Choosing colours for bedding

Short answer: White is easiest to keep clean because it tolerates oxygen bleach. Dark colours hide more but fade visibly over many washes.

White is the practical choice

White bedding can be treated with oxygen bleach and washed hot without the colour suffering. That makes marks from cream, makeup and sweat easy to remove. See bamboo bedding.

Dark colours hide but fade

Navy, grey and deep green hide everyday marks, but they cannot be bleached and they fade after many washes at sixty degrees. See bamboo sheets.

Colour and sleep

Many people find calm, muted colours more restful in a bedroom than bright tones. That is a matter of taste rather than a measurable effect. See bamboo pillowcases.

Frequently asked questions

Does white bedding turn yellow

Yes, from skin oils over time. Oxygen bleach and sunlight bring it back.

How often should bedding be washed

Every week or every other week, more often if you sweat at night.

Can coloured bedding be washed at sixty degrees

Yes, but the colour fades faster. Forty degrees is enough for ordinary use.