When choosing a set of bed linen, you should pay attention not only to the material from which it is made - calico, satin, poplin, silk - but also to size. To avoid getting into trouble and choose exactly the sheet you need, you should know the exact dimensions of your mattress and carefully read the label on the product.
Standard bed sheet sizes
Depending on the application, the sizes of sheets are different (1 m = 100 cm):
- children's room (from 1x1.4 to 1.3x1.6 m);
- teenage (1.45x2 m);
- single (1.45x2 m);
- one and a half (1.5x2 m);
- Russian double (1.75x2 m);
- double euro-standard (2x2.15 m);
- royal euro-maxi (2x2.4 m);
- family (from 1.75x2.1 to 2.6x2.7 m).
In order not to be confused by all these standards in the store, first measure the size of the mattress at home. It is advisable to choose a sheet with a margin of 10-20 cm to prevent it from rolling and tuck it tightly over the edges of the mattress.
Parameters of double bed linen and its equipment
It is difficult to buy a sheet separately, since bed linen is most often sold as a set. Here you need to keep your eyes open to choose the right one and then not have to run to the store for a replacement. How to understand the notation?
Russian manufacturers
According to Russian GOST standards, bed linen is divided into:
- children's;
- teenage;
- single;
- one and a half sleeper;
- double
Standard dimensions in cm:
But recently, manufacturers, wanting to please the tastes of consumers, have added other items. So don’t be surprised if you come across a bed from a domestic manufacturer, and the classification of the set is:
- family;
- euro standard;
- Euro-maxi (king size).
The choice is wide, and you will definitely choose the right set that matches the parameters of your bed.
Don't look for sale single bed linen. No one has been releasing it lately. For a narrow bed where one person sleeps, a “one and a half” bed is used. In this case, the set may contain one or more pillowcases.
Foreign
European manufacturers are accustomed to classifying their products in English words. Remember:
- baby bed (for children);
- 1-bed and single (for one person);
- 1.5-bed and extra-long single (one and a half);
- 2-bed, full or double (double);
- queen (euro size);
- king-size (we can safely call it a three-bedroom set).
Accordingly, the sizes will be slightly different than those of Russian manufacturers:
If you only need one pillowcase, look for the inscriptions: single or 1-bed.
Some manufacturers from Germany and Austria AndThey ignore the sheet, releasing sets with duvet covers and pillowcases. And among Italian products there are narrower duvet covers - only 140 cm wide.Chinese products are usually smaller in height and width than European standards.
Double, “family” and euro
In terms of configuration, both double and euro are absolutely the same:
- one duvet cover;
- one sheet;
- 2, sometimes 4 pillowcases.
The only difference is that the sheet and duvet cover are slightly larger according to European standards.
Family bedding, unlike its counterparts, comes with not one, but two duvet covers and is designed for couples who like to sleep under different blankets so they can tuck the duvet under themselves.
Those whose bed looks more like an airfield than a place to sleep should choose a Euro-maxi.
Pillowcases are always standard: mostly 50x70 cm, but 70x70 are also found.
Selection rules
Buying bedding sets as a set is very convenient, because you don’t need to select individual elements in the same color scheme. And the sheet, duvet cover and pillowcases will be made of the same fabric with the same pattern. Having chosen an acceptable color, carefully read the label, where you can find out:
- country of origin;
- what material is it made of?
- dimensions;
- name of the drawing;
- rules of care.
Duvet cover should match the size of the blanket or be 2-3 cm larger.
Pillowcases sew either square or rectangular. Choose them according to the size of your pillow. If a person sleeps alone on one pillow, then when choosing a one-and-a-half set, you should make sure that it comes with one pillowcase.
“Double beds” sometimes include four pillowcases at once. It happens that two of them are 50x70 cm, and the other two are 70x70 cm.
Sheets are sewn in two types:
- classical;
- tension
A classic sheet may not fit well over the edges of the mattress and wrinkle during sleep. And the tension one is equipped with an elastic band and will hold firmly to the mattress even for the most tossing and turning sleeper.
If you sleep on a sofa or a thin mattress, you won’t be able to use a fitted sheet – choose a classic one, but try to take as large a size as possible so that you can tuck it in tightly and not feel discomfort while sleeping.
Conclusion
Now you are fully armed and can safely go to the store to buy bed linen without making a mistake with the sizes. And choose the design and material of the kit according to your own taste.
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