With the majority of bedding retailers now having extensive ranges of cotton duvet covers, there is bound to be something that you like if you put a bit of time into the search. A large proportion of cotton sheets that have patterned designs are made using a blend of cotton and polyester. This poly-cotton material is often derived from a mix of 50% cotton with 50% polyester although this can vary. Cotton and polyester material has proven to be very popular for the modern dyes of today. It is now possible to use a contrast of very dark colours with the brightest whites and creams on the same design without any colour bleeding. Bold contemporary prints can now be achieved using a full colour scale.
These cotton duvet covers are easy to care for as it is possible to frequently machine wash and tumble dry this type of material. Due to this, they are suitable for use in children's bedrooms where they are likely to need washing on a much more frequent basis due to spillages and night-time accidents. The fact that they can be made with a wide range of colours and patterns also makes them ideal for use in a child's room. It is easy to make sets with bright coloured patterns and ones with characters from favourite TV shows or football teams. You can also usually get curtains that are made to match the design of the bed sheets to give the room a complete look.
If you are choosing any set of cotton duvet covers that are made with dark colours then you should be aware that very dark colours such as chocolate brown or black may be prone to some fading over time. Of course though, as long as you look after them and wash them in the correct manner they will keep their colour for a good period. As a final note, whenever you purchase any type of bedding, you should always make sure that they are cool washed separately before the first use.