19-05-2025
Primark shopper 'cried' over £18 bedding that looks just like £120 designer version
A woman has told how she 'cried' after she spotted a Primark bedding set that closely resembled one from her favourite designer brand, which would have cost her an eye-watering £120. "When I tell you I cried when I saw this bedding in Primark," Tiktokker Ffion penned as part of her TikTok's caption.
Ffion highlighted her find in her video with the words: "Your sign to run to Primark for the Djerf Avenue dupe bedding," and mentioned that the Primark set is a bargain at only £18, offering shoppers a substantial saving of £102 in comparison to the designer version.
Included in the £18 deal are both a duvet cover and a fitted sheet, eliminating the need for additional spending on a separate undersheet. The design features a fruit print, and it looked absolutely striking once Ffion had styled it on her bed.
She then accessorised with added cushions and her Jellycat croissant plush, culminating in a bedroom display worthy of royalty, reports Bristol Live.
While some commenters expressed discontent over the bedding's material blend – made up of polyester and a "minimum of 50 percent" cotton – polycotton does offer certain advantages, particularly for bedding.
This fabric is a durable, economical and practical combination of polyester and cotton; polycotton resists wrinkles, shrinkage, and fading better than pure cotton does, providing ease of maintenance and longevity.
This can often be preferable features for bedding materials.
The blend's polyester fibres contribute strength and durability to the bedding, ensuring it remains robust and keeps its form even after repeated washes.
Additionally, polycotton outpaces pure cotton in drying times, a particular advantage for laundering in damp climates or when quick reuse is necessary.
Not only is polycotton generally more wallet-friendly than 100 percent cotton options, but it also offers a more lightweight feel, attracting those who prioritise both comfort and thriftiness.
Although pure cotton gets plaudits for its natural softness and breathability, polycotton strikes an ideal balance between cosiness, convenience, and cost-efficiency, meeting diverse daily requirements.
The packaging reads: "Product made using a minimum of 50 percent cotton from the Primark sustainable cotton programme."
Intrigue regarding the bedding's tactile quality was apparent, with a TikTok comment querying, "But is it soft?"
A response on the thread reassured potential buyers: "They don't feel soft in the packets (I was always put off by this) but I promise you they are when you put them on and when they're freshly washed!"
The hue of the fitted sheet sparked another query: "What colour is the fitted sheet, hun?"
A helpful response in the TikTok conversation revealed "blue stripes," whilst reminding viewers that other colours for fitted sheets are available at Primark for those looking for a different shade.
