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Cotton Block Print
Bed sheets Flat Sheets and Bed Linens. A bed sheet is a
piece of cloth that is designed and used to cover
a mattress. A bed sheet serves the purpose of
keeping the mattress clean from dirt and provides
a more comfortable feel to the sleeper than if he
or she were to simply lay on top of the mattress
with no sheet.
In some parts of the world, a second bed sheet is
placed on top of the sheet that covers the
mattress. This second sheet is referred to as a
"top sheet." When this top sheet is put in use,
the sheet directly on the mattress is referred to
as a "bottom sheet." A sleeper lies between the
two sheets. Blankets, comforters, and any
additional bed covers are put above the second
bed sheet.
Bed sheets are available in two types: flat and
fitted. A flat bed sheet is nothing more than a
rectangular-shaped piece of linen. A fitted bed
sheet features four corners with elastic bands
around the edges and is used as a bottom sheet. A
reason for using a fitted bottom sheet is to
prevent it from slipping off of the mattress
while the sleeper moves around on the bed. A
unique method of folding and tucking while making
up a bed is referred to as "hospital corners and
this is typically employed when the bottom sheet
is flat as opposed to fitted.
Bed sheets have historically been white, but in
modern times many different colors and patterns
are available. The quality of bed sheets is often
conveyed by the thread count. The thread count is
the number of threads per square inch of bed
sheet material. Usually, the higher the thread
count, the softer the sheet is. Common materials
used in making sheets are cotton, linen, blends
of cotton / polyester, silk, wool, rayon, and
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