Bedspread - A bedspread is an ornamental cover for the bed that can also be used for warmth, as a blanket. Often bedspreads are used to keep the bedroom neat looking by covering the bed with it after it's made.

Chenille - Interestingly, "chenille" is actually a French term that means "caterpillar". Chenille fabric is so called because of the manufacturing process, as the yarn is made by placing short lengths of spun threads between two core yarns, which are then twisted together. The result is a very delicate and soft material that should not be put in a washing machine.

Comforter - A comforter is a type of blanket, and traditionally it is filled with down or a down-like alternative. Many people especially enjoy goose down comforters, as they are very comfortable and long-lasting.

Down - Down can be natural or synthetic and is used to fill comforters, pillows, duvets and other bedding products. Goose down is more durable than duck down. In most cases, down bedding products require professional dry cleaning. For a machine washable alternative, synthetic down is a good choice as it looks and feels very similar to goose or duck down.

Duvet - A duvet is a type of comforter that is usually slipped into a cover for protection against soiling. Much like comforters, duvets are stuffed with down or a down alternatives. Duvets are not only very comfortable, but they are a great way to add a luxurious look and feel to your bedroom.

Egyptian Cotton - Egyptian cotton is grown exclusively in the Nile River Valley and has long been thought to be the finest cotton for bed sheets. Egyptian cotton is luxury cotton and is one of the strongest cottons available. Egyptian cotton sheets with a high thread count are some of the most luxurious sheets on the market.

Fitted Sheets - Fitted sheets are designed to go under flat sheets and have elasticated pocket corners that contour the corners of the mattress, to keep the sheets in place. Some fitted sheets have extra deep pockets (approximately 17" deep) to allow for extra thick mattress pads and pillow-top mattresses.

Flannel Sheets - On cold winter nights, nothing could be cozier than flannel sheets. The flannel material itself is a cotton/wool blend, and sometimes also contains synthetic materials such as polyester. The quality of flannel is not measured by the thread count, unlike sheets, but in the density of the material. For example, a quality flannel will be 4 oz. or greater.

Flat Sheets - Flat sheets, or top sheets, are usually the sheets that touch your skin, so you want to make sure that you choose the fabric type and quality that will be the most comfortable to you.

Pima Cotton - Pima cotton is an excellent quality of cotton, and can even rival Egyptian cotton sheets for luxury when they have a high thread count. Pima cotton is grown in several different regions of the world, including the US, Australia and parts of South America.

Sateen - Sateen sheets are named for their satin-like feel and also for the weave used. They have a unique feel to them, and one not to everyone’s taste, so be sure you know what sateen sheets feel like before selecting them.

Satin - Satin sheets generally tough to clean because they are usually made of nylon. Although satin sheets are often sold as luxury sheets due to their sumptuous feel, they are not as long-wearing as sheets made of natural fibers and blends.

Silk - Silk sheets are the ultimate in luxury! Silk is by far the strongest natural fiber used in the manufacturing of sheets. As comfortable and luxurious as they are, they have some major drawbacks, including their expense and difficulty in cleaning them.

Sheets - Sheets can be bought individually - fitted sheets to cover the mattress, flat sheets to go on top, and pillow cases. They can also be bought in sheet or bedding sets. Since there are 6 common mattress sizes, it is important to shop for the correct size. Sheet sets are sold with one fitted sheet, one flat sheet, and either one pillow case (twin beds), or two (all other sizes).

• Twin: 39” x 76”
• Extra Long Twin: 39” x 80”
• Full: 54” x 75”
• Queen: 60” x 80”
• King: 78” x 80”
• CA King: 72” x 84”

Thread Count - Thread count is commonly used to measure quality in sheets, but other factors should be considered as well. For example, the type of material used in the sheets will play a major role in the overall quality. A high quality silk sheet might be actually be a better caliber product than a pima cotton sheet, even if the pima sheet has a higher thread count. The thread count itself is simply the total number of threads that are contained in a square inch of the fabric, counting both the vertical and the horizontal threads.

GSM - Grams per square meter.