It’s a given that you want fabulous looking, comfortable bedding for your dorm. After all, you’ll be spending a tremendous amount of time in your dorm room each day. Before you head out to decorate your new room, make sure you consult this Dorm Bedding FAQ as you prepare your college dorm checklist. How do I know the right size bedding for college dorms? Your college or boarding school will be able to let you know the size of your dorm mattress, whether twin or twin XL, also called "extra long twin". Some colleges will even have double or full beds, so it is worthwhile to check. Sometimes this information is online, or is mailed in the housing packets, but if not available, just call the college housing office and ask. You’ll need to know what dorm building you’ll be living in, because many colleges have a mix of the different bed sizes. A regular twin is exactly what you’d find in a home: 39”x75”. A twin XL mattress, also called twin extra long, is anywhere from 36” to 39” wide and 80” long (some a few inches longer).
The full or double bed is 54”x75”. It's important to buy the right sized sheets. A twin fitted sheet will not fit a twin XL mattress, so don’t bring your twin sheets from home. That is because the twin XL fitted sheet is a full five inches longer than the regular twin you may use at home. Because the extra long beds require specially sized sheets and comforters, these often sell out quickly at large retailers. Make your move-in day a seamless one, and order online through American Made Dorm®. You don’t want to spend the day searching the local stores for what you need! What is the depth of a dorm mattress? Dorm mattresses are a standard 7” to 8” deep. They aren’t terribly comfortable! You will definitely want a mattress topper or memory foam topper on your college dorm checklist. This will make your dorm bed noticeably more comfortable and will ensure a good night’s sleep. Remember, you’ll be spending nine months sleeping in your dorm, so the extra expense of a foam topper is well worth the investment.
Our dorm bedding bundles include a foam topper. The depth of your topper will also impact the depth of the sheets you buy. Beware of inexpensive or imported sheets. They often have an 8 inch or 9 inch fitted sheet pocket, which won’t be enough to stay put when sleeping. There’s nothing worse than waking up to sheets that have pulled apart from the mattress. The bottom line: if you use a 2 inch or more memory foam or other topper, you’ll need extra depth in your sheets. Recommended size for bedding for college dorms: 12 inch deep pockets for fitted sheets. Our sheets are deep with elastic all the way around the bed. We guarantee they'll hug the mattress. No feet sticking to the plastic mattress during the night! What kind of comforter will I want? A high quality college comforter is a key item for your college dorm checklist (or boarding school checklist). First, make sure you select something that is made to last. Some polyester materials (especially imported) "pill" (ball up) after washing.
Inexpensive, imported comforters found at big box retailers or other online residence hall providers often don’t hold up past the first semester, and have low density fill which “shifts” and leaves bare spots after washing. Often, you'll find the polyester fill doesn't extend to the four corners, because the manufacturer skimped on proper fill. Spend what you can on a comforter that will last all four years. Remember, you spend 8 to 12 hours every night in your bed. You want it to be comfortable! If you are attending college in the north where it is cold at night, keep in mind you will want a comforter with extra loft, or fill. That is an important consideration in shopping for your dorm bedding. Buying a 100% cotton comforter ensures comfort, softness, warmth on cold nights, and durability. Cotton is washable in cold water. 100% cotton comforters custom made in the USA by American Made Dorm® are made to last! We offer twin, twin XL, double/full, and even queen and king in a wide variety of fabulous prints and bold, bright colors, as well as neutrals, geometrics, stripes and solids.
All have coordinating shams, accent pillows, and euro shams. My comforter comes with a sham. What is the difference between a pillow sham and a pillowcase? A pillowcase is a piece of bedding made of sheeting material, open on one end, into which a pillow is inserted. A pillow sham, on the other hand, normally has a slit in the back where a pillow is inserted. What is the thread count of a sheet set? Thread count is the single most important point you should understand about sheets and the manufacturing process. The thread count refers to the number of threads per square inch in both directions of the weave. The higher the thread count, the more luxurious the feel of a fabric. Our Dorm Bundle includes a set of 300 thread-count sheets in soft, 100% cotton. These sheets are soft and comfortable.You'll feel the difference between made in America and made overseas! Any questions we didn’t answer on our Dorm Bedding FAQ? and we'll be back to you within a few hours.
We're experts on dorm bedding and happy to answer your questions. Or, you can chat with us online!Here are the most frequent questions I have received on how to buy a memory foam topper. I hope they help you make a good decision. at the bottom of this page, you can ask your own questions. also share your own comments or experiences with memory foam. You can also see the questions other people have asked. All it is is a block of memory foam, anywhere from two to four inches thick, the size of your current mattress. It sits on top of the mattress you already have. For example, if you have a queen size bed, you need a queen size topper.To determine what thickness you should buy, here are some guidelines: Two questions people frequently ask are: If you have a bad back, you have to be careful when buying a bed topper to make sure it has good support. For support, the term you need to be aware of when shopping is memory foam density. High quality toppers will have a density of four pounds (4lbs) or five pounds (5lbs to 5.34lbs).
