It’s so annoying. You’re trying to relax in bed, play with your children or roll around with your significant other when snap — your fitted sheet gives you the “Ha! I won’t cooperate” message. It pops off the mattress corners and bunches up beneath you in a mass of ornery folds.
Annoying? Yes. Uncomfortable? Yes. Avoidable? Absolutely. A loose tangled sheet can cause extra strain to your bed making routine and damage your mattress (one of the main reasons for bed sheets is to protect the mattress). See below for some effective solutions for keeping your fitted sheets from coming un-fitted, while giving yourself an uninterrupted night of sleep.
It’s so annoying. You’re trying to relax in bed, play with your children or roll around with your significant other when snap — your fitted sheet gives you the “Ha! I won’t cooperate” message. It pops off the mattress corners and bunches up beneath you in a mass of ornery folds.
Annoying? Yes. Uncomfortable? Yes. Avoidable? Absolutely. A loose tangled sheet can cause extra strain to your bed making routine and damage your mattress (one of the main reasons for bed sheets is to protect the mattress). See below for some effective solutions for keeping your fitted sheets from coming un-fitted, while giving yourself an uninterrupted night of sleep.
Choosing the proper size sheets is integral to keeping them on the bed. Making a bed requires either a flat or fitted sheet to cover the mattress which is a personal preference. Often a fitted sheet is preferred due to the elastic corners. Sheet sizes vary depending on the size mattress you have chosen. There are Twin, Full, Queen, and King sizes, as well as other variations of these mattress sizes. Sheet sets usually come with some combination of flat sheets, fitted sheets and pillowcases. Make sure not to choose the wrong size sheets; for instance, using a queen-size sheet set on a full or double-size mattress will not fit properly and will bunch up causing an uncomfortable night of rest. Especially don’t opt for a smaller fitted sheet and think the elastic will allow it to stretch to a longer or wider size.
Choosing the proper size sheets is integral to keeping them on the bed. Making a bed requires either a flat or fitted sheet to cover the mattress which is a personal preference. Often a fitted sheet is preferred due to the elastic corners. Sheet sizes vary depending on the size mattress you have chosen. There are Twin, Full, Queen, and King sizes, as well as other variations of these mattress sizes. Sheet sets usually come with some combination of flat sheets, fitted sheets and pillowcases. Make sure not to choose the wrong size sheets; for instance, using a queen-size sheet set on a full or double-size mattress will not fit properly and will bunch up causing an uncomfortable night of rest. Especially don’t opt for a smaller fitted sheet and think the elastic will allow it to stretch to a longer or wider size.
Always be sure to pay attention to the fitted sheet pocket size. The pocket depth refers to the size of the sheet corners which must fit the mattress height. You do not want a pocket depth that is too short to fit the mattress thickness. To measure the depth, measure the side of your mattress including any mattress pad or topper but not the base or box spring. The American Blossom 100% USA cotton sheets have deep pockets that stay put on all sizes mattresses from the tender 8-inch deep to the popular 12 and 14-inch, all the way up to the super deep 16-inch. Don’t worry if you have a smaller depth mattress with deeper pocket type of sheets, the excess fabric will just tuck under the mattress. American Blossom sheets have an elastic strap that goes all the way around the perimeter; it stays put by hugging the entire mattress.
Always be sure to pay attention to the fitted sheet pocket size. The pocket depth refers to the size of the sheet corners which must fit the mattress height. You do not want a pocket depth that is too short to fit the mattress thickness. To measure the depth, measure the side of your mattress including any mattress pad or topper but not the base or box spring. The American Blossom 100% USA cotton sheets have deep pockets that stay put on all sizes mattresses from the tender 8-inch deep to the popular 12 and 14-inch, all the way up to the super deep 16-inch. Don’t worry if you have a smaller depth mattress with deeper pocket type of sheets, the excess fabric will just tuck under the mattress. American Blossom sheets have an elastic strap that goes all the way around the perimeter; it stays put by hugging the entire mattress.
