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A Look at Waterbed Sheet Sizes
By Kevin Stith
Just like conventional beds, waterbeds come in a number of sizes. It is important to buy the appropriate size sheet for the bed, or the sheets will not fit properly and make it difficult to sleep on the bed. One must take several factors into account when choosing what size sheet to buy. The length and width of the mattress are the two most obvious things to consider, but the depth of the mattress is another important aspect to take into consideration. The type of frame is also important. Whether the frame is soft or hard has an effect on how easy it is to fit the sheet over the mattress.
Some of the most commonly found waterbed mattress sizes are King, Queen, Single, and Super Single. One thing to remember is that many waterbeds with hard frames are measured on what is called the California bed size chart. Waterbeds are usually longer than conventional beds, so the sheets are usually 84 inches long instead of the standard 74 inches for most conventional beds. Most bed sizes differ in width rather than length. This is pretty common for waterbeds, but it is important to check for differences between these sizes and conventional sizes. With most sheets, they cost more depending on their size. Since King is the biggest size, they are usually the most expensive. Sometimes, all of the sizes cost the same price.
King waterbed sheets are one of the more common sizes. They are the biggest and usually the most expensive. Queen is the next biggest size. Queen waterbed sheets are also pretty easy to find. Full waterbed sheets are not as common. Full size waterbeds are smaller than Queen size but still big enough for two people. Full size is sometimes called double size. Single waterbed sheets are designed to fit on beds made for one person. Super single waterbed sheets are a little bit wider than single size, but not as wide as full size.
It is important to know the depth, or thickness, of the mattress as well. If any mattress pads or other accessories are added onto the mattress, it may make it too thick for the sheets to fit. Most waterbed mattresses have a standard depth, but it is still a good idea to check that the sheets will fit.
There are a number of different sizes of waterbeds to choose from, each with sheets made just for it. It is important to get the precise size of the bed right when buying the sheets to guarantee that they will fit snugly and provide a comfortable night’s sleep.
Softness Against Your Skin
I had never heard of bamboo fabric until recently. It makes me happy that so many manufacturers are coming up with all-natural products like bamboo linens and towels. These products are good for our bodies and the enviroment as well as being high-quality.
A couple months ago I purchased my first set of queen bamboo sheets, and they are softer than almost any other sheet I have encountered. I actually look forward to going to bed every night in order to feel the silky sheets against my freshly-showered skin. I like my new sheets so much that I bought another set in a diffrent color. They are also quite affordable and easy to find.
Bamboo Sheets and the Benefits For Your Hotel
By While attending a bed and breakfast conference recently, I visited Inn Style in the vendor section to investigate what they had in the way of organic cotton sheets. Instead, I found organic bamboo sheets. The sheets I found are 100 percent bamboo fiber sheets, not a bamboo/cotton blend.
These sheets have all the benefits of satin, silk, and high quality Egyptian cotton bed sheets, with few of the disadvantages of any of them. The price is quite reasonable. Nothing slips off them during the night (the way you experience satin sheets). The hand (how it drapes across your hand) is heavenly. These sheets, be they knit or woven, are soft, supple, and silky to the touch.
Bamboo and silk fibers are more easily damaged by bleaching than other fabrics, so using baking soda and white vinegar in your wash and rinse cycles, respectively, are a better way of keeping sheets clean, bright and soft (and not stinking of perfumes found in fabric softeners). If the sheets get a tough stain, Stain Solver is powerful oxygen bleach you can safely use on them. Bamboo sheets also fair better with a cold-water wash, rather than a warm- or hot-water wash. Think of the comfort you create and the money you save with these laundry changes!
Bamboo sheets are a great alternative to organic cotton because bamboo grows readily much less water than cotton, and without fertilizers or pesticides. By buying natural-colored, un-dyed sheets, you have completed the cycle of natural bedding. And they feel so good you are taking care of your guests, treating them like royalty, but on a reasonable budget.
The knit bamboo sheets I bought from Inn Style to experiment with came in several, softly-hued colors; I chose natural. I later found white, 250 thread-count woven bamboo sheets at Sam’s club. They are a much better quality than any discount bed sheet I’ve ever experienced or purchased. The fabric in both sets of bamboo sheets is soft and drapes nicely. They breathe well, helping keep your guests comfortable all night.
Personally I have preferred jersey-knit sheets because I live in a cool-temperature climate and these sheets regulated my temperature year ’round. I was concerned that I was going to lose that temperature balance if I gave up my knit sheets. Neither of the bamboo sheet sets is a problem for me; I maintain the right temperature while I sleep.
The sheets were soft when we first opened the package. Each has been laundered only twice, so far, but the laundry results are positive. When I removed the knit sheets from the drier the first time, after a few hours of being crumpled, I was relieved to see they weren’t terribly wrinkled. Both sets are somewhat wrinkled after the laundry cycle, which will be a problem for some people, but a non-issue for me. I’ll report again after we’ve had them longer and washed them many more times.
