Super King Size Sheets

Harmonizing with Super King Size Sheets

Varying measurements give beds their different names. It can be quite daunting telling a king size bed from super king size bed as their difference in measurement is very little or there may be no difference at all. The difference in name lies in the countries that use these terms. King size beds or popularly known as California King is a term in the US for beds measuring 72” X 84” while a similar size would be called super king size bed in the UK. Bed sheets for this size of bed are then known as super king size sheets.

Super king size sheets can pose quite a challenge to purchase due to the peculiar sizes of king size beds. But homemakers determined to make their bed-making chores a breeze can still achieve a well-coordinated look for their king size or super king size bed by simply bearing in mind that super king size sheets come in a variety of materials and designs. There simply is no limit to one’s creativity if we just keep our eyes and minds open to the many possibilities on the different fabrics and patterns super king sheets offer. Super king size sheets come in a variety of thread counts, materials, colors and fit:

• Thread Count or TC– the tightness, coarseness and fineness of a fabric is measured in the number of threads contained in one square inch or one square centimeter of fabric known as thread count. Bed sheets may either be 200TC Percale, 300TC Egyptian cotton , 500TC Pima cotton 1-ply or 100% Cotton Flannel .

Percale– are 50/50 cotton and polyester and offer softness, durability and minimal or no ironing

Egyptian cotton– are 100% cotton and come in a silky texture that may be enjoyed for a long time; it is low-maintenance as well

Pima cotton– are made of 100% extra long and strong pima cotton fibers woven in a sateen style, giving a sensuous feel to the skin. This can be classified as the highest quality of fabric in the category of bed linen.

• Fit – sheets may either be flat or fitted. Flat sheets are more versatile as they may be used interchangeably with mattresses of slightly-different sizes while fitted sheets are less annoying for those who move a lot in their sleep. Specifications for fitted sheets may depend on the depth of pockets, such as 16” deep or 22” deep.

• Colors – sheets are now available in a range of colors, some as varied as 19 colors

But don’t let these wide assortment of super king size sheets put your match-making skills to the test. You can either create contrasts with bold colors or achieve a soft and supple look with pastels, or just keep everything trim and dapper in white tidy sheets. You can also match your bed sheets with your bedroom walls or window curtains to pull off your own designer look. These and a lot more are just some of the options you can experiment on when that decorator streak in you is dying to come out while doing your bed-making chores.