TENCEL™ Fitted Sheets

Fitted bed sheets cover your mattress and have elasticized corners to snugly grip the edges of your mattress and prevent them from slipping off. These ensure your sheets stay in place all night and give your bed a smooth sleeping surface. A flat sheet doesn’t have elasticized corners and is used as a hygienic barrier under your upper bedding layers.

If you want your sheets to fit your bed securely, you’ll need to match the fitted sheet size to your mattress dimensions and ensure that the pocket depth is the same to fit its thickness. Also consider if the fabric has elasticity or not because it may affect how it hugs the mattress.

A silky Tencel eucalyptus fitted sheet uses one of the best fabrics for restful sleep because it's 

made from wood pulp. A Tencel fitted sheet also has antimicrobial and hypoallergenic properties. Sheets made of high-staple organic cotton feel soft and smooth. The cotton is grown on eco-friendly farms without the use of harmful chemicals. European linen is a crisp, natural fiber made of flax that keeps hot sleepers cool. Organic cotton percale has a sateen weave that feels refreshing, crisp and breathable. Premium fitted sheets are often made with the best fabrics.

Make sure the sheets are the proper size for your mattress and measure the thickness of your mattress to ensure the depth of your fitted sheet is right. A good mattress protector can add more grip, keeping your sheets from slipping off, or you can also use sheet suspenders or sheet straps that fit around the corners of your mattress to keep your sheets on. Make your bed with high quality organic cotton fitted sheets that have better grip than other fabrics.

To maintain the fibers in your fitted bed sheets, use cool water when washing and a gentle detergent. Avoid using bleach because it can damage the fibers. Air dry your sheets for the best results or use a low heat dryer setting as an alternative. Rotate your sheets often and store in a location without sunlight so they don’t fade.

Some people consider thread count as the best measure of bed sheet quality. But the quality of the fabric used in sheets and the weave are a better indicator of softness and durability. Long staple organic cotton and Tencel lyocell fabrics feel smoother and softer than sheets made with other low quality fabrics like microfiber. The best thread count for fitted sheets depends on what you prefer and how comfortable you expect them to be.

You can use a fitted sheet without a top sheet, and it's a common choice. Many people find this idea more comfortable than using both, especially when the weather is warm, because it reduces overheating by using fewer layers. When you don’t use a top sheet, you should probably wash your duvet or comforter more often, to ensure it's hygienic.

Fitted bed sheets should be replaced if the fabric feels thin, or frays. High quality or premium sheets typically last longer than lower quality sheets. If the elastic on your fitted sheet causes your sheets to slip off your mattress, it's time to purchase a new one. Pilling is also a sign new sheets are needed. To ensure proper hygiene, it's a good idea to replace sheets every two to three years.

For softer fitted sheets, using quality detergent when you wash them is important. Their fibers soften naturally over time, but you can also add white vinegar and baking soda during the rinse cycle for extra softness. Using a low heat dryer setting is preferable to high heat. Dryer balls can sometimes prevent stiffness. Purchase sheets made of high quality fabrics that get softer after each use.