- First and foremost, the top sheet serves as a protective layer between your mattress and your body. It helps to keep your mattress clean by catching dust, dirt, and other debris that may fall onto it during the night. This not only keeps your mattress looking newer for longer but also prevents allergens and dust mites from accumulating, which can cause respiratory problems for some people.
'Cotton percale offers that light, crisp feel from the start and sateen provides that silky heavyweight feel that will mold to your body.'



Bed Sheet Sizes
What to Look for When Choosing Bed Sheets
Styles, colours & patterns
Pillow shams are decorative coverings for pillows, often designed with trims, ruffles, flanges, or cording. Add a couple of pillow shams to your bed for extra style.

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However, there are lower quality cottons used in sheet making as well. Upland cotton is one of the most common. Because of its lower quality, it is often cheaper than Egyptian or Pima/Supima cotton. Additionally, organic cotton of any variety is generally more expensive than non-organic cottons.

Pillow shams are decorative coverings for pillows, often designed with trims, ruffles, flanges, or cording. Add a couple of pillow shams to your bed for extra style.
Standard Mattress: 7 to 12 inches high
Deep Mattress: 13 to 17 inches high
Extra Deep Mattress: 18 to 25 inches high
'Flannel is great for cold months as it’s made of thicker fabric with a soft feel,' says Bed, Bath & Beyond. 'However, this is not a year-round sheet option for most climates.'