What is Washed Cotton?
Washed cotton is a fabric made of cotton or synthetic fibers that has been specially treated to give it a softer, and smoother texture. This process creates a slightly wrinkled appearance that gives it a vintage feel. Compared to regular cotton, washed cotton is softer and more comfortable and is widely used in clothing, bedding products, fabric furniture, and toys.
Characteristics of Washed Cotton
The fabric is treated with high-temperature ironing, giving it a distinct texture that prevents cotton fibers from protruding. It has good tensile strength, is highly durable, and maintains warmth, making it one of the ideal materials for mid-to-high-end cold-weather bedding products.
Main Functions of Washed Cotton
It can withstand more than 10 hand or machine washes, thoroughly removing dirt, dust mites, skin flakes, and other allergens. After washing, the fibers remain intact and do not separate, maintaining a smooth, fluffy texture without hardening. The quilt's resilience and warmth are unaffected by washing.
The fact that hospital quilts cannot be washed is truly alarming!
In hospital wards, quilt fillings are particularly prone to absorbing bacteria, viruses, and dust mites. Once contaminated with bodily fluids carrying pathogens, these quilts become difficult to clean and serve as major vectors for hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). This risk is especially high in ICU wards, where critically ill patients, often with invasive devices like endotracheal tubes, central venous catheters, and urinary catheters, are immunocompromised and unable to clear secretions. These secretions can easily soil bedding and gradually penetrate the quilt filling, creating a breeding ground for infections.
Current ICU infection control measures primarily focus on antibiotic management, hand hygiene, catheter care, air and equipment sterilization, and regular changes of bed linens. However, the internal quilt fillings—constantly in contact with patients and frequently contaminated—receive little attention. A simple bedsheet is insufficient to block the spread of harmful microorganisms, posing a significant risk of cross-infection, which highlights the urgent need for washed cotton quilts in hospitals to prevent the spread of dangerous infections and ensure patient safety.
Wonderful's Washed Cotton Quilt
Wonderful's Washed Cotton Quilt is soft enough for sleeping directly on the skin, which offers a cloud-like feel. It is super soft, skin-friendly, and resistant to fading and deformation, with long-lasting durability. Even after washing, it remains soft. Whether you're looking for a washed cotton comforter or quilt, Wonderful provides the perfect choice for maximum comfort.
