Glossaire
Weave Styles
The weave style will determine the type of structure of
the cloth. There are three types of structure : cloth, twill and satin each with different properties determining
the level of quality and end-use.
Threadcount
This is the number of threads /cm² or /in² in a cloth (eg
: 57threads/cm² - 150TC for the superior cotton). Generally speaking, the higher the threadcount , the more tightly woven the structure and the better the quality of the cloth.
Easycare
Treatment which softens the
fibresand minimizes creasing during
the washing and drying process for a non-iron
effect.
Grammage
Defines the weight/m² of a cloth. "Grammage" can also refer to the thickness of a cloth.
Colourfast
All our plains ranges are vat-dyed « Indanthren » for guaranteed colourfastness, resistant to bleach and washable to 90°.
Hans'Latt
Registered brand name for fitted sheets specially adapted for
adjustable beds with a patented method
of assembly which ensures indestructible
corners and angles.
Pure linen
Cloth 100% pure linen.
Mercerized
Treatment which softens the cotton and strengthens the yarn improving
the absorption of colorants for bright, vibrant colours.
Coton/Linen mix
Cloth with 100% cotton warp and 100% linen weft.
Microstop®
Registered trademark treatment for protection against dust-mites associating active acaricide agents.
Combed
Yarn made from fine, good quality fibres which have been combed during thespinning process.
Percale
A tightly woven quality of cloth (from 72 threads/cm² upwards) in 100%
combed cotton or 50% combed cotton 50% polyester for an exceptionally soft touch and minimum-iron finish.
Teflon®
Registered trademark for a treatment which gives maximum resistance to water and stains. Ironing and tumble-drying serve to increase its effectiveness and the treatment remains active through washing and dry-cleaning. Although Teflon® fabric protector protects each fibre it does not diminish either the visual aspect of the cloth or its feel and continues to allow the cloth to breath.
