Just in case you weren’t sure how to measure a mattress to select the correct size of sheets, this interior decorator shows you how!
Tip Tuesday: Measuring Sheet Sizes
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Happy Halloween!
After you purchase a set of our high quality 100% Egyptian Cotton bedsheets,
you won’t mind cutting holes in your old sheets to make this costume:
from the www.EgyptianCottonBedsheets.com family!
Product Spotlight: Egyptian Cotton Bath Robe
Our 100% Egyptian Cotton Bath Robes are as luxurious as you can imagine! The soft, rich cotton robe will wrap around you like a hug when you step out of the shower or bubble bath. Our robes feature a terry belt, two front patch pockets and fold back style sleeves. They come in a variety of colors (as seen below). These robes make fantastic gifts! Embroider a monogram on it for the perfect Christmas gift! Or, add a “His” and “Hers” for the perfect pairing…
From our website:
“An Egyptian cotton bathrobe can provide you with the highest level of warmth and comfort when you step out of the shower or bath. A luxurious and comfortable robe made of 100% Egyptian cotton. Great for men & women! Ultra soft Egyptian cotton is enhanced with each washing. A self lined collar. A very cozy and comfortable robe that travels well too! Machine Wash and Dry.”
Our robes come in sizes X-Large and Medium. Sizing is as follows:
X-Large Size Robe is 55″ long x 63″ wide Belt: 72″
Medium Size Robe is 51″ long x 53″ wide Belt: 71″
Who wouldn’t love to receive a gift as high in quality as it is beautiful?
Gift the gift of LUXURY from www.EgyptianCottonBedsheets.com!
Tip Tuesday: The art of making your bed
Today’s Tip Tuesday post revisits the basics. For those who desire a beautiful bed, this video will teach you how to make a bed so beautifully that even your most high maintenance guests will be impressed! Whether you are just starting out or taking the refresher course, the most important step is starting with high quality sheets (100% Egyptian Cotton Sheets). Making a bed this beautiful and functional is a work of art…
Which bed size is right for you?
Have you ever wondered: What is the difference between King and California King? What is the difference between Queen and Olympic Queen? This is your guide to the various sizes of bedding offered at www.egyptiancottonbedsheets.com!
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We offer California King, King, Split King, Olympic Queen, Queen, Full, Extra-Long Twin and Twin sheets.
King (aka Eastern King or Standard King): These sheets fit the widest mattress on the market (76″ wide). A King mattress is the same length as a Queen, and approximately the same size as two Twin mattresses side by side.
- Eastern (Standard) King Size Mattress: 76 inches wide x 80 inches long
- King Sheet Sets come with 1 King fitted sheet, 1 King flat sheet and 2 King pillowcases
California King (aka Western King): A California King mattress is 4″ longer and 4″ narrower than a Standard King. This makes it a better choice for people over six feet tall, though it gives less “elbow” room from side to side.
- Western (California) King Size Mattress: 72 inches wide x 84 inches long
- California King sheet sets come with 1 California King fitted sheet, 1 California King flat sheet and 2 King pillowcases
Split King (aka Dual King): Two extra long twin size mattresses (39″ wide x 80″ long) placed side-by-side to make a king mattress surface (78″ wide x 80″ long). These mattresses are typically found on adjustable or sleep number beds. A split king sheet set is made with 2 Twin Extra Long fitted sheets, 2 pillow cases, and 1 King flat sheet.
- Split King Mattress: 78 inches wide x 80 inches long
- Split King sheet sets come with 2 XL Twin fitted sheets, 1 King flat sheet and 2 King pillowcases
Queen: Queen mattresses are 21″ wider and 5″ longer than a Twin bed and 6″ wider and 5″ longer than a Double size bed. Each adult has 9″ less sleep space than in a twin bed.
- Queen Size Mattress: 60 inches wide x 80 inches long
- Queen sheet shets come with 1 Queen fitted sheet, 1 Queen flat sheet and 2 standard pillowcases
Olympic Queen (aka Expanded): Olympic Queen is a novelty size created by Simmons. It is 6″ wider than a standard Queen mattress.
- Olympic Queen Size Mattress: 66 inches wide x 80 inches long
- Olympic sheet sets come with 1 Olympic fitted sheet, 1 Olympic flat sheet and 2 Olympic queen pillowcases
Full (aka Double): Full mattresses are only 15″ wider than a Single bed, leaving only 27″ of space per person. At 75″ long, a Full size bed may be too short for some taller adults
- Full Size Mattress: 54 inches wide x 75 inches long
- Full sheet sets come with 1 Full fitted sheet, 1 Full flat sheet and 2 standard pillowcases
Extra-Long Twin: Extra-Long Twin mattresses are 5″ longer than a standard twin. They’re often used in college dorm rooms to accommodate tall teens.
- Extra-Long Twin Mattress: 39 inches wide x 80 inches long
- XL Twin sheet sets come with 1 XL Twin fitted sheet, 1 XL Twin flat sheet and 1 standard pillowcase
Twin (aka Single): Twin mattresses are the most common choice for children’s bedrooms and single person sleeping arrangemens. They fit bunk beds and sometimes have a trundle underneath.
- Twin Mattress: 39 inches wide x 75 inches long
- Twin sheet sets come with 1 Twin fitted sheet, 1 Twin flat sheet and 1 standard pillowcase
Note: What is “standard” is occasionally changed by some manufacturers. Before you purchase bedding, be sure to know the exact measurements of the bed you have purchased. Some “standard” fitted sheets may not fit. Each of the sheet sizes are listed on our website.
