Bed sheets have some slight size variations depending on the brand, so even though you’re buying queen sheets for your queen bed, they may not fit as well as you expected. While it’s okay for your comforter and flat sheet to be a couple inches off, your fitted sheet should match perfectly with your mattress so it won’t bunch or fall off.

Even though you’re buying queen sheets for your queen bed, they may not fit as well as you expected. While it’s okay for your comforter and flat sheet to be a couple inches off, your fitted sheet should match perfectly with your mattress so it won’t bunch or fall off.

How to Measure your Mattress

When choosing sheets, you want to keep in mind your mattress’s height, width, and thickness. Although mattresses typically have the same height and width, they may vary ever so slightly. Also, depending on the firmness and materials in the mattress, the thicknesses differ.

If you’re unsure of the exact size of your mattress or its thickness to get corresponding sheets, figuring it out is quite easy. Here are some simple steps to measure your mattress and figure out its dimensions:

  1. Strip your bed of all blankets, sheets, and pillows to ensure your measurements are accurate.
  2. Using measuring tape, measure the length of your bed from the foot to the head of the mattress. Round up your measurements if needed.
  3. Next, measure the width by taking the measuring tape across your mattress from left to right. Complete this measurement at the center of the mattress to account for any fullness at the center.
  4. Lastly, measure the mattress vertically to determine its thickness or height. If you use a mattress topper or the bed has a pillow top, include it in your measurements to ensure the sheets will cover it and the mattress adequately. Don’t include your box spring or foundation in this measurement, since it won’t be covered by your bed sheets.

Once you have the proper measurements, you can better choose the right size sheets, frames, and foundations.

What are the best bed sheet fabrics?

Choosing the fabric for your bed sheets can come down to personal preference, but it also affects the sheet’s durability, breathability, and softness. Here are some of our favorite bed sheet fabrics:

  • Cotton: Cotton is well-known because it’s generally affordable, breathable, and durable. Its softness depends on the thread count, with the best cotton sheets being Egyptian and Pima cotton.
  • Tencel: Tencel is an all-natural fabric made from the cellulose in eucalyptus. It’s very soft, breathable, and wicks away moisture to ensure you stay dry.
  • Bamboo: Bamboo, also called bamboo rayon, is soft yet silky. The long bamboo fibers prevent pilling and boost the sheet’s durability.
  • Polyester: Polyester is very inexpensive and durable against stains, wear, and wrinkles. Still, it’s less breathable, moisture resistant, or soft compared to other mattress materials.

How often should I replace my bed sheets?

You should replace your sheets every 2 to 3 years, but if you aren’t positive how old your bedsheets are, here are some indicators it’s time to replace your sheets:

  • Thinning and tearing fabric
  • Discoloration or yellowing (due to bodily oils)
  • Fabric pilling
  • Fading

Be sure to wash your bed sheets every one to two weeks to help them last longer.

Fitted Sheets For 6 Inch Mattresses

  • Mellanni Queen Sheet Set
  • Cariloha Classic Bamboo
  • Dreamz 400 Thread Count Specialty Size Sheet Set for Queen Size Memory Foam Mattress
  • Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheet Set for Queen Size Bed, Solid White
  • Utopia Bedding Full Bed Sheets Set

Why does my fitted sheet keep coming off?

Your fitted sheet may be too small for your mattress’s thickness and thus can’t securely stay in place. If so, we recommend switching to a deep pocketed fitted sheet. You can also try out sheet suspenders or straps, elastic clips you attach to the corner of your bed to keep the sheets together.

Pillowcase Sizes and Dimensions

Different pillow sizes are suited for specific bed sizes to ensure there are no gaps between your pillow and the mattress. Pillowcases are approximately the same length as their corresponding pillow, give or take one or two inches, but they  are also several inches wider.

Let’s take a look at the approximate pillowcase sizes you can expect:

  • Standard: 20 inches by 32 inches
  • Queen: 20 inches by 30 inches
  • King: 20 by 36 inches
  • Body: 20 by 54 inches

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