How you make your bed, morning after morning, can help the fitted sheet stay on successfully. Tuck the top corners of the sheet first before the bottom corners to help you more easily make the bed and ensure that bottom corners are adjusted without pulling the top corners off. Unlike other brands American Blossom includes Top or Bottom labels that act as visual cues to help you place the fitted sheet.
How you make your bed, morning after morning, can help the fitted sheet stay on successfully. Tuck the top corners of the sheet first before the bottom corners to help you more easily make the bed and ensure that bottom corners are adjusted without pulling the top corners off. Unlike other brands American Blossom includes Top or Bottom labels that act as visual cues to help you place the fitted sheet.
Finding the perfect cozy sheets can be a challenge unless you know what to look for. Good features include where the sheets are made, the sheet material and deep pocket-style fitted sheets. Purchasing sheets made in the USA can almost guarantee that you are receiving quality sheets, since USA manufacturers take pride in their craftsmanship. Using natural fibers like cotton (our preferred material) reduces sheet slippage that satin and silk sheets can cause since they are slippery materials; the lack of friction is what causes them to slip around. Cotton is also breathable, durable, comfortable and gentle on sensitive skin. Finding high-quality fitted sheets with deep standard pockets will ensure the fit on your bed. Purchasing wrong size sheet pockets could mean that the sheets are too shallow for the mattress, and the fitted sheet will pop off during the night.
Sheet suspenders are adjustable bedding devices that help keep fitted sheets on the bed that do not have an elastic that goes around the perimeter. Sheet suspenders have either plastic or metal clips that come attached to elastic bands. The sheet clips attach to the sides of the corner of the bed sheet and the elasticated straps go under the mattress causing tension which keeps the corners in place. Using bed suspenders can help you achieve hospital corners since it pulls the sheet taught. For more security you can buy suspenders that cris cross underneath the mattress for a tighter fit.
Stretchy bands can also be used to keep your fitted sheet in place. Stretchy bands go all the way around the mattress over the fitted sheet like giant rubber bands. It’s a simple solution for keeping your fitted sheet in place. You can also tuck your flat sheet under the band to keep it in place while you sleep in your bed at night.
While usually used to keep rugs in place, non-slip rug corners are another great option for keeping your fitted sheet on for a peaceful night of uninterrupted sleep. Just place them between the mattress and the bed sheet and the textured surface of the rug corner will keep your sheet in place.
Finding the perfect cozy sheets can be a challenge unless you know what to look for. Good features include where the sheets are made, the sheet material and deep pocket-style fitted sheets. Purchasing sheets made in the USA can almost guarantee that you are receiving quality sheets, since USA manufacturers take pride in their craftsmanship. Using natural fibers like cotton (our preferred material) reduces sheet slippage that satin and silk sheets can cause since they are slippery materials; the lack of friction is what causes them to slip around. Cotton is also breathable, durable, comfortable and gentle on sensitive skin. Finding high-quality fitted sheets with deep standard pockets will ensure the fit on your bed. Purchasing wrong size sheet pockets could mean that the sheets are too shallow for the mattress, and the fitted sheet will pop off during the night.
Sheet suspenders are adjustable bedding devices that help keep fitted sheets on the bed that do not have an elastic that goes around the perimeter. Sheet suspenders have either plastic or metal clips that come attached to elastic bands. The sheet clips attach to the sides of the corner of the bed sheet and the elasticated straps go under the mattress causing tension which keeps the corners in place. Using bed suspenders can help you achieve hospital corners since it pulls the sheet taught. For more security you can buy suspenders that cris cross underneath the mattress for a tighter fit.
Stretchy bands can also be used to keep your fitted sheet in place. Stretchy bands go all the way around the mattress over the fitted sheet like giant rubber bands. It’s a simple solution for keeping your fitted sheet in place. You can also tuck your flat sheet under the band to keep it in place while you sleep in your bed at night.
