What Is A Fitted Sheet?

Choosing the Right Option

Bed sheets come in two main varieties: flat and fitted. A flat sheet is simply a rectangular sheet of cloth, while a fitted sheet has four corners, and sometimes two or four sides, fitted with elastic, to be used only as a bottom sheet. The fitted sheet may also be secured using a drawstring instead of elastic. The purpose of a fitted bottom sheet is to keep it from slipping off the mattress while the bed is in use. A particular way of folding and tucking while making the bed, known as hospital corners, is sometimes used when the bottom sheet is flat rather than fitted.

Unlike cotton sheets, the strength of linen lies in its loose weave. Because flax has its own structure, there is little need for densely knit threads to produce a smooth fabric. As such, linen never depends on thread count as a measure of quality. Most linen fabrics have a thread count of around 80 – 150, a much lower range than cotton sheets.

Because silk is an animal product, there are someethical questionsabout its production. Some oppose use of the material because the silkworms are generally killed to harvest the fibers.

One of the most fun parts of sheet shopping is choosing color and pattern. If you have a specific aesthetic or interior design vision in mind, that’s something important to consider as you shop. Not all brands carry a wide variety of colors and patterns, so you may want to start your search with brands that do if that is important to you.

When we think of bed we tend to associate it with comfort. Sleeping on a mattress with clean, crisp, bed sheets, a soft, cosy duvet, and a sumptuous pillow has to be one of today’s simple pleasures. However, this was not always the case. The earliest human beings slept on the cold, hard floor using leaves and straw as a base. Instead of duvet covers or quilts, they used animal furs for warmth.

 Ultimately, the type of high quality bedding you choose for your child's crib will depend on their personal needs and preferences.  Whether it's summer bedding, cot bedding, or children's bedding, prioritize comfort, safety, and quality to ensure your child gets the best quality sleep possible.

Furthermore, LONGSHOW actively promotes recycling and encourages customers to participate in their recycling program. At the end of its lifespan, the bedding sets can be returned to the brand, where they will be repurposed or recycled as part of a circular economy initiative. This approach not only reduces waste but also helps conserve valuable resources.