Bed Linen: Bed linen is an umbrella term that encompasses the entire collection of fabric-based bedding components. This includes the bed sheet, but also extends to pillowcases, duvet covers, and sometimes blankets or comforters. Bed linen represents the complete textile outfit of your bed.

If you were fortunate to be wealthy in medieval Europe, then you could use your bed to show off your status. Their impressive beds were carved out of wood, raised off the floor, and often encrusted with jewels. Four-poster beds were created during these times, with velvet drapes to keep out the bugs and cold air, and to further show off wealth. However, if you were poor, you slept either on the floor or a small raised platform with hay for a mattress and a scratchy wool blanket.

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Plus, some fabrics don’t even use thread count as a measure, such as silk, jersey, or flannel.