A bed sheet is a large piece of cloth used to cover a mattress
Mattress

A ‘mattress’ is a mat or pad, usually placed on top of a bed, upon which to sleep or lie.The word mattress is derived from Arabic language words meaning “to throw” and “place where something is thrown” or “mat, cushion.” During the Crusades, Europeans adopted the Arabic method of sleeping on cushions thrown on the floor, and the word m…
. It is this sheet that one typically lies on.

In many areas of the world a second flat bed sheet is laid on top of the sheet covering the mattress. This is known as a “top sheet” and when a top sheet is used, the sheet covering the mattress is known as a “bottom sheet”. One sleeps between the two bed sheets. Blankets, comforters, and other bed covers are then placed on top of the second bed sheet.

Bed sheets come in two main varieties–flat or fitted. A flat bed sheet is simply a rectangular sheet of cloth, while a fitted bed sheet has its four corners, and sometimes two or four sides, fitted with elastic
Elastomer

An elastomer is a polymer with the property of elasticity. The term, which is derived from elastic polymer, is often used interchangeably with the term rubber, and is preferred when referring to vulcanization….
, to be used only as a bottom sheet. 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.

Bed sheets were traditionally white, but now various colors and patterns are used. The quality of bed sheets is often conveyed by the thread count – the number of threads per square inch of material. In general, the higher the thread count, the softer the sheet, but the weave and type of thread may affect the “hand” of the material so that a sheet with a lower thread count may actually be softer than one with a higher count. Common materials include cotton
Cotton

Cotton is a soft, staple fiber that grows in a form known as a boll around the seeds of the cotton plant a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including the Americas, India and Africa….
, linen
Linen

Linen is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant, Linum usitatissimum. Linen is labor-intensive to manufacture, but when it is made into garments, it is valued for its exceptional coolness and freshness in hot weather….
, and blends of cotton and polyester
Polyester

Polyester is a category of polymers which contain the ester functional group in their main chain. Although there are many polyesters, the term “polyester” as a specific material most commonly refers to polyethylene terephthalate ….
. Other materials sometimes seen are silk
Silk

Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be weaving into textiles. The best-known type of silk is obtained from Pupa#Cocoons made by the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity ….
, rayon
Rayon

Rayon is a manufactured regenerated cellulose fiber. Because it is produced from naturally occurring polymers, it is neither a truly synthetic fiber nor a natural fiber; it is a semi-synthetic fiber ….
, and bamboo
Bamboo

The bamboos are a group of woody perennial plant evergreen plants in the true grass family Poaceae, subfamily Bambusoideae, tribe Bambuseae….
fiber.

Usually a flat bed sheet is overlock
Overlock

An overlock stitch sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, Hemming or seaming. Usually an overlock sewing machine will cut the edges of the cloth as they are fed through , though some are made without cutters….
ed around the edges to form four seam
Seam

Seam may refer to:* Seam , an indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois* Can seamer, a machine used to seal a lid to a can body, such as in paint or food cans…
s. One of the seams is wider than the other three and helps with orienting the sheet correctly on the mattress
Mattress

A ‘mattress’ is a mat or pad, usually placed on top of a bed, upon which to sleep or lie.The word mattress is derived from Arabic language words meaning “to throw” and “place where something is thrown” or “mat, cushion.” During the Crusades, Europeans adopted the Arabic method of sleeping on cushions thrown on the floor, and the word m…
. The wider seam
Seam

Seam may refer to:* Seam , an indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois* Can seamer, a machine used to seal a lid to a can body, such as in paint or food cans…
goes at the head end of the mattress
Mattress

A ‘mattress’ is a mat or pad, usually placed on top of a bed, upon which to sleep or lie.The word mattress is derived from Arabic language words meaning “to throw” and “place where something is thrown” or “mat, cushion.” During the Crusades, Europeans adopted the Arabic method of sleeping on cushions thrown on the floor, and the word m…
. Sometimes the sides do not have seams, but are finished with the selvedge only.

When making a bed, the patterned or monogram
Monogram

A monogram is a motif made by overlapping or combining two or more letters or other graphemes to form one symbol. Monograms are often made by combining the initials of an individual or a company, used as recognizable symbols or logos….
med side of the top sheet is placed facing down and then the top edge is folded towards the foot of the bed, exposing the design.

This luxurious 100% cotton “flannel” sheet is made of the highest quality fabric that’s “double napped”. That means these sheets are the softest and most durable. Sheets are made with deep pockets and are elasticized around the entire edge which prevents it from slipping off the mattress, thereby keeping your baby safe. These sheets are so durable that they will last all through your baby’s growing years. We’re called sheetworld because we produce the highest grade sheets on the market today. Features the cutest baby cows and pastel color numbers on a white background.

This luxurious 100% cotton “flannel” sheet is made of the highest quality fabric that’s “double napped”. That means these sheets are the softest and most durable. Sheets are made with deep pockets and are elasticized around the entire edge which prevents it from slipping off the mattress, thereby keeping your baby safe. These sheets are so durable that they will last all through your baby’s growing years. We’re called sheetworld because we produce the highest grade sheets on the market today. Features the cutest baby lambs and ABC printed on a white background.

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