What a top sheet is for A top sheet, also called a flat sheet, is a rectangle with no elastic. It sits over you and under a comforter, quilt, or blanket. Its original job was...

What each closure actually does The opening: zipper or buttons Bare Home’s washed ultra soft duvet cover set uses a zipper closure. The organic cotton percale duvet cover set uses buttons. Both sets are OEKO-TEX®...

What flannel, jersey, and microplush actually are Flannel: a brushed cotton weave Bare Home’s cotton flannel sheet set is 100% cotton flannel, available in both organic and non-organic options. The fabric is mid-weight and double-brushed,...

What is a split king, and how is it different from a king? A standard US king is one mattress about 76 by 80 inches. A split king is two Twin XL mattresses, each about...

What is a mattress protector? A protector is a fitted cover whose job is to stop spills, sweat, and dust from reaching the mattress core. Most use a membrane under a fabric face. That membrane...

Why do fitted sheets come off the mattress? The sheet fails at the corner first. Sleeping weight compresses the top of the mattress and pulls fabric toward the center. If the side wall of the...

A lot of people buy “cooling” sheets, sleep great for a week, and then wake up sweaty again. The sheet set felt slick on night one. By month two it clings, traps heat, and gets...

The “best” sheet is not a single fabric. It is the one that matches how you sleep — hot or cold, crisp or silky, easy-care or lived-in — and that still feels good after the...

Move-in season is when most families shop for dorm bedding, and the first decision is usually the top of the bed: a comforter, or a duvet cover with an insert. The goal is the same...