Monday, June 13, 2011

Different Sizes of Bed Sheets

The only way to protect our bedding from germs, dust and dirt is by using proper bed sheets which best fits the bed. They are the necessary things for every household. But in every house and other places like
hotels and hospitals beds are not of the same sizes, they differ according to the individuals taste, and the purpose of usage. Kids have different sizes of beds while the adults have different. So, whenever there is a change in the bed's size and shape there should be change in the bed sheet also. Most of the bed sheets come according to the size of the beds while some are for general purpose.

Let us see the different sizes of bed sheets available in the market.

Depending on the mattress sizes
  • Twin Bed sheets – 39*75 inches
  • X-Long Twin Sheets- 39*80 inches
  • Full sheets – 54*75 inches
  • Queen Bed Sheets – 60*80 inches
  • King Bed Sheets – 76*80 inches
  • California King Sheets – 72*84 inches
These sheets can exactly fit to the standard sizes of mattresses and beds.

Flat Sizes
  • Twin Sheets – 66*96 inches
  • X- Long Twin Sheets 66*102 inches
  • Full Sheets – 81*96 inches
  • Queen Sheets – 90*102 inches
  • King Sheets – 108*102 inches
Apart from these sizes there are some comfort sizes and flat sizes which are usually used in other industries and not for house hold beds. So, the next time you are going to buy a bed sheet it is better to know about the size of your mattress so that you can get the sheet which is designed for your bed.

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