In addition to color and material, the size and fit of your bed sheets are also important factors to consider.  Good bedsheet manufacturers will offer a variety of sizes to accommodate different bed sheet sizes, ensuring a comfortable, secure fit.

This is the piece of fabric that creates a sheath or barrier between you and your pillow. Typically, a pillowcase has one opening on the short side of the fabric and extra fabric that will drape over a few inches, when placed over the pillow insert. The drape is sometimes generous and provides a decorative element to what is otherwise a largely functional piece.