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Debunking the Thread Count Myth: What Really Makes Luxury Sheets...Luxurious.

Debunking the Thread Count Myth: What Really Makes Luxury Sheets...Luxurious.

Posted by BY: RUBY RUSSELL, FOUNDER/CEO BEFITTED BEDDING on Dec 16th 2023

Thread count - it's a term we often associate with the promise of soft, luxurious bedding. But what if we told you that there's more to the story than just those numbers? Understanding Thread CountThread count is simply the number of threads woven into one square inch of fabric. It includes both horizontal (weft) and vertical (warp) threads. The common belief is that a higher thread count equals better quality and comfier sheets. The Myth of More ThreadsHere's the myth-buster: A higher
HOW TO GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP WHEN WORKING NIGHT SHIFT OR OTHER NON-TRADITIONAL HOURS

HOW TO GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP WHEN WORKING NIGHT SHIFT OR OTHER NON-TRADITIONAL HOURS

Posted by BY: RUBY RUSSELL, FOUNDER/CEO BEFITTED BEDDING on Aug 8th 2023

More than 22 million Americans work evenings, on-call, or rotating shifts.This is a problem since getting a good night’s sleep is critical to life expectancy and good health and it makes you a better person. Being sleep-deprived can make you cantankerous, unhealthy, and obese. It will make you more susceptible to health problems such as diabetes, strokes, accidents, and heart attacks. There are many challenges when working non-traditional hours.Your physical health can suffer from shift work. It
6 MYTHS THAT ARE KEEPING YOU AWAKE, AND THE FACTS THAT WILL HELP YOU SLEEP

6 MYTHS THAT ARE KEEPING YOU AWAKE, AND THE FACTS THAT WILL HELP YOU SLEEP

Posted by BY: RUBY RUSSELL, FOUNDER/CEO BEFITTED BEDDING on Aug 8th 2023

Almost 70 million Americans have sleep disorders, with 40% of adults experiencing insomnia. Trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep is a $94 Billion a year problem. Sleep deprivationIs a commonly known problem. The world is full of books, pills, video Ted Talks, and more on sleep deprivation with no clear direction on how to solve it.here are a lot of myths about sleep, confused as fact, which can make it harder to sleep.In this article, we will debunk some of these myths so you can get a go
The Fascinating History Of The Duvet

The Fascinating History Of The Duvet

Posted by by: Ruby Russell, founder/CEO befitted bedding on Aug 8th 2023

So, what is the purpose of the duvet, and where did they come from?Duvets reduce the complexity of making a bed. Duvets make it far easier to make than hospital corners using the top sheet. The duvet is a commonsense replacement for blankets, bedspreads, and the top sheet. Duvet is the French word for “down”. It is like a big bag made of various fabrics to form a large pouch. It goes on the very top of the bed and gives the sleeper warm comfort without a blanket, bedspread, or top bed sheet. It
The Surprising History And Future, Of The Fitted Sheet

The Surprising History And Future, Of The Fitted Sheet

Posted by by: Ruby Russell, founder/CEO befitted bedding on Aug 8th 2023

The fitted sheet not only provides comfort but also cleanliness. Since people continually shed skin cells, and sweat, and may have dust or dirt on their bodies, the bed will over time become dirty and accumulate germs and bed mites, or worse. Sheets can be washed regularly; they protect the mattress from accumulating this dirt. They also protect people from any dirt or germs on the mattress.Before the invention of the fitted sheet, flat sheets were folded around the mattress using techniques suc