A true must-have for bed linen, the fitted sheet aims to protect your mattress while providing softness and comfort during sleep. For the latter to fit perfectly with your bedding, it is essential to choose the right size fitted sheet and, above all, the right cup size. With Blanc Cerise, choosing the cap of a fitted sheet becomes child's play. Follow the leader.
What is the cap of a fitted sheet?
The term "bonnet" refers to the part of the fitted sheet that allows the mattress to be wrapped over its entire width. Located at the ends of the sheet the cups attach to the corners of the mattress and encompass the latter until they are brought under. Their main function? Ensure the maintenance of the sheet and thus make your nights as peaceful as possible. The bonnet is an essential element of bed linen: without it, you quickly find yourself in direct contact with your mattress.
What cup height for a fitted sheet?
Changing your bed linen is a real chore for most of us. Have you ever struggled with a fitted sheet that did whatever it wanted? This little recurring problem can come from an unsuitable cap for your bedding.
15, 20, 25, 30,40 cm extra deep fitted sheet. Most fitted sheets have standard cups that match the mattresses sold on the market. However, thick mattresses are increasingly popular with consumers. Do you also like to lounge in cocooning pyjamas in a bed worthy of the greatest hotels? If your mattress is particularly bulky or you have added a mattress topper, beware: a fitted sheet with an appropriate cap will be necessary here.
Be careful not to confuse the bonnet with the height of the mattress: the bonnet is necessarily longer since it is supposed to be placed under the mattress. Keep in mind that the cup corresponds to the height of your mattress and the depth of the corners of your fitted sheet. Let's see how to calculate the right cup height for your fitted sheet simply.
How do I measure the cup of my fitted sheet?
Choosing the cap of a fitted sheet is not rocket science. As you will understand, the mattress's thickness defines the height of the cup. First of all, you need to determine the width of your mattress. There is a multitude of models on the market. Nevertheless, the usual thickness of mattresses is between 15 and 25 cm, depending on the type of mattress (foam, latex, spring, etc.). Then add between 6 to 7 cm to the height of the mattress: you then obtain the ideal cup length for your fitted sheet. This way, you are sure that the fabric fully envelops your mattress. Calm and refreshing nights are yours.
Our advice: don't buy your fitted sheet on a whim. Make sure you know the height of your mattress before you start.
Choosing the right cup height
Are you hesitating between two cup depths? Always prefer the larger of the two sizes: if you select a cup that is too large, the return under the mattress will be greater and offer better support. Otherwise, an insufficient cup size could quickly annoy you: nothing is worse than having to pull on your fitted sheet to put it back in place constantly. New mattresses are often more curved so if you hesitate between 2 sizes, favour the one above.
Generally, traditional mattresses (between 20 and 25 cm thick) are associated with a 30 cm cap. Luxury mattresses, very thick (more than 25 cm), require a cap of 35 or 37 cm. This guarantees you optimal comfort.
Which cap is for a 25 cm mattress?
For a 25 cm thick deep mattress, we recommend choosing a fitted sheet with a gap of about 30 cm (25 cm + 5 cm).
Which cap is for a 30 cm mattress?
For a mattress with a thickness of 30 cm, you will be advised to buy a fitted sheet with a gap of about 35 cm (30 cm + 5 cm).
White fitted sheets: quality and protection.
At Imperial Rooms, we sell caps suitable for classic and thick mattresses. Our cups start from the 30 because we want our covers to envelop the mattresses well.
Restless sleep, snoring of your half the battle for the blanket. Your nights are not easy! And if you put all the chances on your side to finally spend peaceful nights? The first step: is comforting bed linen. With Blanc Cerise, choose quality. Fall for fitted sheets in cotton percale: a premium material made of natural fibres. Both flexible and resistant, it ensures an unchanged look over the years and easy maintenance daily.
Chalk white, frosted mint rosewood. White fitted sheets are available in many colours and coordinate perfectly with our entire duvet covers and bedsheets collection. Whether you choose plain or patterned, softness remains the keyword. Our products are made using traditional know-how and are OEKO-TEX certified: they combine responsible consumption and respect for people without forgetting the protection of the whole family's skin.
Adapted to wide mattresses, your sheets no longer slip. Result: you find a night of peaceful sleep. Followers of eco-responsible solutions succumb to our range of fitted sheets. Ecological material par excellence, hemp has not finished seducing you: did you know that it contains a regulating function? Its robust and durable fibre retains heat in winter and keeps you cool during the hot summer weather. Finally, its raw and elegant appearance brings a touch of the most refinement to your bedroom.
Now that you know how to choose the cap of a fitted sheet, don't stop there: Blanc Cerise reveals all its tips for knowing how to iron and fold a fitted sheet.
