How to Buy Sheets to Fit a Pillow-Top Mattress Published April 29, 2010 | Updated June 11, 2015 Everyone knows that pillow-top mattresses are designed for additional softness and comfort. Due to the padding, pillow-top mattresses have more depth than regular mattresses. The height of the padding varies, but generally, manufacturers make pillow-top mattresses in depths varying from 7 to 22 inches. Specially made deep-pocket sheets for pillow-top mattresses are available; however, it is important to know the depth of your mattress before purchasing sheets. Here's how to buy the best sheets to fit your pillow-top mattress. Shop Deep-Pocket Sheets ▸ Take MeasurementsPlace a piece of cardboard between the mattress and the box spring. Place a second piece of cardboard on top of the mattress. Measure the distance between the pieces of cardboard. This is the depth of your pillow-top mattress. Search for the SheetsSearch for sheets in the size of your pillow-top mattress.
Sheet sizes are available in twin, twin-XL, full, queen, California king, and king. It's important to get the sheets that are meant for your exact mattress; twin-XL mattresses are longer than twin mattresses, and California king mattresses are longer than king mattresses. Choose a Type of Fabric and Thread CountThe higher the thread count, the smoother the sheets will be, but that can come with a higher price tag. Bed sheets are available in a variety of fabrics, from cotton to satin. A current trend is microfiber sheets, which have the feel of high-thread-count sheets but at a lower price point. Shop for Deep-Pocket SheetsDeep-pocket sheets are meant for pillow-top mattresses and are available in three depths: 7 inches to 14 inches (standard), 15 inches (deep), and 16 inches to 22 inches (extra deep). Find Fitted SheetsFitted sheets have elastic on the sides that hold the sheets in place. They're available with elastic on all four sides, elastic on the four corners, or elastic on two sides.
Sheets with elastic on all four sides fit pillow-top mattresses better. Consider Other OptionsIf you are unable to find fitted sheets with the appropriate depth, consider using straps with sheets for regular mattresses. Straps on each of the four corners will keep the sheets in place. You can also use flat sheets that are one size larger than your pillow-top mattress and tuck the sides under the mattress. Great for our needs (see details) My first memory foam bed! More Comfortable than any Sleeper sofaExceptionalSheets Bamboo Extra Plush Cooling King Mattress Pad with Fitted Skirt "Super, Super Great" - By I searched for several hours each day for about 4 days trying to decide which would be the best mattress pad. I did not look at the positive comments, but the negative ones, trying to find all that was wrong with each one I looked at. There was only one review at the time on this one, but after reading the review and studying the description, I decided on this one.
I received my mattress pad yesterday and it was not crammed in a small box. There was no odor, the material felt real soft and sort of silky but what surprised me the most was the sides that cover the mattress. The material was so stretchable and tight. It was big enough to cover any queen size mattress, yet fit so good. You can not tell this from looking at the picture. When you buy from Cuddledown, you're entering a world of superior quality, comfort and style. Try our soft cashmere blankets, lustrous sateen sheets or crisp percale sheets. Our customers love our flannel sheets and silk pillowcases, as well as our top rated bamboo towels. Shop other Cuddledown top rated products. There's sleepwear, and then there's Cuddledown's premier nightgowns and pajamas. We select only premium quality to provide you with an unparalleled level of comfort exemplified by our Calida sleepwear collection. We are committed to making and selling the best products on the market. Our down and synthetic fill pillows, comforters and featherbeds are hand-crafted right here in Yarmouth, Maine.
Allergy Relief & Sleep Solutions Here at Cuddledown, revitalizing sleep is our top priority. Our hypoallergenic mattress pads and bedding protectors are designed to provide you with the best night's sleep you have ever had. Shop an unrivaled selection of mattress pads and mattress toppers that will provide luxurious comfort while extending the life of your mattress.Good Questions: Big Sheets for Big Mattress? I recently bought a very comfortable, very plush Kingsdown mattress but I am having difficulty finding bedding that fits it properly. Fitted bedsheets that fit mattresses up to 20 inches barely cover the mattress, so I believe I would need bedding that fits up to 22 inches. Bed Bath & Beyond only has one set of sheets that deep, and they seem expensive for their low thread count. I was wondering if you could recommend any stores or websites that sell simple, good quality, reasonably priced bedding that fits such an extra thick mattress. Thanks for your help. We went to The Company Store to see what they had and they have oversized sheets that fit up to 20" mattresses.
This is their biggest. So we googled "22" fitted sheets" and got this:Soprano 400 thread count and 22" fitted sheetsSoprano 400 thread count and 22" fitted sheetsFoglia Gold and Mango 600 thread count bed linens250-Count Fitted Sheets by Carlton Textiles Most of these are "luxury" sheets (that's what you get for buying such a big mattress!) but the last are affordable. Where To Find Sheets for 8-10" Mattresses? Q: We've owned a Tempurpedic mattress for a while now and love it. The only problem is that we can't find sheets that have narrow enough pockets to fit it tightly. Almost all bed sheets these days are made for the extra deep pillow top mattresses that are 15"+ thick. Our mattress is 9" thick and all of our sheets are bunching up and falling off of it. Outside of having expensive custom linens made, do you or your readers know of a good source for nice sheets made for 8-10" mattresses? Editor: Leave your suggestions for Catherine in the comments - thanks! • Got a question?