What is a fitted sheet? Fitted sheets, also known as bottom sheets, are designed to sit on top of the mattress to protect it, and also to feel soft for when you sleep on it. Some have elasticated corners which offer a secure fit.
What is a flat sheet?
A flat sheet is, as its name suggests, a flat piece of material that can be used to cover the mattress base or used in the summer and in hotels as a layer on top of your body that covers you whilst you sleep. It’s also sometimes referred to as a top sheet (to avoid any more confusion on your bedding journey).
What is shams in bedding?
A bed sham is a decorative pillowcase that is used to add some aesthetic variety to the bedroom. Typically, bed shams are used on decorative pillows that are removed from the bed at night. Bed shams may also be called pillow shams.
A throw pillow, or toss pillow, is a small, decorative soft furnishing item made from a wide range of textiles including cotton, linen, silk, leather, microfibre, suede, chenille, and velvet.