That said, sometimes you might want a specific kind of white button-down for a specific occasion — say, a linen one for vacation or a silk ... made from a cotton poplin that’s thin and ...

terms that refer to the weave of the cotton, which determines the feel of the bedding. Then there’s linen (which is made of flax), bamboo and other alternative fibers, lyocell, jersey, and silk.

In addition to cotton, we’ve recommended some silk and linen napkins that will dazzle ... though we're a tad disappointed at the thin, less absorbent materials that come along with their ...