Bed linen and towels

judyr


Joined: 07/07/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 19:39

I am just in the process of packing and getting rid of old bed linen etc to replace with new. My question is whether I am better to buy new here in the UK or in Cyprus but am unsure of the quality or prices. I am guessing that as it is quite near to Egypt then Eygyptian cotton goods would be cheaper in Cyprus? I have also noticed lots of imports "made in Turkey".

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 19:42

Re: Msg 1,

Buy in UK.

Earlybird


Joined: 28/04/2009
Posts: 816

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 19:43

I found it cheaper to buy at M & S in the UK, having 'made in Turkey' labels on, than it was to buy here but that is going back a few years.

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 19:43

judyr,



If you want nice bedding and not garish colours buy in the UK. I did find egyptian cotton but they cost an arm and a leg. Ended up buying good quality cotton sheeting and having them made.



The butlers wife

tracy


Joined: 08/09/2007
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 20:59

Definitely buy in England, we did and lots of it too!!!

Tracy

littleme


Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 299

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 21:18

As all above buy in the uk. we did & it lasts as well as being better quality & cheaper.

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 21:18

Just be careful if your beds are from N Cyprus - UK bedding will not fit as the sizes are different! Maggie

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 21:30

I agree with you there Maggie, we have a king size bed and the king size sheets we took over with us only just fit so have now got superking size to lug over )

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 22:01

Thats because you wash them every day. tthey have probably shrunk

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
25/07/2010 00:01

I did have all my bedding make 3 double with Eygypyion cotton..sheets,un-fitted.and quilt covers..It did cost a fortune and would not recommend it..Buy good quality back home and plenty of them..





Spider,X

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
25/07/2010 00:27

Sorry i should add that i got double bedding for the singles,and king size for the double..I also get flat white sheets and pillow cases as in the winter when you put your quilts on the bed you dont always need to change cover and matching pillow case so often it you have a flat sheet under the quilt..the quality ones are for display only if you understand..



Spider,X