Fitted sheets have always been a faithful companion to the mattress. Their elastic corners tightly wrap around the sides of the mattress and tuck under it, keeping the sheets firmly in place. While this may not be much of a big deal for people who don’t move around a lot during sleep, this can add more torment to people who find it hard enough to sleep already.
A person struggling with insomnia probably has a lot going on in his/her mind and having to worry about a scrunched up bed sheet makes things even more frustrating. While the use of fitted sheets on mattresses has little relevance over the issue, it will not hurt to take every possible measure to eliminate sources of discomfort during sleep such as a disorderly bed.
One obvious problem one might come across in putting fitted sheets on a mattress is the potential incompatibility between the size of the mattress and that of the fitted sheet. Normally, matching fitted sheets with mattresses poses no problem as long as both the mattress and the fitted sheet belong to the same size range. The problem with some mattresses however, is that although they have standard length and width, they don’t have standard thickness. Some models like pillow top and sleep number beds even require fitted sheets with “deeper” pockets to accommodate them completely.
It is therefore necessary to have knowledge about bed sizes (whether it is single, queen, king, etc.) as well as the corresponding dimensions these sizes translate to. If you don’t know what size your mattress is, measuring its dimensions should be your first concern. Take note of its measurements especially its depth as this is where matching fitted sheets with a mattress can be problematic. Once you are able to determine the dimensions of your mattress, you can simply check the label of each of the fitted sheets you’ll find in stores to see if any of these fits your mattress.
While the fit is a primary consideration in looking for fitted sheets for your mattress, you should also consider the quality of the fitted sheets. A good indicator of the quality and durability of the bed sheet is its thread count or the number of horizontal and vertical threads women together per square inch of fabric. A bed sheet with a thread count of 200 would mean that it is very affordable but the quality may be poor whereas if it has a thread count of 300 or more, it will certainly be durable and of finer quality yet more costly. Just remember that thread count is not as much an indicator of comfort as is the type of fabric the bed sheet is made of.
Fitted sheets are great for mattresses. They provide a comfortable surface ideal especially for those who have difficulty getting a good night’s sleep and they also protect the mattress from getting dirty too soon. While you can’t wash your mattress if it gets dirty, you can simply put a newly-washed fitted sheet on it so it stays fresh and clean to sleep on. Fitted sheets are available in various designs, sizes and fabrics. They can be purchased separately or as part of a set though buying fitted sheets individually is rather difficult nowadays as most manufacturers and stores prefer selling them in sets.
No matter your choice, it is important that you buy a new fitted sheet for your mattress if you’ve got only few or simply want to be certain that you won’t run out of those nice, comfy bed covers.