What are the sizes of the bed sheet?

Almost everyone has heard about such names of bed linen sizes as "lorries" or "doubles", but few people understand what they are, and what other standard sizes are available, as well as what dimensions differ from one manufacturer's sets from another. In this article, we will not talk about complete bed sets, but about the main components that determine their parameters - sheets, about what they are, and also about their sizes.

As a rule, most of the produced sheets is divided into several different types according to its size.

• One of the largest kits produced, "Euromaxi" or king size, is produced with parameters from 220 to 240 cm in width, and from 240 to 260 cm in length.
• Another similar, but with smaller parameters, is a set called "Eurostandard" or double. The parameters of the sheet in it can range from 200 to 215 cm in width, and 220 cm in length.
• The next largest set is the "Russian Standard" or double, which includes sheets with the following dimensions: from 175-180 cm in width, and 210-220 cm in length.
• The "smallest" of the sets described above is one and a half or, as it is sometimes called, one and a half sleeping, and its sheets with the following dimensions: from 143 to 160 cm in width and from 210 to 230 cm in length. The difference between the one-and-a-half-bed model and the double one is observed only in the number of pillowcases. The first has 1 of them, the second has two.
• Separately, we can note the sheets from the family set for one bed with two duvet covers. The sheets of such a set come in sizes from 143-160 cm in width, and from 210 to 230 cm in length.
• Children's sheets take a special place - they are produced for babies (from 100 to 130 cm in length and from 140 to 160 cm in width) and for teenagers (from 145 cm in width and 200 in length).

These are the parameters of the sets, which, in addition to the already mentioned sheets, also include a duvet cover, as well as several pillowcases, depending on the type of set.

Europe, like a number of other Western countries, has its own size range in everything, this also applies to bed linen. In addition to the specified parameters, on the packaging of the laundry, if it is purchased separately, the name generally accepted by the classification of the country of origin is indicated.

Thus, the "European standard" is designated as a queen, a double set as full / double, and a one-and-a-half set as an extralong size.

In addition to the classical classification by the names of the sets, the sheets are also divided into the following types.

• Plain sheets. They are convenient, we are all used to using them. They are easy to wash, dry, iron and fold. But they often need to be refilled. And some even manage to adapt the old sheet on the farm because of its convenient shape.
• Fitted sheets. Their advantage is obvious - they do not stray on the bed, tightly fitting the mattress. You do not need to iron such linen. They are sometimes also used as covers. But it is difficult to fold them, especially if it is the maximum size, it will take time to master this skill. Besides, they are hard to choose.A sheet with an elastic band that is too large for the mattress will not hold, and will behave even worse than usual. Such a sheet will need to be altered or replaced with a new one. It can also be noted that underwear with an elastic band is more suitable for a single bed. For large mattresses or beds, it is better to choose a regular sheet and learn how to tuck it securely.

The dimensions of a regular sheet of one set differ from the model with an elastic band. As a rule, the former are several centimeters longer on both sides than the latter.

A sheet with an elastic band can be a good solution for a custom bed or mattress. For example, with mattresses connected or a round mattress, on which an ordinary small sheet will need to be fixed all the time due to its limited size, a re-sewn model with an elastic band may be the only optimal solution. It is only important to correctly measure the dimensions of the mattress.

Summing up, it can be noted that the sheet is selected not only by size, but also by the quality of the material. Thus, in addition to correctly selected sizes of bed linen under the mattress (especially for models with an elastic band), the subsequent shrinkage of the fabric can take an important place. Therefore, it is recommended to choose bed linen not made of synthetic fibers that change their size after washing and drying. Be careful and buy quality products, albeit not always well-known.

You will learn more about how to choose the size of the sheet in the following video.