Flat Bed Sheet

Flat Bed Sheet:

Flat bed sheets are large pieces of material that can be spread out over your mattress to rest against the surface. These sheets will not have elastic to fit down over the corners of the mattress but instead have just a stitched seam around the edges to stop the material from unraveling during use. Most bed sheets are made from threads that have been woven together to create a large panel of fabric – hence the need for a seam on the edges.

Flat bed sheets can be left loose on the bed or tucked underneath the mattress for a snug fit. Movement during sleep however, can untuck the sheet, leaving it tangled around your legs and feet. This can create discomfort for light sleepers and a struggle to get out of bed in the morning! Some of the advantages of using a flat sheet are:

•          Protection for both the fitted sheet and comforters
•          Barrier for skin against common irritants or skin ailments
•          Offers temperature control

Protection:

Flat sheets should rest directly underneath the comforter or blanket of your bed, and is the material that will cover the body while sleeping. It offers your fitted sheet (if applicable), protection from stains or rips. A flat sheet can also offer protection for your main covering on your bed, regardless if it is a comforter, duvet or blanket. The protection the flat sheet offers the top covering is one from the body. If you are injured or you suffer from skin ailments that cause discharge, a flat sheet can protect the most expensive top covering from stains or rips.

Barrier:

A flat sheet can act as a barrier for your skin against common irritants such as dust, mites, bacteria or parasites that can live up to five years in the dark corners of your mattress. Certain irritants can aggravate your skin to the point of itchy, rash-covered sections or even threaten your respiratory system. If you suffer from common skin ailments, such as eczema or psoriasis, a flat sheet made from a soothing material (cotton or linen or silk) can help cool the skin with its natural moisture repellants. When the material is one that will repel nighttime moisture caused by night sweats or whatnot; a flat sheet can keep symptoms to a minimal and offer protection against dust or dry air that can cause flare-ups.

Temperature Control:

A flat sheet can offer the sleeper the benefit of temperature control. The use of a flat sheet during the warmer summer months can allow the body to naturally adjust its core temperature to a cooler one. Depending on the climate you live in, a flat sheet could be the only thing protecting you from irritants on humid, hot nights. With certain materials offering natural moisture repellent; a flat sheet can be a lifesaver and save you from waking up soaked in sweat. During cold winter months, flat sheet can not only add warming and comforting layers to your bed, but also add a layer of protection for your sensitive skin when coming in direct contact with a heavier blanket or comforter.