Organic bamboo sheets are a natural for the lodging industry. Bamboo is ecofriendly in its growth patterns, and if you take care of your bamboo sheets naturally, they also are good for your guests with allergies and chemical sensitivities. You can buy them at several places.
Does Thread Count Affect Bed Sheet Quality?
By Corinne Waldon
There is no feeling better than getting into a clean bed, turning the lights off, closing your eyes and falling asleep as your head hits the pillow. On the reverse side, there is nothing worse than crawling into bed, turning off the light, tossing, and turning for hours on end, trying to get comfortable so you can get some sleep. The night seems long and never ending, and knowing you are going to be tired the next day when you get up makes it all the worse. Statistics show that people need between seven and nine hours of uninterrupted sleep nightly. Being comfortable in bed is important since so many hours are spend sleeping, and good bedding can make the difference between sleeping like a baby or laying awake counting sheep.
What is Thread Count?
Measuring fabric and seeing how many yarns or threads there are woven into the length and width of one square inch, is know as the thread count.
Bed linens can be anywhere between 80 to 1,000 and the average range that is commonly carried in most stores is from 150 to 400. Sheets made of cotton, muslin other cotton blends typically have a count of 150. Thread counts of around 160-180 believed to be average quality. Two hundred and over are sometimes referred to as percale. A standard rule is the higher the number, the more expensive the bed sheets.
Does Thread Count Affect the Quality of Bed Sheets?
Consumers want to purchase bed sheets that feel wonderful and will be around many years. Thread count is important but there are also some other things to consider. Among other factors, does affect the ‘hand’, or the feel of the bedding when it touches your skin. You need to consider what fabric the bed sheet is made of and the finish. Counts in the range of 200 to 600 are very durable and soft but remember that other features should be important to you also. When choosing your bed sheets, here are a few items to remember:
1. Cotton/polyester blends of fabric do not feel as crisp and cool but the seldom wrinkle.
2. Flannel and brushed cotton are the right choice for you if you are looking for warmth.
3. By picking 100% cotton weaves, you will get the feeling of satin but it will not be as slippery.
4. Cool and luxurious percale gets softer with each washing.
5. Egyptian cotton has the longest fiber and is known as the ‘King’ of sheets. It becomes softer with each washing while remaining luxurious, smooth and durable.
Most people enjoy a good quality bed linen with a relatively high thread count for optimum comfort. To make sure that the correct sheets are purchased check the thread count before making a decision.
Choosing the Perfect Bed Sheets
By You spend a lot of your time sleeping, which means you definitely want to sleep on something comfortable. Choosing the right bed sheets is definitely important and there are many things to consider. Here are several tips to help you choose the best bed sheets.
First of all, when you are purchasing bedding, you definitely want to make sure you purchase the right size of sheets. There are many different types of mattresses out there, and just because your bed is a king size bed, doesn’t mean regular king sheets will fit. There are pillow tops, extra thick mattresses, California Kings, and more. Pay attention to the size of you bed when you buy to ensure the sheets fit.
It’s important to consider the thread count of your sheets as well. The higher the thread count, the softer your sheets are going to be. If you go with a low thread count, you’ll spend the night on scratchy sheets, which means you won’t sleep well. Sheets over 250 count are the best, and the higher, the more comfy you’ll be at night.
Of course, material is also important when choosing the perfect bed sheets. There are various materials to choose from, including silk, cotton, satin, and flannel. Probably the most common choice is cotton, because it is cool when it’s hot and warm when it’s cold. However, some people love the warmth of flannel sheets, while other prefer the luxurious feeling of silk or satin sheets.
These are just several things to think about when picking out bedding. Your sheets are important to a good night’s rest, so choose carefully.
A Green Home Decor Gift Idea
By: Michelle Radcliff
With the holidays fast approaching, its time to start thinking about what gifts you want to buy this year for family and friends. If you know someone just starting out in a new home or apartment, this environmentally-friendly gift idea is both unique and affordable.
Whether you’re looking for a housewarming gift, wedding gift or Christmas gift, a bamboo bath towel set bamboo sheet sets makes a great gift. “Going green”, a term that is referred to for anyone wanting to become more environmentally responsible and aware, is a fast growing trend. More and more people are looking to buy products that have the least negative impact on the environment. The materials used to make a product and the methods used in manufacturing it are the determining factors of classifying something that is “green” or environmentally-friendly.
Bath towels, bamboo sheets, or any textiles that are made from bamboo fiber as opposed to cotton have several advantages. First, bamboo is a highly sustainable material. It is one of the fastest growing woody plants in the world; some species grow 3-4 feet per day! Cutting bamboo down actually promotes rapid regrowth. Bamboo comes in many different species that are very versatile, making it extremely adaptable to different growing environments. Bamboo uses high amounts of carbon dioxide, a common greenhouse gas and produces large amounts of oxygen. It is abundantly available in many rural communities that are economically challenged, making it a valuable resource to help improve the economies and preserve the cultures of these communities.
