FAQ - Bedding

Our bedding is manufactured in a family-owned factory, located in the Guimarães region of northern Portugal. Our percale and sateen fabrics are made of the finest long-staple Egyptian cotton, and our linen is made of pure European flax. Made in the United States, our basics are available with all natural European white down or hypoallergenic down alternative filling.

All of our bedding is Oeko-Tex certified, and our down manufacturer is Responsible Down Standard certified. Read our blog stories, Our Products Are Oeko-Tex Certified: What That Means and The Low Down on Down, for more information.

Our products are not certified organic because the organic label does not ensure that an item is non-toxic. Items made of fibers grown organically – but then processed with toxic chemicals – may still carry the organic certification label. Instead, we adhere to the Oeko-Tex certification, which surpasses all other standards in safety and environmental protection. Learn more on our Blog

Thread count actually isn't the best way to measure the quality of your bedding – in fact, it's largely a marketing gimmick – which is why you won't find it listed in our product descriptions. To learn more about the thread count myth and the best way to determine the quality of your sheets, read our Blog story here‎.

Unlike other bedding brands, we do not artificially soften our fabrics with silicon, formaldehyde or toxic chemicals. By choosing us, you’re experiencing the fabric in its purest and most natural form. Our fabrics will continue to soften with use and washing.

Both percale and sateen are made using the finest long-staple Egyptian cotton – the difference is a result of how they’re woven.

Our cotton percale is cool and crisp to the touch – we often compare it to the perfect white button down shirt. This fabric is garment washed, which gives it a soft texture and a more casual appearance. Percale is also very breathable and will get softer with continued use. Many brands use synthetic finishes to expedite this process, but this is something we have chosen to avoid.

Our sateen is extremely soft and smooth. We call it a matte sateen since it doesn't have the overly shiny appearance typically associated with the fabric. It's lustrous, elegant and the more luxurious of our fabrics. Sateen is also naturally more wrinkle resistant.

Our linen is a natural fiber made from the flax plant and is a stronger and more durable alternative to cotton. The fabric is garment dyed and washed to relax the fibers, resulting in a softened fabric which becomes more supple with each wash. Light and airy, linen is perfect for balmy climates and those seeking a classic, casual appearance.

Visit our Care Page for information on how to care for your Parachute bedding items.

Our sets are pre-bundled, and you cannot mix and match size, color or fabric. However – with the exception of our limited edition duvet cover sets – all bedding items can be purchased a la carte, so you can mix and match as you like.

Our fitted sheets are designed to fit mattresses up to 16" deep. For more information, please click on the "Size Guide" link found on each product page.

Ash has been renamed sand. But don’t worry – it’s still the same color.

Yes. We recently launched a hospitality bedding collection, designed to withstand commercial laundering. Please visit our Hospitality site or contact hospitality@parachutehome.com for more information.