Fabric & Materials
Made from 100% Washed Cotton
The Heart of Every Heirloom
Soft, breathable, and lovingly pre-washed before it ever meets your nursery. Every piece of High Cotton Textile bedding is crafted from premium 100% cotton — chosen for its safety, its softness, and its ability to be passed down for generations.
Why We Only Use 100% Cotton
Cotton is one of the safest, most breathable fabrics you can choose for your baby's crib. It's gentle against delicate skin, naturally temperature-regulating, and free from the synthetic fibers and harsh finishes found in many mass-produced bedding sets.
But not all cotton is created equal — and not all cotton is treated the same way before it's sewn. That's where we do things a little differently.
What Makes Our Cotton Different
Every yard of fabric that comes through our Alabama studio is pre-washed and pre-dried before we cut a single piece. We call it our washed cotton process — and it's one of the things our customers love most.
Pre-Shrunk for You
We wash and dry all of our fabrics before cutting and sewing, so your bedding won't shrink the first time you wash it at home. What you order is what you keep.
Softer From the Start
Brand-new 100% cotton can feel stiff and starchy — not what you want against a baby's skin. Our pre-washing process breaks the fabric in gently, so every piece arrives soft, cozy, and ready to love.
The Farmhouse Look
That relaxed, lived-in texture our customers adore? That's the washed cotton at work. It gives every piece a soft, slightly textured, heirloom feel — never crisp or factory-new.
Pre-shrinking matters most on made-to-order pieces, where fit is cut to a measurement rather than pulled off a shelf. Our Crib Fit Guide covers the sizing side — drop lengths, rail cover drape, and mini crib dimensions.
Crisp or Cozy — The Choice Is Yours
One of the things we love about 100% washed cotton is how versatile it is. Most of our customers fall in love with the relaxed farmhouse look it has straight out of the package — soft, slightly wrinkled, and full of character.
But if you prefer a more polished, crisp aesthetic for your nursery, our cotton takes beautifully to an iron and steamer. Either way, it's the same heirloom-quality fabric — styled to suit your nursery.
See the Color in Your Own Nursery Light
Washed cotton reads differently on a screen than it does on a wall. A sage that looks cool and grey on a phone can read warm and soft next to your paint color, and a blush can shift noticeably between morning and lamplight.
That's why we sell fabric swatches of every shade we carry. They're the single best way to order a made-to-order piece with confidence — hold the swatch against your paint chip, your rug, your crib, and your window light before you commit to a full set.
If you're matching to a nursery you've already started, order two or three shades and compare. Most families are surprised by which one wins.
Caring for Your Heirloom Bedding
With a little love, your High Cotton Textile bedding is made to last for years — and even be passed down to little ones to come. Here's how to keep every piece looking its best.
Washing
- Machine wash cold, on a gentle cycle
- Wash separately from other items
- Skip the bleach and fabric softeners — they can damage natural cotton fibers over time
Drying
- Tumble dry on medium heat, separately
- A quick toss in the dryer is the easiest way to "fluff" out wrinkles between uses
Ironing (Optional)
- 100% cotton wrinkles easily — that's part of its charm — but it irons beautifully
- Use a medium heat setting
- Avoid starch sprays, which can damage the fabric over time
- A handheld steamer also works wonderfully
Shop the Fabric
The same washed cotton, cut three different ways.
Sewn Into Bedding
Coordinated crib bedding sets, or individual crib skirts, rail covers, sheets, and bows — all cut to order.
Shop Crib Bedding →Beyond the Crib
The same cotton in nursery curtains, pillow shams, and home textiles, so a room can match all the way through.
Shop Home & Living →By the Yard
Sewing the rest of the room yourself? We sell our cotton by the yard, cut to order in any length you need.
Shop Fabric by the Yard →Shopping by color instead? Start with pink, white, neutral, sage green, blue, lavender, or gingham and buffalo check.
Sewn With Care in the American South
Every piece of High Cotton Textile bedding is cut, sewn, and finished by hand in our Alabama studio. As a small, woman-owned business, we take pride in choosing high-quality cotton fabrics from trusted American mills — and turning them into nursery heirlooms that families treasure for generations.
When you order from us, your bedding isn't pulled off a warehouse shelf. It's made just for you, with the same care we'd put into something for our own families.
Made to order in 3–10 business days, with free shipping on every order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our fabric, before it lands in your nursery.
Will my bedding shrink when I wash it?
Is your cotton safe for babies?
How do I know a color will match my nursery?
Why does my bedding look a little wrinkled when it arrives?
How long will my bedding last?
Can I tumble dry on high?
Do you use any chemical treatments or finishes?
Can I buy your fabric by the yard?
How wide is your fabric?
Ready to Bring Heirloom Bedding Home?
Every piece is made-to-order, by hand, with the same care we've poured into our craft for over eight years. 3–10 business days, free shipping.
