 Anti-Pill A property that keeps balls of fiber from forming on the surface of sheets.
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 Calendered A quality where sheets have been pressed between calender rollers to smooth out the fabric.
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 California King (West King) A mattress that is 4 inches longer but 4 inches narrower than a standard King mattress.
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Colorfast A quality where fabric has been dyed in such a way that the color will not bleed or fade.
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Combed Cotton Cotton that is treated to feel extra soft.
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 Cotton Percale Cotton fibers that are tightly-woven to form a smooth, crisp surface.
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 Cotton Sateen A material woven with a satin weave pattern; it has a sleek texture and a lustrous shine.
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 Egyptian Cotton Long, plant-based fibers that are grown in Egypt; Egyptian cotton is a luxurious fabric that is durable and strong.
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 Extra Deep Pocket The corners on a fitted sheet that accommodate a mattress from 21" to 24" thick.
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 Fitted Sheet The bottommost covering on a bed that encases the top and sides of the mattress due to elastic sewn around its corners.
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Flat Sheet The rectangular cloth that covers the fitted sheet on a styled bed; it provides a barrier between the sleeper and the comforter or bedspread.
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 GSM An abbreviation for "grams per square meter". This measurement indicates the fabric density of the sheet; the higher the number, the better quality the sheet.
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 Hem The finished edge of the flat sheet that often features lacework, embroidery, or a simple hemstitch.
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 Hemstitch A small line of decorative openings along the hem of a sheet.
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 Mercerized A quality where sheets have been treated by a process that strengthens the fabric and gives it an attractive luster.
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 Moisture-Wicking A quality of absorbent fabric that wicks water molecules away from the body.
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 Pockets The corners of a fitted sheet that are stretched over the mattress and held in place with a sewn-in elastic band.
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 Sateen Weave A technique of meshing fibers together to create fabric; more threads pass over than under the other threads, creating a smooth and even surface.
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 Thread Count (TC) The number of threads woven into one square inch of fabric. |
 XL Twin (Extra-Long Twin) A 39"x80" mattress that is the same width as a standard Twin but 5 inches longer. |
