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If you've ever shopped for bed-linen or table cloths while travelling outside of Australia, you may have been met by a confused look from the shop assistant when you asked for the “Manchester Department”. Manchester is a word that is used commonly throughout Australia to describe bedding, sheets, towels, pillowslips, table linen and similar items, yet this is not the case elsewhere.

 

In fact, the use of the word Manchester is one that is unique to Australia and the reasons why quite curious. During the 18th and 19th centuries, settlers in Australia were unable to grow cotton crops successfully, while plantations and cotton mills had yet to be developed. This meant Australians needed to import bedding and other cotton goods from overseas.

 

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Have you ever imagined what the beds and bedding we sleep on in the future might be like? We have...and here are some of the suggestions we'd like to see being developed by bedding manufacturers!

 

Beautifying Bedding

 

Wouldn't it be amazing to be able to go to sleep and wake up looking like you've just spent a week in a pricey health spa? We are not quite sure how this one would work but we'd love to see a set of sheets and pillow cases which moisturised and toned the skin while you rested. The designers could even come up with an option which would allow you to wake up with a flawless natural sun-tan!

 

The Self Cleaning Bed

 

If you do your own laundry and bed-making, you'll appreciate what a great time-saver a self cleaning bed would be. Scientific research into nano technology makes this id...

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Symptoms include:

 

• Asthma and breathing difficulties
• Facial or sinus pain
• Irritated and itchy skin
• Weepy or reddened eyes
• Sneezing and coughing

 

If you suffer from the above symptoms on a regular basis, it is possible that you have an allergy to dust mites. Living with an allergy to dust mites can be exhausting and seriously effect your quality of life, but fear not – it is possible to take steps to resolve this very common problem.

 

What Are Dust Mites & Why Are They In My Bed?

 

Dust mites, or to give them their scientific name Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, are minuscule insects which feed on the dead skin cells (dander) which are naturally shed from our bodies each day. It is important to note that dust mites are not parasites, as they only feed on skin cells which are dead, and do not bite li...

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Astrology is study of the movements of stars and planets in relation to earth. These observations have been used for thousands of years to predict planetary events and in particular human behaviour. There are 12 astrological signs, and the date which you were born defines which sign you fall under.

 

Using the colours which correspond to your astrological sign is said to have a number of benefits including increasing confidence and luck. Whether you consult your stars regularly, or are slightly sceptical about predictions based on the zodiac, adding splash of colour to your bedroom can only have positive effects!

 

Aries: March 21 - April 19

 

Those born under the sign of the ram are said to be ambitious, active and courageous. As a fire sign, Arians will find their energy boosted when they brin...

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