Among the many colors, shapes and styles, fitted sheets stand out brightly. They are practical, do not bunch up, and stay securely on the mattress, without moving even during the most restless sleep. But how to choose the right fitted sheet so that it fully meets your wishes and expectations?
Benefits of fitted sheets
The main advantages of such products are:
- good fixation. A sheet with an elastic band can remain flat and smooth from the first day of use, no matter how many people sleep on it;
- Convenience when making the bed. It is much better to resort to fixing a fitted sheet once than to adjust standard bed linen without clips every day;
- versatility. Such sleep accessories completely replace mattress covers for their owners. If necessary, you can lay out another model with clamps on top.
Caring for fitted sheets
Washing a fitted sheet is almost as easy as washing a duvet cover - you just need to always be prepared for the fact that your new bed linen will behave in the washing machine like a predatory fish in an aquarium with young animals. You need to care for a fitted sheet in the same way as for regular bed linen: silk sheets should never be washed in hot water, and linen sheets should never be wrung out after washing.
Another thing is that many people grab their heads when it comes to ironing a fitted sheet. It's not that difficult to do. The sheet is folded in half so that one half has an elastic band and the other without it. With one hand you need to constantly stretch the sheet so that there are no wrinkles. The situation with folding is somewhat more complicated, because not every housewife wants to fill her closet with untidy lumps.
First, you need to lay out the laundry on a flat surface, with the pocket facing up. Then tuck the corners of one side into the inside of the sheet right into the corners of the other side. This is easier to do than it seems. After which the corners are carefully smoothed out, and the sheet itself is assembled as usual. It is noteworthy that there are a lot of ways to fold a fitted sheet, and some are as exciting as solving a Rubik's cube.
Now you have a general idea of what a fitted sheet is and why it is so much better than regular bedding. You can quickly and easily order a fitted sheet in our online store for custom tailoring of bed linen. We use all possible fabrics at the request of the customer, we accurately select sizes, including for round mattresses, for which a fitted sheet is the only possible type of bed linen.
Standard Adult Sizes
According to GOST, the standard values for sheets with elastic bands are as follows:
- single beds - 200x100 and 210x120.
- one and a half - 214x130 and 200x150.
- double - 210x220 and 214x220.
All parameters presented are approximate. In practice, buyers most often order custom-tailored tension accessories, according to the dimensions of the mattresses they have. The country of origin is also of key importance in this matter. For example, Russian and Chinese textile factories produce bedding products with a width of 140-150 cm, while euro sizes start from 155 cm in width.
Does the material matter?
The catalog of the online store Rrbook.ru presents fitted sheets made from environmentally friendly and high-quality materials. But what criteria should you use to choose?
Terry and knitwear
If you don’t want to iron, then buy a terry or knitted sheet with an elastic band. They are not only very pleasant to the body, but also regulate heat exchange well, so you won’t be cold in winter and not hot in summer.
Knitted sheet with elastic from Karna - from 590 rubles
Linen
If you like linen bed linen, we have separate fitted sheets made from semi-linen fabric. They are produced by the Orsha Flax Mill (Belarus), whose products are well known to Russians. In Belarusian sheets, linen fibers are combined in equal proportions with cotton fibers, so such textiles are softer than those made from pure flax. Linen sheets with elastic will last you for many years, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable sleep.
Linen sheet with elastic
Microfiber
If you don’t have too much money to buy new bed linen, we recommend LILIYA printed microfiber bed linen. By choosing one of the sets, you can save a lot and buy inexpensively a whole set of bed linen: a sheet with elastic bands at the corners for a snug fit to the mattress, pillowcases, and a duvet cover. Bright colors, wear resistance, easy care - all this complements the advantage of the low price of microfiber PCB.
KPB microfiber LILIYA with a sheet with an elastic band
Dimensions for round and oval bed (mattress)
As such, there is no exact diameter for round sheets. It can be anything, based on the size of the mattress for which the tension product is purchased. If we talk about the most popular parameter, then it is a diameter of 200 and 220 cm. It is not uncommon for buyers to require accessories with elastic bands for children's round mattresses, the values of which are in the range of 75x75.
The situation with the choice of rounded bedding looks a little simpler. Standard parameters here range from 66x46 to 125x75. Such oval sheets, as a rule, are matched to children's mattresses that have a semicircular, slightly elongated shape.
Peculiarities
A distinctive feature of sheets whose edges are gathered with elastic is that they do not come out from under the mattress during use.
Also, products, especially those made of knitwear, have good tension and, due to the fact that they do not form folds, look more aesthetically pleasing.
Among the disadvantages is the difficulty of care. You may encounter an unpleasant sensation from such a product when ironing or folding it for storage in a closet.
