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RETRO HOUSEWIFE BUYING GUIDE:

Sheets and Linens

About Buying Bed Sheets

1. Bed Sheet Sizes: (US)
   1. Twin: fits twin mattress of size 39" x 75" (Fitted: 39" x 76") (Flat: 66" x 96")
   2. Extra Long Twin: fits twin mattress of size 39" x 80".
   3. Full: fits full mattress of size 54" x 75" x 16" (Fitted: 54" x 75") (Flat 81" x 96") Sheet size variances (54" x 74" x 16").
   4. Extra Long Full: fits full mattress of size 54" x 80".
   5. Queen: fits queen mattress of size 60" x 80" (Fitted: 60" x 80") (Flat 90"x 102") .
   6. King: fits king mattress of size 76" x 80". (Fitted: 78" x  80" x 16") (Flat 108" x 102")
   7. California King: fits California king mattress of size 72" x 84". (Fitted: 72" x  84") (Flat: 112" x 102")
   8. Super King: fits super king mattress of size 99" x 80".
   1. Mattress Thickness (Depth)
      1. Standard Depth: 7" to 9"
      2. Deep: 10" to 15"
      3. Extra Deep: 15" to 20"
2. Bed Sheet Fabrics
   1. Percale: made of closely woven cotton with a smooth finish.
   2. Flannel:
   3. Sateen:
   4. Silk:
   5. Bamboo Sheets: Made of pure bamboo fiber.
   6. Organic Pima Cotton:
3. Pillow Case & Pillow Sham Sizes
   1. Twin Pillow Case:  (20" x 30")
   2. Full Pillow Case: (20" x 30")
   3. Queen Pillow Case: (20" x 32")
   4. King Pillow Case: (20" x 40")
   5. California King Pillow Case: (20" x 40")
   6. Standard Pillow Sham: (20" x 26")
   7. King Pillow Sham: (104" x 86")
   8. Euro Sham: (26" x 26")

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