs throughout the winter season! 

Tiffany

My Struggles With Anxiety As a third-year university student that is tackling a double major while stressing about what I want to do upon graduation, it is safe to say that my anxiety has increased quite a bit. With the COVID lockdown and feeling trapped and alone I stumbled upon weighted blankets as a coping method for insomnia which is something I struggle with.

I tried out my first weighted blanket a few years back and unfortunately for me, I not only felt suffocated but all the beads inside shifted and I could no longer use it after the first wash. I was hesitant to try out anymore but after a doctor recommended me this brand and blanket it is safe to say I instantly fell in love.

At first glance, the weighted throw is much different than other weighted blankets in the market. In the past, I had to struggle with hiding the weighted blanket under my duvet because the look of it wasn’t the greatest. This faux fur throw not only looks great on the bed but I am able to use it in the living room while watching television as well as it helps comfort me while I study.

As a student the most important thing to me is time. I don’t have time to take my weighted blanket to the dry cleaners or hand wash it at home. When I found out that this throw is machine washable and gets softer even after a couple of washes it became my holy grail sleep essential. I can’t sleep without my weighted throw and I have recommended this blanket to so many friends and family because of how life-changing it is! So if you haven’t tried a weighted blanket this is your sign to get one.

~ Student @ York University 

People always ask me what my secret is too long luscious hair.

The answer is simple along with investing in high quality hair products a silk pillowcase is essential in making sure I maintain the overall health of my hair. I am someone that has struggled with bed head for years. I hated waking up with a poofy mess and with someone with thick long hair a bun is not always the best option… unless I wanted a headache the next day. I remember hearing about silk pillowcases and immediately my first thought was why invest in silk when you can use satin.

For years I tried satin pillowcases I would find on sale at homesense and marshalls, and each night no matter what it would always feel scratchy on my face and I hated the overall feeling of it. After time and research I finally came across the HugMe silk pillowcases and this has instantly became my holy grail product. I finally understand what the hype is about and why people rave about the silk pillowcases.

My blowouts last longer, my hair is less frizzy and I no longer have to wash my hair every other day causing way less damage. I noticed right away the difference between the HugMe pillowcase and other ones I have tried in the past and I noticed right away the high quality and the built-in envelope that ensures the pillowcase doesn’t slip away. This pillowcase has been a game-changer and not only has my hair never felt healthier but it cut down my getting ready time in half. I no longer have to restyle my hair every single morning and ever since I purchased this I no longer have to deal with bed head and hard to manage tangles.

~ Cathy 

We heard the struggle its hard to put inside duvet covers, it moves around alot over night, It gets too hot. We heard it all. But have you heard of money well spent? That is what we can ensure when you invest in our top quality duvets and here are a couple reasons why.

• You can pick how fluffy you want

Unlike prefilled comforter sets, you get to pick how fluffy you want you're duvet to be. Whether you want the fluffiest duvet or one thats so thin you can barely feel it on there are many to choose from. For those of you that want a fluffy duvet with loads of volume we suggest the Australian Wool Duvet and for those that want something thin that will keep them warm we suggest the 4 seasonal Microgel Duvet thats perfect year round.

• You can find one that suits you're needs 

If you're someone that gets too cold at night or too hot, by investing in a duvet that caters to you're needs you're guaranteed either a cool nights sleep using a cool and comfy duvet. Or a warm night using the Australian wool. 

• Makes laundry day easier

Unlike comforters duvets will make laundry day easier because it does not require dry cleaning. With a duvet its the same as having a pillow. This means the only thing you need to wash is you're duvet cover really. However we do suggest washing you're duvet once a year and thats easy as our duvets are machine washable.

• Allows you to change designs frequently

Duvets are great for storage so you're linen closet isn’t overflowing with hard to manage comforter sets. With duvets you're able to frequently stack up on loads of different colours and fabrics. We suggest trying out our bamboo linen duvet cover line thats a mix of two of our best selling fabrics!

• Lasts longer then comforters

When you invest in a duvet you're also investing in the quality. We promise that with any of our duvets you're guaranteed 5 years at least before having to change to a new one. Not only will you be saving money wise in up coming years but you will also save on storage space as well!

• More hygienic 

Ever wonder why hotels and hospitals always prefer to use duvets instead of comforters? The reason is simple and that is duvets are more hygienic. If you're someone that has an allergy we created hypoallergenic duvets such as microgel duvets that are perfect for those that are chronically ill, have ezema and allergies!

All in all these are just a few reasons of why you should invest in a duvet. For more information don’t hesitate to reach out and I’m always more then happy to answer any of you're questions

~ Namal Muskan

Over many years I experienced a number of customers that came in and were scared to experiment. Imagine being scared of colour?? That was the fear of many customers especially those that stuck to whites and greys.

Personally, I always stuck with whites too. All white bedrooms, so nothing looked off was always my go to look. But overtime not only did it get boring, but the maintenance of keeping my sheets white and spotless was just not it, especially with my busy schedule.

Overtime I gradually started experimenting with more colours. When I first saw the burnt orange in the bamboo linen my first thought was “ this is way too out of my comfort zone” and after experimenting with the entire line it has instantly became my go to duvet cover. The key with introducing colour is always mix and matching and remember dark goes well with light. There's so many colour combinations that I now wonder why are we so scared to experiment.

You may have heard the saying, that once a bed is made it makes the entire room feel clean and that is what you want. I love mixing white sheets with different colour duvets. The earthy tones are what I go for because not only is it neutral, but it helps me in hiding wrinkles and dust as well.

So for those of my readers who aren’t ready to experiment with colours just yet. That's totally okay, instead how about trying out just a colourful pillowcase and gradually moving up! We have so many fabrics to choose from and we hope we can help take you out of your comfort zone!!