Title: Different Types of bed-sheets and the fabrics used
1Different Types of Bed Sheets
2- Bedsheets are of two types
- Fitted Bed Sheets
2. Flat Bed Sheets
Fitted Bed Sheets have elastic seams on all four
sides (or two sides). These sheets never slip off
the mattress during sleep.
Flat Bed Sheets look more or less like a large
rectangular piece of cloth, with no seams.
3Now let's discuss the fabrics used in bed sheets
- Bedsheets are made from fabrics such as cotton,
polyester, nylon, silk, etc. All these are made
for different climates. Some fabrics are useful
for the winter season and some others, for the
summer season. So, buying a bedsheet needs some
thought behind it.
4- Cotton Bed sheets Commonly, there are two types
of cotton bed sheets. One is Egyptian cotton and
the other Upland cotton.
Egyptian Cotton bed sheets are luxurious because
it is made with extra-long fibers. It is very
soft and smooth.
Upland cotton is made with shorter fibers. It is
not as soft as the other varieties.
The cotton bed sheets are breathable, durable,
soft, easy-to-care, etc. So, it provides a
peaceful sleep and is affordable as well.
5- Polyester Bed Sheets Polyester is an artificial
fiber. It is produced from the same polymer that
is used to make plastic water bottles. The
polyester bed sheets are cheaper than other
bedsheets. One of the advantages of polyester bed
sheets is that they keep you warm. So, use it in
the winter season for a good warm sleep.
6- Nylon Bed Sheets Nylon is a synthetic material.
Nylon bed sheets are soft, strong, durable and
lightweight. But, direct sunlight can damage
them. It cannot hold heat that much.
7- Silk Bed Sheets Silk bed sheets are super
luxurious. So people who love luxury can go for
it. The soft fibers used in silk bedsheet is
produced from silkworms. It feels very soft to
your body.
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