want informaton about bed sheets
By suspenseful
@suspenseful (40192)
Canada
May 3, 2009 5:41pm CST
My husband had a stroke and now it seems he is ultra sensitive and feels any wrinkle, speck of dirt on his back and his legs. Why he is worse then me and I am the "princess in the pea" that I could feel a pebble at the bottom of ten mattresses (long time since I read that nursery rhyme).
Now to make thing worse, he wants sheets that do not stick to him and are not slippery yet they cannot feel rough. So what kind of sheets would you recommend, plain cotton, cotton mix,or percale?
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
4 May 09
The higher the thread count, the smoother and softer the sheet. I have 700 thread count right now but a few years ago I got 400 thread count and they were nearly as soft as satin sheets. They were easy to move around on and yet not slippery like satin so they were easy to keep on, they didn't slide off. You can find them at outlet stores online.
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@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
12 May 09
We bought some 400 sheet cotton percale, and just changed the bed from our permanent press cotton. So hope it is all right. I just do not like ironing bad sheets though.
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
12 May 09
400 TC is a world away from the cheap 120 TC sheet you usually find at Walmart. 400 TC is very comfortable and I hope he likes them.
My grandma used to fold her sheets right away and store them under the bath towels. When she brought them out they looked as if they'd been ironed! I only have one set of sheets so they go right from the dryer to the bed.
@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
3 May 09
This may sound a little strange but because of a discussion here on mylot a couple years ago I totally changed my thinking on bed sheets. I can't remember now who's discussion it was or who suggested this but they commented that they slept on flannel sheets year round - I didn't own a set but thought they were just for cold weather months. NOT, I got a set, loved them so had to get a second set to trade out. I too am a princess and the pea girl and even with the flannel if there is one little bitty nub I have to 'shave' it off or will drive me crazy.
@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
4 May 09
That's the same with me. They have to be smooth and now my husband is feeling the way because of his stroke, his nerves are all going crazy. So I will check the flannel sheets, but it would be a bit warm in summer.
@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
5 May 09
That's what I thought too about the flannel they would be too warm in the summer but their not at all - I don't always cover up but our nights are usually on the cool side so it's nice to have just the top sheet to cover up with. The bottom sheet doesn't feel at all warm though - comfortable :)
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@wildcat48 (779)
• United States
6 May 09
First of all ,I'm sorry to hear about your husband,hope he get's better soon.I would get the 100% cotton sheets.God bless you and your husband,we well be praying for him.
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@zeloguy (4911)
• United States
6 May 09
Well the first thing that I thought was a very high grade cotton sheet. a 400ct Egyptian cotton or something like that. However, if you don't want sheets that stick and you are going to go all-out price wise (the cotton aren't cheap either) then I would go with satin sheets. Polyester is going to FEEL silky smooth and not bunch up like cotton but they are not going to breathe -- even if you use and oxford cloth.
Actually I just checked on Amazon and it looks like what they are calling satin sheets are actually 'poly-satin' sheets and that is probably what you do no want. I would go with a 400tc or higher cotton for the best comfort. Also do you have a cover over the mattress. We bought a high-end mattress put a mattress topper on it and couldn't have made a better choice.
Thanks
Zelo
@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
12 May 09
We have a cover over our mattresses (he has a hospital bed and we bought a twin bed and put them together) but I was also thinking of getting one of those miracle foam tops, but they are rather expensive for now. And right now with the renovations coming they are a bit too much. I did buy some Egyptian cotton and I will be another set of fitted sheets next month. So I am going to see how my husband is tonight.
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
5 May 09
I bought some Martha Stewart cotton sheets that were on sale when I was with my daughter. I wish that I had bought more sets of sheets as they are the best that I have ever used. I live in a hot country and these sheets so not stick to me and are ultra smooth. I would recomment them to anyone. check out if you can get some of this brand on sale. They are spectacular - so soft. I have taken to using me all the time., they are washed, dried and put back on my bed!
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@Lindalinda (4111)
• Canada
4 May 09
Cotton seems to be the best. The higher the thread count the better the quality. Also as someone suggested fitted bottom sheets made from knitted stretch material do not move or cling to a person. They feel soft and warm.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
4 May 09
Have you tried the ones made from stretch tee shirt material? They are soft and comfortable. I think of what you asked I would say the percale.
@joyceshookery (2057)
• United States
4 May 09
I like percale. I'd have some if I could find them!
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@evaloua32347 (12)
• United States
4 May 09
I have venetian cotton.They are the best sheets i have ever had. Love the flannel sheets also. They are not hot in the summer either. I have restless leg syndrome which means i don't sleep alot because of the spasms and pain in my legs. The venetian cotton doesn't stick or anything. You can get these at walmart, they are not too expensive. Find them on sale which is better for me. Anyway, hope you good luck in finding the perfect sheet for your hubby.
@Balefin (6)
• Greenbrae, California
26 Sep 13
Drawstring sheets are your answer. It's easy to see that a drawstring does the trick. It can be tightened until you are happy. There are no wrinkles and the sheet is flat.
http://www.drawstringsheet.com/