Author/authoress: Julie Lavariere

What is high-quality bed linen?

There are many types of bed linen available on the market. Some are very high-end, even luxurious, while others are simpler and more modest. In order to make the distinction, it's best to take a quick look at the various fabric qualities available for sale, and then learn how to determine them.... Read more "

Which bed linen for summer?

Adapting bed linen to the season ensures optimum comfort for sleepers. Winter's coolness, summer's heat and even mid-season's variety of temperatures call for the right bed linen. In addition to the climate, the aesthetics of the bed linen also play an important role in... Read more "

What bed linen material should I choose?

Today, French textile manufacturing is carried out by luxury brands, particularly for top-of-the-range bed linen.

The choice of color or pattern for bed linen is mainly a matter of personal taste. When it comes to material, however, we tend to get lost in the sea of choices. Certainly, feel is an indicator of quality and comfort of use, but durability... Read more "

Which bed linen for a guest room?

November 18th sale, Julie Lavarière collection, top-of-the-range bed linen made in France, on exclusive sale in Lyon

Staying in a B&B means finding a moment of calm and serenity for guests. This objective will only be fully achieved if the setting and conditions of the stay reflect a sense of comfort and tranquillity. Among the fundamental criteria for guest satisfaction in a chambre d'hôtes is... Read more "

Bed linen for gîtes: why choose quality?

Julie Lavarière, top-of-the-range bed linen made in France, on exclusive sale in Lyon

Gites are known as rural accommodations. For a weekend or a vacation, these places are ideal for reconciling with nature and forgetting the hustle and bustle of the city. For a peaceful, trouble-free stay, guests need to have the necessary logistics at their disposal... Read more "

What is cotton percale?

We often associate percale with a fabric, but it's a weaving technique that gives the fabric exceptional quality and properties. Cotton percale is made from the longest cotton fibers. The essential characteristic of cotton percale is its tight, regular weave... Read more "

Textile printing: what has digital brought to print?

Digital textile printing gives new life to the French textile industry

Flashback: only 15 years ago, textile printing was carried out solely using engraved cylinders installed on rotary presses. Today, printing is digital, an evolution that opens up a host of new prospects! A cylinder 64 centimeters in diameter and 3 meters long, one for each color, installed side by side... Read more "