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LilyoftheValley Fri 27-Mar-26 11:46:56

After having to manipulate my bottom sheet again to put it straight I am left wondering if any fitted sheets have strong enough elastic around the edge to stop them wandering around when used?

Thisismyname1953 Mon 30-Mar-26 15:46:38

The fitted sheets from Rise and Fall are perfect . They are over £50 each but have wide elastic all the way round, as opposed to thin elastic on just the corners . They are also deep and fit most mattresses . I don’t buy any others now .

JennyCee Mon 30-Mar-26 16:20:42

What does SK stand for?
an old boyfriends mother used to ‘do’ B&B and ironed her sheets on the bed. Really good for older fitted sheets and takes 2 minutes

AuntieE Mon 30-Mar-26 16:30:36

LilyoftheValley

After having to manipulate my bottom sheet again to put it straight I am left wondering if any fitted sheets have strong enough elastic around the edge to stop them wandering around when used?

Are you sure the sheets you buy are not too big for the mattress you use them on?

I ask because I have only had the problem when I stupidly bought too large a size as I had left my reading glasses at home.

Robin202 Mon 30-Mar-26 17:01:14

I find Dorma fitted sheets are good, a perfect fit with enough give for fitting easily.

newnanny Mon 30-Mar-26 17:05:30

I like the 400 thread count Egyptian cotton deep corners. I get them in Argos. They are £28 for a lovely thick sheet. The elastic is strong on corners and I put it on over thick mattress topper too.

Georgesgran Mon 30-Mar-26 17:31:54

Super King JennyCee

Mojack26 Mon 30-Mar-26 18:42:05

Ditto Tenko! I iron nothing,never have,unless I have to.Dried folded,put away.

WithNobsOnIt Mon 30-Mar-26 19:24:10

ViceVersa

Get yourself a set of 'sheet suspenders' or bed sheet holders - they clip onto the underside of the fitted sheet and stop them from going anywhere. Absolute game changer - you can buy them on Amazon, eBay etc and they're not expensive.

Sheet suspenders are news to me. They sound like some sort of kinky fetish equipment.

Wendy Mon 30-Mar-26 19:40:10

I buy fitted sheets from Rise and Fall. They are not cheap but the elastic is very strong and won’t move. They do different sizes.

Oreo Mon 30-Mar-26 21:22:45

WithNobsOnIt

ViceVersa

Get yourself a set of 'sheet suspenders' or bed sheet holders - they clip onto the underside of the fitted sheet and stop them from going anywhere. Absolute game changer - you can buy them on Amazon, eBay etc and they're not expensive.

Sheet suspenders are news to me. They sound like some sort of kinky fetish equipment.

😂

ViceVersa Tue 31-Mar-26 08:00:29

WithNobsOnIt

ViceVersa

Get yourself a set of 'sheet suspenders' or bed sheet holders - they clip onto the underside of the fitted sheet and stop them from going anywhere. Absolute game changer - you can buy them on Amazon, eBay etc and they're not expensive.

Sheet suspenders are news to me. They sound like some sort of kinky fetish equipment.

Hey, I'm not judging anyone's kinks...gringringrin

NannyJ21 Wed 01-Apr-26 15:22:47

Well here’s my thang😏
I’m sick of sliding all over the bed then Tucking the sheets back under then picking my doona off the floor 😅😅 I’m going to find lovely cool smooth cotton polyester sheets and send all my microfibres to St Vinnies 🥺

Hatcham Wed 08-Apr-26 08:27:37

Scotts of Stow do deep fitted sheets, colour choice not as wide as 'ordinary' ones

Wyllow3 Wed 08-Apr-26 08:36:55

M n S fitted sheets, fine cotton, all different sizes and depths.

I prefer the ones with strong elastic only at the ends, the "all round" ones bag out more at the sides after a couple of nights.

Iron sheets? Never.
Mum didn't back in the day either.

Pleasebenice Wed 08-Apr-26 08:45:43

I iron pillow cases. I like pure cotton and like the feel of a soft iron pillowcase on my face. Tried the silk one that claim to be better for hair and wrinkles. Didnt like it.

HelterSkelter1 Wed 08-Apr-26 09:27:10

I love my silk pillowcase. But I do iron the other cases and a quick sweep with the iron over the duvet covers. MS fitted sheets seem to be OK movement wise. But the best fit for no movement at all is a tucked in flat brushed cotton sheet. Looked as though no one had slept on it. But my matteress is very square at the corners, not rounded at all and I think that helps. My mother would be proud of my hospital corners as she was a nurse.