Sheet Buying Tips

An essential part to any black bedding are the sheets. Not too long ago about the only kind of bed sheets you could get were white, but this has long since changed and now you can easily become overwhelmed by the sheer number of sheet styles available on the market. Not only is there style but pattern is also a new thing for sheets and bedding. Here are some tips to make your money go that little bit further the next time you go hunting for bed sheets.

How Big Is Your Bed?
You might own a Queen size bed and think that Queen size sheets are a guaranteed fit, but sadly you are mistaken. While Single, Double, Queen and King are the standard bed sizes, there is actually so hard set rules regarding how big these are. What this means is that two different manufacturers may product King size sheets that have completely different measurements. What’s the solution here to avoid buying sheets that don’t fit? Measure your bed, and by this I mean measure top to bottom, side to side and the thickness of the mattress. Match these against the measurements of the sheets to make sure they fit.

Shop Around
Different stores will carry varying brands and quality sheets. If your budget is low, then you may be better off visiting discount stores where you are bound to find a bargain, but the brands and styles available will be a bit limited. If money is no problem, then major chain stores will carry just about every brand available but will obviously come at a much higher price.

Count Those Threads
Thread count is a very important thing when it comes to buying bedding. The higher the thread count number the better quality the sheets will be. A high thread count also means that your sheets will feel softer and last longer. What’s a good number to look for? If you want quality, then anything over 250 is considered superb. If you are a bargain hunter, aim for somewhere from 100 to 200 to make sure it is within your budget.

Silk, Satin, Flannel, Blend or Cotton?!?
If you are buying sheets for a bed that you sleep on everyday, then do yourself a favour and spend as much as you can afford. This means you’ll want high quality and a high thread count. The most common type of sheet is cotton, but they do wrinkle easy. Flannel is great for winter or areas that are cold and they will go a long way to help keeping your bed warm. Satin and silk are for those who want a little luxury in their bed but do come at a cost. Again it all comes back to your budget and how much you are willing to spend on your bedding.

Sheets Shrink!
You’ve measured your bed and matched it against the size of your sheets, so everything should be OK, right? As with most things, this isn’t always true. Sheets can actually shrink by as much as 7% in the first washing. What does this mean? It means you might want to make sure your sheets are just a little bit bigger to take into account any chance that they shrink when first washed.

Double Up Your Sheets
If you can afford it, it is a good idea to buy an extra two or three bed sheets. Why would anyone need so many? You obviously aren’t going to use them all at the same time, but when you wash one set of sheets you don’t have to worry about having nothing to sleep on that night. Simply pull out the extra sheet set and use them until they need to be washed and then change back to the original set.

Read the Instructions
Like most bedding, you really need to make sure you read manufacturer instructions regarding washing. This is especially true for any silk or satin sheets you may own. Not reading the instructions may result in a very expensive set of sheets being completely ruined. Knowing how to wash sheets also means they’ll last longer and maintain their quality.