Excellent, restful sleep is a guarantee of a good mood in the morning and improved well-being throughout the day. Many external factors can disturb the peace and irritate people, but the biggest problem at night is our own bed linen.
A poor understanding of how to secure a sheet to a mattress so that it does not slip can lead to poor sleep, back problems and other consequences. Many people have to remake their bed in the middle of the night.
Why do the sheets wrinkle?
At night, the body should be calm, protected from worries and vanity. Poor fastening of bedding contributes to constant stress and discomfort during sleep, so you need to take a serious approach to its choice.
There are several common reasons why you have to deal with an unruly set of underwear that doesn’t want to stay securely in place and always slides around.
| Size mismatch | Operation errors | Incorrectly selected sheet materials | Incorrectly selected mattress materials | Frequent changes in posture during sleep |
| The sheet can be much larger than the mattress in size. Using a small sheet makes it difficult to attach. She begins to often slip off mattresses. | The sheet must be covered in the correct way. Violation of this rule leads to the fact that the edges will always peel off and get tangled. | The material must be able to maintain the desired shape. Also, hot or cold climates can affect the amount of sweat a person has while sleeping, leading to complications at night. Use material that suits your needs. | Thanks to the springs in them, outdated mattresses held their shape very reliably, which made it possible to conveniently attach a sheet to them. Today's materials are selected with a greater emphasis on environmental friendliness and a positive impact on the health of the user. This contributes to the fact that the sheet often slips. Therefore, you will have to pay special attention to the linen set. | There are people who do not change their position during sleep. In this case, problems with fastening the laundry are less likely to occur. However, with people who act exactly the opposite at night, you have to be more careful. In this case, more attention must be paid to secure fastening. |
Every problem has its solution. The more securely the sheet is secured, the fewer problems may arise.
Types of fabric
Chenille
This charming material with a plush, velvety surface gives your upholstered furniture a cozy and warm feeling. Chenille is good because its fibers stretch perfectly, adapting to the given size of the sofa.
Bedspread for the sofa with chenille elastic
Jacquard
Thick material with an exquisite weave. Jacquard has a textured surface, so you can use a blanket made from it to disguise even a sagging sofa.
Bedspread for the sofa with elastic from Jacquard
This fabric is good because it contains predominantly natural fibers with a small admixture of artificial ones to give the product elasticity and resistance to deformation. Jacquard is very wear-resistant, durable, and with all its external elegance and decorativeness, it can also be used as an everyday option. Here is the characteristic of jacquard fabric.
Microfiber
Very soft, pleasant to the touch fabric of artificial origin. This material is unpretentious and practical. Microfiber is wear-resistant, easy to care for, easy to wash and dry quickly, it does not need to be ironed. This blanket does not deform or lose its shape after washing. Any stains come off the fabric without problems - even greasy and complex ones. This will be especially appreciated by parents of young children who are not averse to mischief. Follow the link to see the composition of microfiber.
Microfiber
Agree, there are strong arguments in favor of choosing a bedspread made from this fabric. Microfiber has excellent stretch, so it makes especially elastic covers with elastic.
Cotton
This natural fabric makes beautiful, bright covers. Cotton is a matte fabric, so products made from it acquire a noble appearance. This material has hypoallergenic properties, so the bedspreads are suitable for asthmatics and allergy sufferers. The link describes the types of cotton fabric.
Made from cotton
If cotton fabric contains a certain percentage of artificial fibers, this gives the bedspread special properties: the material becomes more elastic, wear-resistant, durable, while retaining all the properties of natural cotton. Tapestry bedspreads also look good on a sofa.
Pay attention to fabrics with anti-vandal coating. As a rule, this is Teflon impregnation. A blanket made of such fabric will protect the sofa from attacks by furry pets. Also now on sale you can find bedspreads made of fabric with a water-repellent coating. This means that such a cover will not even be afraid of accidentally spilled water or other liquid. To collect liquid from the sofa, you just need to collect it with a rag or napkin - and that’s it: no stains, no leaks.
Ways to secure a sheet on a bed or sofa
Fastening occurs according to a simple principle, which can be easily described in several steps:
- location of the tape at the bottom of the mattress;
- use clamps at each corner.
In many modern kits you can find several clamps at once, usually four pieces (for each corner), which are designed to secure all sides to the mattress. In addition, mounts with triple holders can also be used. They provide increased tension on the sheets and allow the corners to be better attached to the mattress.
We fasten the sheet using holders and fastener clips
The most balanced and versatile way to hold a sheet is to use specialized holders.
The paired clamps include highly elastic tapes and are available in various colors with several clips at the ends. The clamps attach to all sides and provide excellent adjustable tension. The stretch of the elastic band can reach a meter value. This allows them to be used on mattresses of all sizes.
Method of attaching sheets with holders with clips at the ends
There are several bedding fasteners available. Holders differ in types of fasteners. Many of them are attached in only two places on the mattress, others - in three. Fastening clips also differ in materials of manufacture. There are chrome and plastic options.
To prevent the sheet from slipping in the future, use the following instructions:
- place the material evenly on the mattress;
- secure one end of the fastener to the side of the sheet closest to the corner;
- lift the corner and pull the clamp along the bottom side of the mattress;
- fasten the second end at the same distance from the corner, perpendicular to the previous one;
- repeat this process with all ends of the sheet;
- eliminate possible folds across all areas of the mattress.
Handy devices that hold the sheet on the bed
You can simply reduce slipping by pressing it to the edges. “Crocodiles”, which were previously used in curtains, are suitable for this.
They will help firmly fix the material along the edges of the mattress. In most cases, 5-6 pieces are enough for each side. They can be replaced with office clips and clothespins. This option is only suitable if the sheet is made of thin materials. Velcro or loops with buttons, as well as elastic bands, can help hold the sheet in place.
How to sew a fitted sheet yourself
You can also make your own fitted sheet with your own hands. The housewife will need to prepare a small square by cutting it along the sides of the sheet. The size is sufficient 30 by 30. The sides will have to be overlocked on a sewing machine, and the ends of the thread tucked into the seam.
Next, create a circular stitch and insert an elastic ribbon. It is necessary to avoid getting the needle into the elastic band to maintain elasticity. The elastic should only be used on the corners of the sheet. The ready-made corners into which the elastic is sewn should be hooked under the mattress.
Fitted sheets made of jersey or satin
After studying many reviews on the Internet, you can come to the conclusion that the best option for dealing with unruly underwear without the help of fasteners is to use tension options with an elastic band. You can find similar models in many different sizes in stores. Starting from large squares of two meters on each side, ending with smaller mattress covers, measuring 60 by 120 cm.
Such options are produced by many factories, including Russian ones. They are made from high quality knitted materials using threads and pure cotton. You can still find satin sheets on the market. A wide variety of design solutions in products allows you to choose the right set for your bedroom.
Such a sheet is fastened along the entire perimeter, which allows you to get rid of slipping.
Types and features of production holders
Specialized clips, which are designed specifically for linen sheets, are the best option for those who want to save time, save things and make sure that the bed looks beautiful. There are two types of clamps on the modern market - with metal or plastic tips. They can stretch up to one and a half meters depending on the materials and original size. Manufacturers also provide them with the ability to adjust the length. They can be used with any types of materials and sheet formats.
Depending on the modification, they can be two-pointed or three-pointed. The former can capture two points of the canvas, while the latter can capture three at once, which provides a more reliable fastening and enhances the effect.