Fabric gathered with elastic is difficult to lay out on the ironing board. To roll up ironed bedding, you will also have to put in a lot of effort, since the edges, gathered with an elastic band, bend inward.
High-quality kits have a fairly high cost. Therefore, before giving preference to one option or another, you need to take into account all the advantages and disadvantages. And only then make a purchase.
How to choose the size of a fitted sheet
When choosing tension accessories, it is important to consider the parameters of the existing mattress. You can find out the meaning of bedding with elastic bands by carefully examining the packaging of the products. The sheet labels indicate their length, width and height. On some models, the third value may not be specified by the manufacturer. This means that the selected accessory is universal, suitable for the height of any mattress. When purchasing a children's fitted sheet, similar mathematical calculations are required.
Features of the right choice.
Now let's move directly to the guide to making the right choice. For a successful purchase, use a few recommendations presented below, and you are guaranteed 90% success:
- Compound . Be sure to buy natural cotton sheets, without synthetic impurities. Natural cotton allows the body to breathe, does not slip, does not accumulate static and is easy to care for.
- Size . Choose a sheet exactly according to the dimensions of the mattress: length, width and height. For example, for a mattress measuring 120x200x20 cm, a sheet 120x200x25 cm is ideal. Thanks to this size ratio, the sheet fits perfectly in all dimensions, plus the extra five centimeters of the side will be folded on the back side. If your mattress measures 120x200x25 cm, then a sheet 120x200x25 cm will most likely not fit on it. Keep this in mind and buy a sheet with a little extra height.
- Rubber . If you have a choice between elastic around the edges and elastic around the entire perimeter, choose the second option. A sheet with an elastic band around the perimeter holds the mattress much more rigidly and protects it from the sides.
- Certificates and GOSTs. Any product, especially one of high quality, has certificates of conformity and is made according to certain standards. A competent and responsible seller, if asked, will always present these documents. So don't be afraid to ask. If these documents are not available, I do not recommend buying such a sheet.
Material of manufacture
Along with the size, the fabric from which elastic products are made is also important. Among the large abundance of materials presented on the modern textile market, knitted and terry bedding evoke the greatest confidence among consumers.
Knitted stretch sheets
Knitted products have the following advantages:
- high elasticity, allowing the sheets to fit perfectly on the bed;
- softness of the material, which will be especially pleasant during sleep;
- increased breathability and hygroscopic properties, so the sheet can quickly absorb moisture.
Terry sheets with elastic
The advantages of terry bed linen include:
- practicality and durability;
- warmth of the material;
- high hypoallergenic qualities;
- absence of the effect of sliding and rolling, due to which the products will ideally flow around the shape of the mattress.
How to decide on the material
To make sheets with elastic tape, the same materials are used that are used to sew bed linen:
- Calico;
- Poplin;
- Satin;
- Percale;
- Terry cloth;
- Knitwear.
What to prefer? Calico, poplin, percale and satin are quite difficult to match the pattern to the main linen; it is better to prefer plain linen. Terry sheets are very soft, voluminous, comfortable, and in addition, they absorb better than those made from smooth material. Knitted products are the most elastic, will fit and will lie perfectly even if the size of the mattress differs slightly from the standard. In addition, they do not need to be ironed.
Just like regular ones, sheets with elastic braid are made from natural or mixed (natural with artificial) raw materials. This:
- cotton;
- linen;
- bamboo;
- microfiber and fabrics with the prefix polycotton, polysatin, polypoplin (contain up to 50% polyester).
Popular manufacturers
Today, many domestic companies are engaged in the production of stretch sheets. Among them the most popular:
- Askona is the largest company producing not only sheets, but also mattresses of all types. The company's production facilities, located in the cities of Novosibirsk and Kovrov, allow us to supply the market with truly high-quality bedding with elastic bands, suitable for beds of any size;
- "Mertsana" is a famous clothing factory located in the city of Ivanovo. Under the brand of this manufacturer, high-quality knitted and terry stretch sheets are supplied to the market, with a choice of up to 12 color shades;
- “Ikea” is a famous trading brand in Russia with Swedish roots. The production of sheets using the technologies of Swedish developers allows customers to always count on the practicality of their purchase;
- “Artpostel” is another recognized brand of sleep products from the city of Ivanovo. The company produces tensioning accessories of all sizes and colors;
- Hobby Textile is a large company that cooperates with the Turkish brand Hobby Home Collection. It produces sheets made from 100% cotton.
The choice of manufacturer is of great importance when purchasing fitted sheets with elastic, because this is the only way the buyer can protect himself from purchasing low-quality products. In addition, it is very important to correctly select the size and material of bedding, which would not only fit perfectly under the sleeping place, but also would not cause allergic reactions. If you follow all the above rules, you can be sure that your sleep on the purchased stretch sheets will be strong and healthy.