While usually used to keep rugs in place, non-slip rug corners are another great option for keeping your fitted sheet on for a peaceful night of uninterrupted sleep. Just place them between the mattress and the bed sheet and the textured surface of the rug corner will keep your sheet in place.
Bedding, especially materials such as silk or satin, might slide around because of lack of friction. To combat this, you can place an under-sheet made of a thick cotton for additional friction and as a protective layer, or a mattress protector to keep smoother sheet fabrics in place and protect the mattress. A mattress topper or textured mattress pad is thicker than the under-sheet and provides cushioning and extra thickness taking up extra room and can help the fitted sheet fit more tightly.
Bedding, especially materials such as silk or satin, might slide around because of lack of friction. To combat this, you can place an under-sheet made of a thick cotton for additional friction and as a protective layer, or a mattress protector to keep smoother sheet fabrics in place and protect the mattress. A mattress topper or textured mattress pad is thicker than the under-sheet and provides cushioning and extra thickness taking up extra room and can help the fitted sheet fit more tightly.
Sometimes sheets wear out and the elastic loses its elasticity especially if it is a thinner elastic and only in the corners. Make sure to buy a sheet with at least ¾” elastic that is sewn around the entire perimeter of the sheet.
Although not very common, zippered sheets come in two pieces. They use a zipper to hold them together. One part for underneath the mattress and the other to fit over the top These sheets encase the whole mattress which keeps the sheet in place but are difficult to use.
Sometimes sheets wear out and the elastic loses its elasticity especially if it is a thinner elastic and only in the corners. Make sure to buy a sheet with at least ¾” elastic that is sewn around the entire perimeter of the sheet.
Although not very common, zippered sheets come in two pieces. They use a zipper to hold them together. One part for underneath the mattress and the other to fit over the top These sheets encase the whole mattress which keeps the sheet in place but are difficult to use.
Fitted sheets are designed to stay on the mattress because they are made with elastic and corner pockets. If your sheet keeps popping off common reasons could be the wrong sheet size, wrong pocket size or the age of the sheets.
Sheets made with cotton or cotton blends are less likely to slip; microfiber, satin or silky bedding may slip more easily since there is not enough traction to keep them put. Also sheets with deep corner pockets are less likely to slip since the pocket conforms to the mattress’s corners.
Hotels use high-quality fitted sheets with deep pockets and strong elastic to ensure a snug fit. Some hotels may use sheet straps or clips as well. Hotels also use mattress protectors which add a layer of grip between the mattress and the fitted sheet. Often hotels use flat sheets as the bottom sheet instead of a fitted sheet to save time making beds. One flat sheet is used and tucked around the bed with hospital corners. Sometimes a second flat sheet is folded and tucked in across the beds foot.
There are many ways to secure bed sheets such as suspenders, stretch bands, mattress toppers an under-sheet or by using safety pins (which we do not recommend as they may rip the fabric). There are also adjustable bed sheets that have drawstrings. Velcro can also be sewn to the sheet and the mattress and then placed together. As mentioned earlier, we believe the best method is to use deep-pocket fitted sheets with a ¾” elastic around the perimeter to keep your fitted sheets on the bed.
We are asked this question often, and the answer is that there is no universal answer. If you wash your sheets with your favorite purple shirt and they become purple sheets, well you will definitely need to replace them, but it really depends on the amount you use the sheets, how often you wash and replace them on the bed, as well as the quality of the sheets themselves. Lower quality ill-fitting sheets that are used daily may need to be replaced every 1-3 years, while high quality fitted sheets carefully sewn using ¾” encased all around elastic design could last 5-10 years or more. American Blossom Linens has a 2-Year Happiness Guarantee, so you can be sure they will last longer than any low-quality sheets out there.
