Bedding for healthy sleep

A growing number of people are suffering from allergies such as asthma and eczema. These can be caused by a number of different things in the environment, and bedding is one of them. If you or a family member have allergy problems, changing your bedding could help.

Anti-allergy bedding

Of course, no bedding can promise to rid you of your allergies, but there are some types of bedding that can improve the environment you're sleeping in. From mattresses to pillow cases, renewing your bedding could give you some relief:

• Mattresses - if you are sleeping on an old mattress, you're not helping to control your allergies. Mattresses soak up all the sweat and dead skin we excrete whilst we're sleeping, providing the perfect breeding ground for dust mites. These tiny mites love a warm, humid environment, which is exactly what your mattress offers. Don't buy a second hand mattress, or use your current mattress once it's reached around 10 years old. Instead, buy a new mattress that's constructed with materials that can reduce the likelihood of dust mites. Bedding that's made from memory foam and similar materials claim to help allergy sufferers, so look into changing your mattress before you do anything else.

• Bedding - you might be surprised to discover that some bedding is better for your allergies than others. Try organic bedding, which is made from cotton and other textiles that have been produced without the use of chemicals. If you're buying organic, make sure your bedding is certified so that you can be sure the textiles are properly sourced. You can also opt for high quality cottons such as Egyptian cotton, which is soft, durable and breathes well, reducing the problems of allergens being caught in the threads.

• Detergents - the powder or liquid you use to wash your bedding can also have an effect on your allergies. Those who have sensitive skin need to ensure that they are using gentle detergents; preferably ones that have been approved by dermatological experts. Changing your detergent could mean that your bedding doesn't contribute to your problems. Wash children's bedding in these detergents as a matter of course to reduce the risk of allergies developing.

Combating allergies is always tough, but there are bedding products on the market that have been designed to help. Finding the right mattresses and the best bedding can ensure that you get a better night's sleep and that your allergies aren't irritated.

Duncan Stewart Textiles Ltd has been trading online at www.towelsrus.co.uk for over 5 years. With 30 years of experience in the towel and home textiles market, we offer the very best in quality and service both to businesses and individual clients. We give you as much information nand advice as we can so that you can make an informed choice when it comes to buying bedding, towels and other textiles. Whether you're replenishing your linen cupboard or ordering personalised towels for a corporate events, we can help. Browse our website to order online, or call us on 0845 123 5880.