Bed linen sizes - how to choose the perfect set for a comfortable sleep

Content:

1. Size chart of bed linen
2. Underwear in children's sizes
3. How to choose the optimal size of underwear: useful tips

Purchasing bed linen is not considered such a significant event as purchasing furniture or working on transforming the design of an apartment. However, errors in selecting its sizes threaten that money will simply be thrown away. After all, according to consumer protection legislation, bed linen of proper quality is classified as non-returnable goods. Therefore, when choosing pillowcases and duvet covers, you need to be careful. In order not to make a mistake and buy a set that will fit like a glove, you should familiarize yourself with the types and standard dimensions of bed linen.

Size chart of bed linen

According to the generally accepted classification, all sets of bed linen, with the exception of products that are made to order, are divided into several types. You can see their differences in parameters in the following table:

Now it’s worth learning more about bedding sets of each type:

• Single. Since such sets of linen are almost not in demand today and are rarely found on sale, they are not presented in the table. However, those models that can still be found differ in their standard length (2 meters) and small width of the sheet (90-110 cm). The set also includes one standard pillowcase measuring 50 x 70 cm and a duvet cover measuring 135 x 200 cm.
• One and a half sleeper. The “one and a half” trucks, popular among buyers, are also designed for one person. However, their dimensions are larger, and the set includes twopillowcases.  
• Double. This linen is suitable for two people to sleep comfortably. The sizes of bed linen depend on the country of origin. Underwear produced in Russia and Asian countries is slightly smaller in size, while in Germany and other European countries the enlarged Euro Mini standard has been adopted. The same applies to Turkey, where, as a rule, they produce underwear 5-10 cm wider than Russian ones. There’s nothing wrong with that, it’s just that the size of the blanket will be slightly smaller than the duvet cover.
• Queen - ideal bedding for those who love space. In addition to the sheet, duvet cover and two pillowcases, the set may include two decorative pillowcases.
• Family. The bedding set for family use includes a wide sheet, a pair of pillowcases and two duvet covers. You need to choose them according to the size of the blanket, but most often they are ordinary “one and a half” ones.

A set of sleeping linen can include both classic sheets and products with elastic. The last option is convenient because the sheet will not slide off the mattress and you won’t have to constantly adjust it.

Underwear in children's sizes

Equally important is the competent selection of bedding sizes for children. The dimensions of children's underwear do not coincide with adult counterparts, and the fabric is selected more carefully - it must be hypoallergenic. Color also plays a huge role: according to psychologists, this criterion greatly affects the quality of a child’s sleep.

The table of children's bedding sizes (also in centimeters) is as follows:

How to choose the optimal size of underwear: useful tips

High-quality bedding of the “right” sizes helps you sleep well, and proper rest is the key to health and well-being. Therefore, when choosing a suitable kit, it is advisable to take into account other tips:

1. If the package with bed linen contains the inscription “Single”, there is only one pillowcase in the set.
2. Bedding sets produced by German and Austrian textile factories may not include a sheet.
3. It is advisable to purchase a duvet cover after purchasing a blanket. Thus, European standard products may not match the size of the blanket, and folds will form on the made bed. For a made bed to look perfect, the duvet cover should be a couple of centimeters larger than the blanket.
4. If there are different pillows in the house, it’s not a problem. Some textile manufacturers produce ready-made sets with pillowcases of various sizes.
5. It happens that after washing, the linen shrinks and stops fitting onto pillows and blankets. To prevent this from happening, you should carefully read the product care instructions provided by the manufacturer.
6. It doesn’t always make sense to buy bedding in sets. Purchasing individual products (sheets, two or three pillowcases) will help take into account non-standard situations (for example, the arrival of guests) and diversify the bedroom interior.
7. The durability of linen is directly affected by the material. The best option is considered to be linen made from cotton, as well as its varieties: satin, calico. The cambric is magnificent and beautiful, pleasant to the touch, but such products are intended for special occasions - they cannot be washed often. And it’s also worth paying attention to Tencel - a soft, durable, skin-comfortable fabric made from natural raw materials. Tencel bed linen, which belongs to the premium segment, combines all the best from satin, lawn and other fabrics.

The Garda Decor store catalog contains designerbed linen of excellent quality. The assortment includes products of various designs and color palettes. All textiles are made from environmentally friendly, tactilely pleasant materials - light, cozy, warm, perfectly breathable and absorb moisture. You can wash such linen either by hand or in a machine on a delicate cycle. If you need advice on choosing bed textiles that will fit perfectly into the interior, the salon designers will be happy to give professional advice.