Along with your mattress, bedding plays a key role in helping you sleep soundly, so it’s important to choose bedding that is appropriate for your sleeping style. Additional factors to consider when shopping for new bedding include design, cost, availability, and care instructions. We’ll break down the top considerations to keep in mind when shopping for common bedding staples such as sheets, pillows, comforters, and blankets. Sheets We’ve created the ultimate warranty to protect your new furniture and to keep it looking new for as long as possible. With F123CARE, you can rest assured we’ve got you covered. About your Care Plan

At SleepFoundation.org, we conduct extensive first-person experience tests on all but a select few products. This hands-on approach allows us to provide accurate, data-driven recommendations for mattresses, pillows, sheets, and other sleep essentials. Duvets: Duvets are very similar to comforters. The main difference is that while comforters are generally one quilted piece, duvets consist of two separate pieces: an insert, which contains the filling, and a cover. The removable cover facilitates cleaning, offers more design options, and may eliminate the need for a top sheet. Duvets may also be fluffier and loftier than comforters. The Saatva Latex Pillow should appeal to a wide range of sleepers thanks to its versatile design and balanced feel. Shredded latex and down alternative clusters make the pillow both plush and adaptive, and neither of these materials retains much heat. You’ll also notice gentle contouring, which may be appealing if you aren’t a fan of memory foam’s “hugging” effect.Comforters are usually filled with soft materials such as down, polyester fiberfill, cotton batting, or silk, and they may be quilted to keep the filling material from bunching. Their outer covers are made from fabrics like cotton, silk, or polyester. While they are designed to be used as-is, some sleepers choose to add a duvet cover for easier maintenance, as comforters may not fit in a household washing machine.

It goes without saying that you want your bedding to be comfortable. However, what that means varies from person to person. For instance, some people prefer soft, satiny sheets, while others prefer crisp, cool sheets. When selecting bedding, seek out what’s comfortable to you rather than what’s advertised as comfortable. Since there are so many types and sizes of blankets, the price-points vary tremendously. Materials such as cashmere, certain wools, long-staple cottons, and linen tend to be more expensive, while acrylic, polyester, fleece, and regular cottons tend to be less expensive. Most blankets aren’t designed to be washed regularly, so be sure to read the care instructions before choosing a model. Due to their versatile nature, blankets are one of the most commonly available bedding items and may even be found in stores that don’t specialize in bedding. Optional Bedding Mattress Protectors: Mattress protectors are basically waterproof fitted sheets designed to either cover or totally encase a mattress. They are designed to protect mattresses against damage from moisture, bugs, mold, and bodily fluids, which may have the added benefit of maintaining your mattress warranty coverage. Some mattress protectors can form a hermetic seal to protect against bed bug infestations.Slumber Cloud offers the comforter in twin XL, queen, and king sizes. Unlike most comforters, this one can be machine washed in cold water and machine dried on low heat or line dried. The Buffy Breeze is a lightweight comforter designed for hot sleepers and people in warm climates. The comforter is relatively thin with a low loft, which helps promote airflow to minimize heat buildup.

The plant-based fibers retain very little body heat and the cover is breathable, so this pillow is well suited to hot sleepers and people who reside in warm or humid climates. The smooth cover and gentle overall feel of this pillow can also be soothing for people with acne, rashes, and other conditions that cause sensitive skin. Your bedding should be optimized for your sleeping temperature. If you tend to sleep hot, consider more lightweight, breathable bedding, like percale sheets. If you sleep cold, consider warmer, more heavy-duty bedding, like flannel sheets and duvets. Those who run extra hot or cold might consider bedding with cooling or warming features, like warming electric blankets or cooling comforters with phase change material. The quality of the materials used to make bedding can affect how it looks, feels, and costs. You might be able to get an idea about the quality of a given item by examining the thread count, fiber length, density of the fabric, or the source of the raw materials. Recognized third-party certifications for quality and sustainability may also help guide you toward more reputable brands. Both the filling and the cover of the Breeze are made of 100% lyocell derived from eucalyptus. The filling is made from breathable lyocell fiber fill, with wave-stitching throughout that is designed to reduce clumping. The cover is made from durable eucalyptus fabric with a thread count of 300.Fitted sheets fit snugly against your mattress and are almost always secured with elastic edges. They help protect your mattress and create a softer feel against the skin. Flat sheets go between fitted sheets and blankets to protect your blankets and comforters from body oils and sweat. Pillowcases cover your pillows to help keep them clean and provide a smoother surface to lie on. Bed Skirts: Sometimes referred to as dust ruffles, bed skirts are used to cover the area between the end of your mattress and the floor. They are largely decorative, but they can also be useful if you want to prevent dust or conceal storage under your bed. The down is treated with antimicrobials designed to keep out bacteria, allergens, and odors. Brooklinen recommends spot cleaning as needed, and dry cleaning only for serious stains. For regular maintenance, the comforter can be air fluffed in the dryer without heat, or hung outside if weather permits.