In addition to the environmental benefits of bamboo, it also has some natural health benefits as well. Bamboo produces a unique anti-bacteria and bacteriostasis bio agent called “bamboo kun”. This enables textiles made of bamboo to be naturally anti-bacterial and deodorizing. Bamboo requires less dye than cotton while producing more vivid colors. Another disadvantage of cotton is that it takes large amounts of pesticides to maintain and grow it. Bamboo yarn is softer than cotton, often compared to cashmere.
These are some of the great benefits of giving bamboo fiber bath towel sets as a unique, ecofriendly gift. They are also an affordable gift, you can find a set of three that includes a bath towel, hand towel and washcloth for under $40.00. Bamboo bath towel sets and bamboo sheets are great for people with allergies because they are naturally hypo-allergenic and anti-microbial. They’re a gift you can feel good about giving.
Bamboo Sheets Keep Germs Out of Bed
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto on 01.16.07
For those germaphobes or laundry challenged, we learn from the Wall Street Journal about antibacterial bedsheets. They list a couple of brands treated with silver, another with copper, but also bamboo sheets from Elite Linens. “these sheets and pillowcases are made from bamboo fibers that the company says wick away moisture, block bacteria growth and are comfortable for people with night sweats. Some buyers may not like their shiny look.” We have seen claims about bamboo’s antibacterial properties before and looked further. It appears that “The natural antibacterial properties of bamboo fabric come from an inherent quality of bamboo commonly called “bamboo kun.” Bamboo does not require the use of pesticides due to this natural antifungal antibacterial agent. It is rarely attacked by pests or infected by pathogen. The same natural substance that protects bamboo growing in the field, functions in the spun bamboo fibers.” ::Wall Street Journal More on antibacterial goodness below the fold.
A quantitative antibacterial capability test was performed by the China Industrial Testing Center (CTITC) from July 7th 2003 thru July 11, 2003. One hundred percent Bamboo Fabric was tested over a 24-hour incubation period with bacterial strain type Staphylococcus aureous. After the 24-hour period the numbers of live bacteria were counted in each sample. The results showed that 100% bamboo fabric exhibits 99.8% antibacterial kill rate.
Studies by the Japan Textile Inspection Association (JTIA) revealed long-term antibacterial efficacy of bamboo fabric. The quantitative test method JISL 1902 was performed using 100% bamboo fabric that had been washed industrially 50 times. Incubation over a 24-hour period with bacterial strain type MRSA Staphylococcus IID 1677 was followed by a count of live bacteria on each sample. Results showed that bamboo fabric showed antibacterial efficacy (greater than) 70% after 50 industrial washings. (Results obtained from Shanghai Tenbro Bamboo Textile LtD)
Antimicrobial and Antibacterial Textile Benefits:
Fifty individuals suffering from the fungal infection tinea pedis commonly called athlete’s foot were given antimicrobial, antibacterial socks. All fifty test subjects reported the disappearance of the burning and itching that accompanies athlete’s foot within 1-2 days of wearing the socks. Within 2-6 days the blistering and sores characteristic of athlete’s foot disappeared and the skin returned to normal. None of the fifty individuals reported any adverse effects after using the socks. ::Jonano (Press release from clothing company but sounds reputable)
Bamboo Sheets NO! There Not Wood
In Asian countries bamboo has long been exploited for a good reason .Lately the western world is catching on. The latest use for this product is the production of bamboo sheets.
Bamboo has been used in the latest home accessory bedding and the trend has grown rapidly in the past two years.
Let’s take a look at the benefits of bamboo sheets .It’s almost silk but soft with much more traction, as with silk one can feel like there slipping and sliding. Bamboo sheets offer much more traction.
There light and strong anti-bacterial with hypoallergenic qualities. To resist bacteria, makes bamboo an ideal material for bedding given the coverage in recent time to problems such as bed bugs.
In summer and winter this material is very adaptable the way it a just to climate keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer. Because of it’s insulation ability and the material’s breathing nature. Negatives
There are negatives question’s about bamboo sheets .We will address that later.
Soft, Breathable, Beautiful Sheets!
Cotton is the most common fabric used to make bed sheets because of its softness and breathability. However, cotton is often harvested through non-eco friendly means, and dyed with chemicals. The more environmental choice in bed sheets is bamboo sheets, which use inexpensive and renewable bamboo fabric. You might think that bamboo wouldn’t be soft or breathable because it is, after all, wood from a tree, not a flower from a plant. However, bamboo fiber is quite soft and breathes even better than cotton because of the natural spaces between the bamboo fibers. Bamboo fabric is often combined with cotton to create superior bed sheets that trump standard cotton sheets in most every fashion.
In addition to bed sheets, bamboo fabric can be used to make clothing, towels, and even blankets. Bamboo fiber is also excellent for absorbing moisture, making bamboo towels the clear choice in bathroom essentials. When you purchase bamboo fabric, you know that you’re receiving a quality product that is also easy on the environment.