How Do You Buy Bedsheets?
Most people spend a third of their lives in bed getting sleep. It’s no surprise that you want your bed as comfortable as you can make it. Here’s how to buy the right bedsheets to make your next night’s sleep a great one. Step 1 Pick a fabric. Cotton has a more natural feel, but can cause skin irritations with some people. If you’re sensitive to regular cotton bed linens, try bed sheets made from organic cotton. Remember that cotton also has a tendency to shrink and wrinkle. Sheets made from polyester (or a polyester blend with cotton) are synthetic, meaning they’re fabricated. These sheets don’t wrinkle much, don’t have allergens and are less likely to shrink than cotton. Satin and silk bedsheets are thin but they feel great against the skin. Step 2 Measure your bed. Make sure the fitted sheet is deep enough for your mattress thickness. Most beds are standard size and sheets are easy to find for your twin, double, queen or king-sized beds. There’s also specialty sizes such as Californi
