Selecting the right fitted and flat sheets, be they queen, twin XL or double sheets, can require more consideration than one might imagine. Many people prefer cotton sheets and the selection is vast – one can enjoy organic cotton sheets, cotton flannel sheets, cotton sateen sheets and even jersey knit cotton sheets, just to name a few popular choices. When selecting sheets, thread count is not the only consideration although a high thread count has often come to represent better quality sheeting. Some people prefer sheets which are a cotton polyester blend as they tend to be wrinkle-free.
Some equally important factors to consider include the stitching on the hems and edges – sheets should be double or even triple-stitched in order to stand up to lots of washing and drying; the gussets on fitted sheets should be deep enough to fit today’s modern “pillow-top” and other generously sized mattress formats and the flat top sheet should be large enough to provide adequate coverage.
Since so many people now use mattress enhancers, foam or feather mattress pads and even memory foam mattress covers, the surface area is often simply larger than a standard bed size. Sheets that scrimp on size can pose a problem; especially with a shared bed situation where one person keeps hogging all the sheets. Bigger is better – look for generously sized sheets when selecting your next set of bedding. A good rule of thumb is to have at least three sets of sheets with one on the bed, one in the wash and one at the ready.



Time at Twerlyn


