Have you also made a few mistakes when choosing a bedsheet? Did you misjudge the size or choose the wrong material? We will advise you on how to select a bedsheet, the right size, and the ideal material for your needs. In this article you will get the answer to the question: How to choose a bed sheet?
What to watch out for!
- Pay attention to the quality of the bed sheet. One of the basic indicators of quality is the weight per square meter. This numerical value tells us the amount of fiber used per 1 m2. However, a higher weight per square meter does not always mean higher quality. The quality of the used fiber is also important.
- The price can also reveal a lot. Processing quality cotton is more expensive because it requires a long process of mercerization, so the price of a bedsheet made from these fibers will be somewhat higher than a cotton bedsheet with a blend.
- Fixing to the mattress. You can opt for the so-called sheet, with which the bed adjustment is more difficult, although it has many other uses: for the sauna, protection of furniture during painting, protection of the car seat, etc. And then there’s the tension sheet with sewn-in elastic. It’s easy to work with and the sheet always looks neat.
What to clarify before buying sheets
1. Sheet size
The dimensions of the mattress are decisive, the most common size of the sheet is 90 × 220 cm. Simply measure the mattress before buying. In addition to the length (200 or 220 cm) and width (usually 80 or 90 cm), the height of the mattress is also important. It is usually 20 cm, in the case of higher mattresses (40 cm) choose a flat sheet for high mattresses.
Ideally, a large sheet should cover the entire mattress, including the sides, so that the exposed part of the mattress is not visible. If your mattress measures 90 × 200 cm, buy a stretch sheet with elastic in the same 90 × 200 cm size. This will hug the mattress nicely and keep the top part flat.
2. Sheet material
Or what do you expect from a sheet? There is a whole range of materials – jersey is suitable for year-round use, micro plush is more suitable for winter, satin for summer, …
Benefits of individual sheet materials in a nutshell
Sheet 100% cotton
- Great breathability
- Very comfortable against the skin
- Toughness, long lasting
- Suitable all year round, but particularly suitable in summer due to its high absorbency
- Easy to maintain
Terry sheets
- Warm surface, ideal for colder seasons
- Does not need to be ironed
- Softness and fluffiness
- Also suitable for high mattresses
Jersey sheet
- Non-crushable material
- Less warm, so more suitable for summer
- Pleasant and soft to the touch
- Breathable
Microfleece sheet
- Very warm, suitable for winter
- Soft and pleasant to the touch
- Easy to maintain
- Ideal for children
Satin sheet
- Cooling surface, suitable for summer
- Elegant look
- Breathable
Flannel sheet
- Keeps the temperature the same
- Warm, suitable for winter
- Holds its shape well
- Soft and smooth to the touch
Waterproof sheet
- Impermeable membrane resists any liquids
- Great for young children and the sick
- Breathable
- Does not burn
Our tip
Whatever material and whatever colour you choose, Stofex can offer you a wide range of quality sheets made in our workshops in the Czech Republic. You’ll find basic sizes as well as extended sheets and also crib sheets, sheets for high mattresses and impermeable sheets. If you are looking for Czech quality, you will find it here.