{Some sizing detail information came from an article on About.com.}
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Tip Thursday: How to get your King sized bedskirt on!
Yes, normally we save all fun tips for Tuesdays and call it “Tip Tuesday”! However, today’s tip was so creative that it could not wait until next Tuesday. Hence – Tip Thursday!
Today’s tip comes from Holly Kennedy, stay-at-home mom and Heart Break Kids blogger. Holly shared with us a creative solution for putting a bed skirt onto a King sized bed. It’s unconventional, but it just might work!
Get Holly’s tip at the Heart Break Kids blog.
Holly's King sized bed without a skirt!
If you are looking to upgrade your sheets or bedding set complete with a skirt, visit www.egyptiancottonbedsheets.com! Shop by bedding size – we offer California King, Regular King and Split King (as well as Queen, Olympic Queen, Full, Twin Extra Long and Twin). If you don’t find what you’re looking for, please contact us and we’ll find it for you!
Q&A: Why does Ply matter in the thread count?
Ply refers to the number of single fibers twisted together before woven into fabric. Each ply is called a ‘single’ because it can’t be broken down into more strands; if you try pulling one of the singles apart, you get loose fiber.
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The thread count is the number of threads per square inch both vertical and horizontal. Thread counts can range from 80 to 1500. By twisting two threads together, mills can double the thread count. This is called 2 ply. If they twist three fibers together, they can triple the thread count and it is a 3 ply fabric. Some 1000 thread count fabrics are actually 330 thread count 3 ply or 250 thread count 4 ply. The highest possible single ply thread count is 1500.
The fabrics used by www.egyptiancottonbedsheets.com are single ply. That means that when you have a 1500 thread count fabric, you actually get 1500 threads woven together, not 750 twisted and then woven.
{For further reading, learn more about the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the labeling of thread counts on bedding in this FTC statement from 2005.}
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House Guest: Towel Animals
When you are at a luxury resort or on a cruise, sometimes the housekeeping staff will leave a towel animal on your bed while you are out. Why not welcome guests into your home with a few towel animals of your own? This is a fun conversation starter and will leave your house guests feeling like you went the extra mile! You can learn how to fold towels animals in no time with the websites & videos below.
In order to make your towel animals more fun & colorful, we sell all sizes of towels in various colors at www.egyptiancottonbedsheets.com. Our 6-piece 100% Egyptian Cotton towel set comes in the following colors: white, ivory, black, mocha, sage, blue, taupe & burgundy. Our Superior Collection (900gsm line) comes in the following colors: light blue, stone, red, plum, navy blue, black, chocolate, olive green & rust.
eHow has an instructional page showing you how to fold both an elephant and a swan.
Al’s Towel Animals showcases photos of more towel animals like the stingray pictured above.
Here’s a 10 minute video from YouTube (made by mikeraab2) demonstrating how to fold 6 different animals:
How to fold a Towel Turtle (by Lohe56videos):
Whether you are intending to use your towels for origami or not, we recommend 100% Egyptian Cotton towels for all of your towel needs!
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What is Sateen?
{sateen weave}
Sateen is a weave construction that has more yarn surface on the face of the cloth than other basic weaves. Putting more yarn surface on the face of the cloth gives the fabric a satin-like texture and luster. After the fabric is woven, it is “calendered” – a process of applying 2000 PSI (pounds per square inch) of pressure. This produces a product that has a more lustrous look and is softer to the touch.
Why Luxury Egyptian Cotton Bed Linens? Part 4: Investment
in·vest·ment [in-vest-muh nt] – noun: the investing of money in order to gain profitable returns, as interest or appreciation in value.
Egyptian Cotton bed linens are an investment. We know that money does not grow on trees. Everyone needs to make wise decisions about how to spend their money – especially in this economy. Egyptian Cotton bed linens are referred to as “luxury” – not because of the price, but because of the quality. The price can certainly be prohibitive for some shoppers, however you must consider the value of your dollar. If you had to choose between purchasing a set of scratchy sheets for $50 that wears out over the course of 10 years (and repeating this two more times) or purchasing a set of gorgeous, high-quality Egyptian Cotton sheets for $150 that are luxurious, soft and will last you 30 years… which would you choose?
Many people think that luxury Egyptian Cotton sheets are only for the wealthy. Egyptian Cotton linens may cost more than standard linens, but that does not mean they are out of reach for the average consumer. [Our sheets range in price from $41 to $320, depending on the thread count and bed size. There is a set for every budget!] Quality bedding is always a worthwhile investment. Why? We spend 1/3 of our lives sleeping. You will spend more time laying on your sheets than wearing your favorite clothing. The quality of your bedding can impact the quality of your sleep.
The higher the thread count, the softer and more durable the fabric is. If cared for properly, your Egyptian Cotton sheets can last for decades. In fact, most sets of Egyptian Cotton bedding are handed down as heirlooms from generation to generation. You can see that quality bedding is a worthwhile investment, especially when you consider that poor quality bedding can start to thin or ravel after only a few washings.
All of our Egyptian Cotton bed linens are top quality and a worthwhile investment. By purchasing a set, you can get a better price than purchasing individual pieces. When you purchase a set, you are also ensuring that everything will match perfectly. Many people who purchase Egyptian Cotton bed linens overlook purchasing in a set and end up spending more money in the long run.
Shop wise with your hard earned dollars going toward quality products that will last for decades! Visit www.egyptiancottonbedsheets.com to see all of the sizes and colors available.
