INT 323 Kelly Munsell Personal Blog

We spend much of our time in bed. It is estimated that we spend about one third of our lives in bed. Now whether or not that is a good thing it is still a significant portion of our lives. As such it is important that we make our beds as comfortable as possible. The most important determinant of this is the fiber that goes into the construction of the bedding. Various fibers will have different various characteristics when woven into a finished product.   The most common fiber used in bedding is cotton. This is because of its soft hand, durability, and easy cleaning. But cotton is not the only fiber that is used in bedding. Another fiber that is often used in bedding is flax. Linen provides strength and durability to the fabric. It is also known to keep users cooler at night. While it might not be as soft as cotton at first, after a while of use the fabric becomes softer and more relaxed. Linen is most often used for bedding such as duvets and shams not so much for sheets, a...

  While bathrooms are not usually the first room that comes to mind when thinking of a home they are still very important. What goes into a bathroom is also important. We want a comforting space, especially since bathrooms are not wide open spaces. We don't want them to feel like a cell and one way to prevent this is through the use of towels and bath mats. They can liven up the small spaces simply by their color and patterns. They not only add visual interest but because they are cloth and a softer material they can help with sound absorption and make the space echo less. The linens found in bathrooms really tie the space together more than we think. But they are not just there for show. They have practical uses. Because of this we must consider not just their aesthetic features but their functional ones as well.  While cotton is the most popular fiber used in toweling and other bath textile products, bamboo fibers have been growing in popularity. Bamboo is not only eco-frien...