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A fitted sheet is different in that the corners are elasticated so that it is not necessary to tuck the sheet under the mattress as the elastic will serve to keep it in place. It is not possible to use a fitted sheet as a top cover because of the elasticated corners.
'Satin is great for sensitive skin and allergy sufferers however it is harder to clean and more expensive than most sheets,' says Bed Bath & Beyond.
The most common constructions are muslin, percale, sateen, flannel, and knitted jersey.[4] In a plain weave the warp and weft cross each other one at a time. Sateen has multiple (usually 3–4) over threads and one under.[5]