Is pure plain white bedlinen a silly idea?

[naturelover]

I love the idea of crisp white sheets and duvet cover. But would it become grubby with time? How would I wash it to keep it bright and white? What thread count is worth paying extra for?

Also, does anyone have actual linen, not cotton, sheets? I always assumed linen would be scratchy... what's it actually like to sleep in?

This is for me and DH of course, the kids can have something patterned and coloured as long as possible!

Thanks in advance

Love white bed linen, especially pure cotton - 400 thread count I think is supposed to be best. My kids love getting in to our bed in the morning because of our sheets I think! Keep meaning to get a set for their beds too... for good value try www.thebestbedlinenintheworld.com
good luck - definitely worth it!

Hang on, this thread is 14 months old! I was about to post but I imagine the OP's chosen some linen now! What's going on with all these old threads coming back to life at the moment?