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5 Things To Consider Before Buying A Bed sheet For Your Room

Last updated on: October 12, 2015 16:59 IST

Bed sheets

Buy Cotton Designer Double Bed sheet @ Rs 499 

A bed sheet which was a necessity in your bedroom is now considered as a matter of aesthetic appeal. Today, most people buy bed sheets for their room according to their personal taste and moods. The kind of bed sheets you lay says a lot about your personality. A designer bed sheet always adds a stylish twist to your bedroom. Here are things you should consider before buying a bed sheet for your room – 

#1 Size

Double bed sheet

Buy Designer Double Bed sheet Sets @ Rs 599 

Double Bed sheets Under Rs 2000

Single, double, queen, king, choose your bed sheet based on the size of your bed. Measure the depth of your mattress and add 2 inches on each side as you need adequate fabric to tuck it in. If you are buying cotton bed sheets, buy a bigger size as it shrinks over a period of time.

#2 Fabric

 Cotton bed sheets

Buy Cotton Double Bed sheet Sets Rs 599

Cotton Bed sheets Under Rs 999

There is a wide range of bed sheets available right from pure cotton to poly cotton and blended ones. In a country like India, cotton bed sheets are highly recommended as they are cool and comfortable.

A pure cotton bed sheet is the most expensive one. The quality, softness and its anti allergic properties are what makes this fabric unmatched. The only problem is that they shrink over a period of time.

An Egyptian cotton bed sheet is durable and one of the premium bed sheet variants. These bed sheets do not pill (fluff formed on old fabrics) and shed lint. 

A pure polyester bed sheet is the most affordable option available but the problem is that it is hard to remove stains from this type of bed sheet.

A silk bed sheetas the name suggests, is very smooth and long lasting but it requires care or else the fabric loses its shine and it eventually shrinks. 

There are a lot of other bed sheets online but you must pick one based on the climatic conditions of your area. 

#3 Plain or printed

Printed bed sheets

 Buy Printed Bed sheets @ Rs 265 

More Printed Bed sheets Under Rs 899 

 If you have prints or decorative designs on your furniture & walls  then opt for plain bed sheets. Similarly if you have plain furniture & no decor on walls go for printed bed sheets to add some jazz.

#4 Pattern

Floral bed sheets

Buy Floral Bed sheets @ Rs 299

3D Print Bed Sheets Under Rs 699 

 

Patterns vary from florals to stripes, solids to checks & much more when it comes to bed sheets. However, 3D patterns is the new entrant in the world of patterns for bed sheets. A 3D bed sheet gives a whole new look and enhances the interiors of your room. The prints on 3D bed sheets look life like and add an element to your bed room.

#5 Thread Count and Weave type

Bed sheets

 Buy Double Bed sheets @ Rs 599

 Satin Woven Bed sheets Under Rs 1999

 

Thread count is the quantity of threads woven in one square inch. In terms of thread count, higher thread count means superior quality. You must choose bed sheets with a minimum thread count of 140. 

Different types of weaves explained - 

Standard weave with a minimum thread count of 150 is considered soft and smooth.

Satin weave is silky and soft but it lacks durability.

Twill weave is a little heavy but there are lesser chances of wrinkles.

Jacquard and damask woven bed sheets are highly intricate in terms of design and are considered to be a premium variant. 

Bed sheets

Buy Printed Cotton Double Bed sheet Sets @ Rs 499

 

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