hold fitted sheet in place

Sheets with elastic are made from a wide range of materials, each offering its unique benefits. From the softness of cotton to the durability of polyester, they cater to diverse preferences. The elastic bands, usually located at all four corners, provide a secure grip, adapting effortlessly to the contours of the mattress. This design not only prevents the sheet from slipping but also maintains its shape, ensuring a consistently tidy and inviting bed.

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It was during the Renaissance Period when bedding as we know it today was designed. Whilst the poor continued to sleep on hay-covered platforms, the wealthy owned mattresses stuffed with down and wrapped in luxurious materials. Their four-poster beds were covered in embroidered canopies and contained pull-out trundles for maids and personal valets to sleep on. Mattresses were suspended from the bedframes using ropes or straps. They were covered by smart linen sheets and wool blankets. The beds grew more and more lavish for the most wealthy. They became so expensive they were passed down through the family for generations. Reported to spend most of his day in bed, Louis XIV became so obsessed with bedding that he bought 413 beds for the Palace of Versailles. It is understood that he held court daily from his bed.

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