Microfiber Sheets
Lately there has been alot of discussion about
Microfiber Sheets
which are soft and light weight.
Microfiber sheets, "the fabric of the future", contain synthetic fibres (mostly polyester and polyamide) that are very very small and are combined to form yarns which are knitted or woven into a variety of products.
Advantages of microfiber sheets aside from the luxurious, soft feeling is include being wrinkle resistant, machine washable, lighter, non-allergenic, breathable, impermeable, stain-resistant and durable. Easy care and a comfortable feeling have created this sheet style which can even be lower in cost than standard cotton sheets.
Since fibers are extremely small, allergens such as dust mites, pollen grains etc.. cannot get trapped within.
Some disadvantages of microfiber sheets could be static cling during drying
A large point of contention and confusion is related to sheet thread count and how manufacturers of sheets may be skeewing their information. Evidently some maintain that there can really only be 350 or so quality fibers per square inch and to suggest a greater density may put the quality of the fabric into question. Discussions revolve around the idea that not all microfiber is the same. Inferior materials may feel dull or "plastic-like" and do not wash well in a washing machine.
Make sure any sheets you get are machine washable. Some sheets are actually made for industrial and hotel use and wash in most any temperature without bleaching. A great tip we found is to not mix washing sheets with towels and other lint producing laundry, perhaps washing the sheets by themselves.
Bed sheets that cover the mattress are available in flat or fitted. Flat sheets are rectangular and fitted sheets have the four corners that tuck in under the mattress and sometimes with elastic.
The fitted bottom sheet is used to prevent it from sliding off of the mattress. The "top sheet" is used as the first cover. So you will need to buy a sheet set with both fitted and top sheet in microfiber. Other materials available for sheets include cotton, poly-cotton blend, silk, rayon and satin.
You can even get double-sided microfiber sheets and matching pillow cases, so if you are looking for a simple, elegant and comfortable "wow factor" solution to your bedding, then consider microfiber sheets.