If you have a bad back, your best bet is to get a bed topper that has a density of at least four. A density of five or more would be even better. As for the second question, is memory foam bad for your back? I wrote a detailed article about this called What is the Best Mattress for Back Pain? You can read my article by clicking the Best Mattress for Back Pain box you see on the right up above. If you have any kind of back, neck, or shoulder pain, you're going to want to read that article. You may read comments on websites that have memory foam mattress topper reviews about how a topper can turn any mattress into a luxuryThis is simply nonsense. That's like saying you can put a fake fur jacket on a pig and turn it into a purebred dog. See, in order for the topper to work, you have to have a good mattress already that the topper can sit on top of. If your mattress is getting into that seven to ten-year-old range, a topper may not help you get a better night's sleep.
You may need to be thinking about replacing the entire mattress. Just take a good honest look at the mattress you have. If it's seven years old and still decent, you might be able to keep that mattress going for a few more years if you put a topper on it. However, if your mattress is already worn out, and sagging in the middle, the foam topper will sag too. It's a waste of money because the topper will conform to the underlying foundation. It's probably safe to say you're looking into a topper because you want memory foam... and you also want to save money. Perhaps you just can't pony up the substantial money (often up into the thousands) needed to buy a memory foam mattress.Just keep in mind that along with what I said above about back pain, a topper is best for the following: If you buy a cheap memory foam mattress topper, you'll be lucky to get a couple years out of it. Poor quality memory foam will quickly lose its support. In fact, you might find the foam is not expanding and remains indented.
On the other hand, top quality mattress toppers may last up to about ten years if you take good care of them, although ten years is a stretch. It all depends on how often the topper is used. If you get five years out of your topper and use it all the time, consider it a good investment. Also keep this in mind: a foam topper with a density of at least four pounds will usually last longer. However, they are slightly more expensive. In my part two article, Where to Buy the Best Memory Foam Topper, we'll look at one very important health question about memory foam—toxic chemicals. And I'll give you three short memory foam mattress topper reviews. However, if you just want to jump in and go shopping right now for a memory foam topper, see below. Nature’s Sleep sells four different topper thicknesses so you’re sure to find something that suits you. These are all certified pure by CertiPUR-US.Their 3-inch 4lb density topper is especially nice. toppers ship for free.
I recommend reading the topper comments from buyers on their website. Click here to check out Nature's Sleep memory foam toppers.The Nature’s Sleep toppers I just told you about are plush, top-of-the-line toppers. They cost a little more too because they are first-rate. example, on the Nature’s Sleep website their best seller is the 3 inch, 4 pound But what if you have a limited budget, yet still want a really good topper and can’t afford their excellent best seller? Well check this out. and type in memory foam topper into the search box, Nature’s Sleep does not come up (at the time of me writingNot unless you go to the much deeper pages. However, Nature’s Sleep has put two toppers on Amazon that are not listed on the Nature’s Sleep website. These two toppers are typical superb Nature’s Sleep quality, yet priced to sell big time. I’m not sure why Nature’s Sleep is doing this. know if this is a limited promotion to get people over to their website.
know however that you can get a great price on these toppers if you grab one of You can get a 2.5 inch topper with a density of 3.5 pounds. Or you can opt for the 2.5 inch memory foam topper with 4.5 pounds of density. Both of these are a fabulous bargain. For those with a smaller budget, finally, a top-notch memory foam topper you can afford. Here are the links to Nature's Sleep at Amazon: 2.5 inch 4.5 pound density 2.5 inch 3.5 pound density A good topper will run you several hundred dollars, depending on whatHowever, for just a little more money, you can get a complete luxury mattress that has memory foam in it. you can get an ultra deluxe queen, online, for only $899! great company that won an award from the Better Business Bureau forA premium mattress of this quality would cost you at least $2,000 in a mattress store.Before you spring for a topper, do yourself a favor and read my article, Maverick Mattress CEO Answers the Question, What is the Best Mattress for You?
You can read this article by clicking on the What is the Best Mattress box you see on the right up above. also learn what mattress stores don't want you to know. And, why a top sleep doctor replaced his $2,800 Tempur-pedic with this luxury discount Ask A Question or Share What You KnowAbout Memory Foam and Toppers Add your questions, comments, or experiences with memory foam or a memory foam topper. Tell the world what you know. Enter Your Title (Example: My Memory Foam Topper Experience) Click here to see the rest of the form and complete your submission.What Other Visitors Have Said Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page... Latex Mattress Topper for Scoliosis Back Pain I have a son with bad scoliosis. He is living in the dorm at college. I bought him a mattress topper but he says it makes him feel like he is sleeping … Water Proof Mattress Pad on Memory Foam Topper? Do I need a water proof mattress pad on my new quality memory foam topper?
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