Purchasing The Precise Sized Bedding For Your Mattress
The introduction of new mattress sizes and depths has increased the opportunity for error when buying our bedding. When ordering online this can be especially troublesome and if we get it wrong we are left with the hassle of packaging the item back up and sending it back. Why not take a few minutes to read this guide so that you avoid getting the wrong sheets the next time you order?
Mattress size
Although you likely know the size of the mattress you have from when you purchased it, it is advisable to get the your tape measure out and just make sure. Mattress sizes for the UK are as follows:
• Single – 36 x 75 in (91 x 191 cm)
• Single XL – 42 x 75 in (106 x 191 cm)
• Double – 48 x 75 in (122 x 190 cm)
• Double XL/Queen – 54 x 75 in (137 x 190 cm)
• King – 60 x 78 in (152 x 198 cm)
• Super King – 72 x 78 in (182 x 198 cm)
Mattress depth
The salesperson should be able to inform you of the mattress depth when you first purchase it. But don’t worry if you are buying bedding for and old mattress or can’t remember the depth of it. You can simply take a ruler and measure its depth, which will typically be between 7 to 15 inches, with standard depths being 9-10 inches.
Labelling and product specification
Once you have got the size and depth of your mattress and decided on your colour and style of sheet you are now ready to check the product label to ensure that the bedding you have selected will fit your mattress. If you are buying online as opposed to in a shop then you should take a look at the product specification which should give details of all the measurements.