The Sleep Journal
What Do Deep Pocket Sheets Mean?
Ever wondered what makes a fitted sheet deep pocket? It comes down to the pocket, the side wall that wraps around your bed. Here is how deep pocket sheets differ from regular ones, how to check the depth you need, and confirmed sizes for two cotton sets.
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Bed Sheet Sizes Guide: Flat, Fitted and Pillowcase Measurements
Not sure which sheets fit your bed? This guide lists bed sheet sizes in inches for the flat sheet, fitted sheet and pillowcase in two California Design Den sets, plus a centimeter conversion and a quick checklist for checking pocket depth and fit.
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What is the Softest Thread Count for Sheets? A Feel Guide
Wondering what is the softest thread count for sheets? Soft can feel light and silky or rich and weighty. This guide explains how weave, staple and thread count shape the soft feel, and compares five cotton sateen thread counts by feel, look and weight.
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How to Wash Cotton Sheets: The Best Way to Wash Sheets at Home
Washing cotton sheets the right way keeps them soft and smooth to the touch. Here is the best way to wash sheets, from water temperature and detergent to the wash cycle and drying settings, with simple, clear steps you can follow at home every week.
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Will a Full Sheet Fit a Twin XL Bed? The Real Size Guide
Full and twin XL sheets look like close cousins on a size chart, but they aren't interchangeable. Here's whether a full sheet fits a twin XL bed, the exact dimension gap between the two, and which sheet set is cut to match each mattress size correctly.
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Will Full Sheets Fit a Twin Bed? Sizes, Fit and Simple Fixes
Can full sheets fit a twin bed? The flat sheet and pillowcases can cross over, but a full fitted sheet is cut wider and bunches at the sides. Here's how twin and full sizes compare, with tucking fixes and tips for choosing sheets that fit your bed.
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How Often Should you Wash your Pillowcase: a Care Guide
Your pillowcase picks up oil, sweat and skincare every night, so it needs a shorter wash cycle than your sheets. Here's how often to wash pillowcase pairs, how to handle satin, and the simple care line that keeps our two cotton pairs easy to wash.
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What Size Sheets For Two Twin Beds Together? A Sizing Guide
Pushing two twin beds side by side? The sheets for two twin beds together are simpler than you think: one set per mattress. We cover standard twin and twin XL sizes, pocket depth, care and how to keep both beds in place so they look like one.
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What to Do with Old Sheets: 15 Practical Ideas to Reuse Them
Wondering what to do with old sheets before they hit the trash? From easy DIY projects and pet bedding to donation drop-offs and textile recycling, here are 15 practical ways to reuse them, plus how to know when it's finally time to replace your set.
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Twin vs Twin XL Sheets: Sizes, Fit and How to Choose
Shopping for twin vs twin XL sheets? The flat sheet and pillowcase stay the same size in both. Only the fitted sheet changes, and the XL version is 5" longer. Here's how to read the size guide, check pocket depth and choose the feel you like.
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How to Wash Percale Sheets: a Simple Guide for Crisp Bedding
Wondering how to wash percale sheets without losing that crisp, matte feel? This guide walks you through warm washing, low-heat drying, ironing, stain care and smart storage, plus the exact care line for California Design Den percale sheet sets
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Twin XL vs Full Sheets: Sizes, Fit and How to Choose
Not sure whether your bed needs Twin XL or Full? We lay out twin XL vs full sheets side by side, with flat, fitted and pillowcase sizes from our Natural Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set, plus a simple way to check your bed before you order a set.
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