Keeping sheets on an adjustable bed can be tricky since the bed is constantly moving. Be sure to use deep-pocket fitted sheets with an elastic around the perimeter so it hugs the mattress. You can also use sheet suspenders, safety pins and non-slip mattress pads.
Fitted sheets are designed to stay on the mattress because they are made with elastic and corner pockets. If your sheet keeps popping off common reasons could be the wrong sheet size, wrong pocket size or the age of the sheets.
Sheets made with cotton or cotton blends are less likely to slip; microfiber, satin or silky bedding may slip more easily since there is not enough traction to keep them put. Also sheets with deep corner pockets are less likely to slip since the pocket conforms to the mattress’s corners.
Hotels use high-quality fitted sheets with deep pockets and strong elastic to ensure a snug fit. Some hotels may use sheet straps or clips as well. Hotels also use mattress protectors which add a layer of grip between the mattress and the fitted sheet. Often hotels use flat sheets as the bottom sheet instead of a fitted sheet to save time making beds. One flat sheet is used and tucked around the bed with hospital corners. Sometimes a second flat sheet is folded and tucked in across the beds foot.
There are many ways to secure bed sheets such as suspenders, stretch bands, mattress toppers an under-sheet or by using safety pins (which we do not recommend as they may rip the fabric). There are also adjustable bed sheets that have drawstrings. Velcro can also be sewn to the sheet and the mattress and then placed together. As mentioned earlier, we believe the best method is to use deep-pocket fitted sheets with a ¾” elastic around the perimeter to keep your fitted sheets on the bed.
We are asked this question often, and the answer is that there is no universal answer. If you wash your sheets with your favorite purple shirt and they become purple sheets, well you will definitely need to replace them, but it really depends on the amount you use the sheets, how often you wash and replace them on the bed, as well as the quality of the sheets themselves. Lower quality ill-fitting sheets that are used daily may need to be replaced every 1-3 years, while high quality fitted sheets carefully sewn using ¾” encased all around elastic design could last 5-10 years or more. American Blossom Linens has a 2-Year Happiness Guarantee, so you can be sure they will last longer than any low-quality sheets out there.
Keeping sheets on an adjustable bed can be tricky since the bed is constantly moving. Be sure to use deep-pocket fitted sheets with an elastic around the perimeter so it hugs the mattress. You can also use sheet suspenders, safety pins and non-slip mattress pads.
The American Blossom fitted sheets are generously sized, made from American grown cotton and sewn at our family-owned plant, Thomaston Mills in Thomaston GA. Our master cutters — truly the wizards of reliable fit — tailor the cloth with precision and use wide, durable elastic. So, our popular queen fitted sheets — and six other sizes — have the flexibility to fit nearly any depth mattress and the sturdiness to stay put on the corners of your bed without the use of clips or pins. Behind our technical know-how is 125 years of experience manufacturing linens. We truly care that you have the most comfortable, high-quality sleep no matter what brand of mattress you own. So, wriggle around in bed. Jump, play and sleep beautifully. Your American Blossom fitted sheets will fit your bed. And your life. Browse our bed sheet collection today to find the perfect sheets for your bed and make this practical purchase today.
The American Blossom fitted sheets are generously sized, made from American grown cotton and sewn at our family-owned plant, Thomaston Mills in Thomaston GA. Our master cutters — truly the wizards of reliable fit — tailor the cloth with precision and use wide, durable elastic. So, our popular queen fitted sheets — and six other sizes — have the flexibility to fit nearly any depth mattress and the sturdiness to stay put on the corners of your bed without the use of clips or pins. Behind our technical know-how is 125 years of experience manufacturing linens. We truly care that you have the most comfortable, high-quality sleep no matter what brand of mattress you own. So, wriggle around in bed. Jump, play and sleep beautifully. Your American Blossom fitted sheets will fit your bed. And your life. Browse our bed sheet collection today to find the perfect sheets for your bed and make this practical purchase today.
