Bed linen sizes: what are and how to choose?

What are the standard bed linen sizes? We have concocted a complete guide for them.

The double bedding set is suitable for large beds. He understands:

The so-called one-and-a-half bedding will be an excellent option for a single bed and a one-and-a-half bed. Linen size 1.5 is suitable for one person, for two, respectively, you need to take double bed linen.

The 1.5 bedroom size bedding is as follows:

The single bed set includes a 50×70 cm pillowcase, a 135×200 cm duvet cover and a 110×200 cm sheet.

In Russia, a set of underwear with the following dimensions is called euro. In fact, different sizes of laundry can be attributed to this category, since the usual standard in the United States and European countries will not coincide. “Foreign” bed linen sizes are considered a relatively new acquisition of the Russian market. Most often you can find kits with the following sizes:

The family bed linen is designed for two people who do not wish to share a blanket for two, the family set therefore consists of the following elements:

Children’s bed linen corresponds to the size of bed linen 1.5 beds. The most common baby bedding sizes are:

The linen set for newborns is intended for special cradles. Baby sleeping cot linen sizes:

Sometimes in such a set you can also find baby pillows, blankets, canopies and other cute additional items.

European and American standard sizes of bed linen differ from Russian sizes by about 10-15 cm. Special markings are used in the sizes of imported bed linen: “king size” – linen for a very large bed; “2 beds” and “full” – double linen; “1.5 beds” and “extra long single” – one and a half linens; “1 bed” and “single” – single linen; “children” – baby linen for cradles up to 125 cm long.

What should be considered other than the size of the sleeping bedding?

Prefer bedding made of breathable and breathable fabric. This feature is inherent in natural materials – cotton, linen and silk. In addition, these fabrics do not cause allergies and do not irritate the skin. A good quality fabric retains its original appearance for a long time even after many washes (of course, when you choose the right washing mode suitable for this material, you can see it on the label of the bedding or on the packaging ).

Cotton bedding is a great option! Soft, comfortable, does not cause allergies – this material is good in almost all respects. Admittedly, it wrinkles a lot, and if you are a fan of perfect order, the laundry will often have to be ironed.

Perfect for summer! It is not hot to sleep on silk underwear, it creates the illusion of coolness. Since silk is very smooth, it is best to choose a silk sheet with an elastic band so that the linen does not slip or slide off the bed.

Just like silk, satin is ideal for the warm season. In winter, on such linen you will be cool and not very comfortable, unless, of course, your house is heated to the maximum. Atlas looks spectacular and “luxury”, so it is better to combine it with an interior in a classic style, and not with loft or high-tech styles, which are characterized by their conciseness.

Flannel bed linen is ideal for the cold season due to its warming and velvety properties. As a rule, these underwear also contain a certain amount of synthetic fibers.

Bark (reaper or crepe) is a pleated cotton fabric. It is often used to make inexpensive bedding. This material does not wrinkle and is therefore very easy to maintain, but it wears out quickly and fades. Bark underwear can hardly be called soft, so if you are used to sleeping like on a cloud, then this fabric will definitely not suit you.

Economy bedding is most often made of polyester. Low cost is certainly a plus, but there are enough minuses for such underwear. For example, polyester has poor breathability. This fabric is not breathable at all.

Batiste is a fine fabric made from cotton or linen fibers. Most often, pillowcases or other individual elements of bed linen are sewn from it. Suitable for the hot season.

“We are greeted by clothes” – this truth also applies to the things we surround ourselves with, so be careful about the packaging of underwear. If the manufacturer positions itself as a premium class, then the packaging should correspond – good print quality on the label, a beautiful design and the availability of all the necessary information. On the packaging you should easily find an indication of the composition of the fabric, the number of elements and their sizes, and care instructions. Here, as with the documents, you cannot sign until you have read everything. Pay attention to what is written in fine print. Some manufacturers try to be tricky and sometimes put conflicting basic information in the fine print. For example, a large inscription indicates that the set is made of silk, and a detailed examination of the packaging reveals that there are very few natural fibers in the material.

This trick may seem strange, but the smell says a lot about a product. Linen should not emit chemical fragrances. This means that a poor quality dye or synthetic material was used. Such a set of bed linen can quickly come off as a result of washing.

If it is very shiny on the front, but faded from the inside, such laundry will quickly lose its appearance after several washes.