What is Linen Cotton Blend Bedding?

If you love the relaxed, textural look of  linen bedding but prefer a fabric with a softer, more familiar feel from the very first night, then a linen blend could be your perfect match. It’s a question we get asked all the time: what is a linen blend? Put simply, it’s a brilliant fabric that combines the best qualities of two of our favourite natural materials.

We take the beautiful, breathable qualities of linen and expertly blend it with the softness and easy-care nature of cotton. The result is a fabric with the gorgeous style of linen and the welcoming comfort of cotton. It’s a match made in  bedding heaven and a wonderful choice for any home.

The magic of a linen cotton blend lies in its unique combination of fibres, giving you a fabric that feels both new and wonderfully familiar. We’ve taken the beautiful, rustic texture and incredible durability of pure linen and woven it with the softness of smooth cotton that’s loved from the very first touch. This creates a fabric with the stylish, textural look of linen, but with a smoother, softer feel against the skin. It’s the perfect compromise without ever feeling like a compromise, offering a host of linen bedding advantages for the modern home.

One of the most wonderful advantages of linen sheets in a blend is their instant softness. While 100% linen grows beautifully soft over time, a linen blend has a welcoming softness from the very first night, making it an easy and delightful transition for anyone used to pure cotton. This is one of the key linen benefits: immediate comfort for a perfect night’s sleep. The blend also means fewer creases than pure linen, giving your bed a relaxed but slightly more polished finish, straight from the wash.

Linen cotton blend bedding has a simple, fuss-free nature. Because it’s made from wonderfully durable natural fibres, it’s designed to be loved and used every day, standing up to the demands of a busy home. It's incredibly easy to look after, happy to be washed and tumble-dried just like your favourite cottons, which you can read all about in  our care guide.

Of course, because it's woven from 100% natural fibres, it’s wonderfully breathable. It helps regulate your temperature while you sleep by wicking away moisture from your skin, keeping you comfortable and fresh all night long. It truly is a brilliant choice for year-round comfort in any bedroom, from the master to the guest room.

The beauty of a linen blend is its versatility. Its subtle texture provides the perfect foundation for almost any bedroom style. For a calm and minimalist look, simply dress your bed in a full set of your chosen colour and let the beautiful fabric speak for itself.

If you love a more layered look, a linen blend is the perfect starting point. The gentle texture works wonderfully with other materials. Try adding a  chunky knitted throw for extra warmth and texture in autumn and winter, or pair it with plush  cushions to create a rich and inviting feel. Because it has a slightly softer look than pure linen, it pairs beautifully with both rustic and more contemporary bedroom accessories.

If you are still tossing and turning over which fabric to choose, our  linen vs. cotton guide is a great place to start. But a linen blend is the perfect choice if you adore the stylish, textural look of our  100% linen collection but prefer something with a softer, smoother feel from the get-go. 

It’s a fabric we are so proud of, and we think you’ll absolutely love the way it feels.