Maintenance and Care
Before purchasing sheets, make sure you know the depth of your mattress. The depth of your mattress is the thickness and size of your mattress from top to bottom. This is very important to know when shopping for new sheets as it may alter the fit of standard sheets. Mattress depth can be categorized in the following ways:
The most common constructions are muslin, percale, sateen, flannel, and knitted jersey.[4] In a plain weave the warp and weft cross each other one at a time. Sateen has multiple (usually 3–4) over threads and one under.[5]
All cotton fabrics share one essential quality: they are moisture-wicking, meaning that, at night, they will absorb any perspiration leaving your body dry and refreshed. Also, they are very easy to care for and don’t require any special dry cleaning treatments. Simply wash your bedding in cool water using mild detergent and tumble dry low. And avoid any bleaching agents.