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Enjoy luxury sheets in the size you need.  These twin size sheets are extra long for your king size bed that has two long twins, hospital beds, and dormitory beds.  These are just a few examples of when these versatile sheets are needed. The twin extra long fitted sheet is 39" X 80".

Gussets.  The word harkens to mind the Dark Ages, when gussets were built into such things as armor and otherwise tight-fitting clothing to allow for a bit of extra flexibility where it was needed – under the arm for instance or around the waist.  In modern bedding terms, however, the gusset refers to the depth of the fitted sheet.  A shallow XL twin sheet with a shallow gusset will usually fit a mattress with a depth of 8 to 11 inches.  A bed with “deep pockets” will generally need a fitted sheet with a sheet gusset ranging from 17 to 22 inches. 

Dual King and Dual King Adjustable beds often have deep pockets; therefore, when shopping for luxury extra long sheets, having the correct measurement for the sheet gusset is critical.  A shallow XL twin sheet will, again, have a gusset of 8 to 11 inches and simply won't fit a deep pocket Dual King mattress.  However, dorm bed mattresses and mattresses for hospital beds are most often shallow and may get swallowed by a deep XL twin sheet meant for a deep pocket Dual King Adjustable mattress.  Therefore, choose shallow XL twin sheets for traditional dorm and hospital beds with shallow mattress depth and deep XL twin sheets for Dual King and Dual King Adjustable beds with deep pockets.  The numbers won't lie, so always measure your mattress before you buy your luxury extra long sheets.   

Luxury bedding designers have created XL twin sheets in a variety of gusset sizes to ensure the best quality fit, and they often have included elastic around the entire circumference of the fitted sheet so that it will stay properly in its place.  While their fit will be perfect, luxury extra long sheets go a long way to provide comfort, a key benefit for the student, the one who loves adjustable beds, or the one who may need a hospital bed at home to maintain a high quality of life.  The durability and softness of luxury extra long sheets is certain to please.

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Everything You Want to Know about Washing Sheets - Luxury XL Twin

Congratulations!  You did your homework and successfully purchased an authentic, sumptuous set of XL luxury twin sheets.  Now, however, your challenge is to care for your XL twin sheets in a way that will promote their staying power.   Put simply, when it comes to luxury XL twin sheets, care is quintessential in maintaining an exceptional lifespan for your luxury extra long twin sheets.  To wash sheets well is to keep the luxury coming. 

One's sheets are truly put to the test of durability with their considerable use.  This is why an investment in luxury XL twin sheets is a smart one.  While other cotton sheets may shrink – the absolute worst thing that could happen to extra long twin sheets – XL luxury twin sheets are thoughtfully crafted to ensure minimal shrinkage.  They are also going to wear better, become softer over time, and in all other ways are more likely to please.  Because of wear, XL twin sheets undergo washing much more often than most other articles of luxury bedding, with the possible exception of pillowcases.   

So, how do you wash your luxury XL twin sheets in a way that will keep them glorious for years to come?  A key factor that will prevent shrinkage, of course, is laundering sheets in cold water.  Trial and error may have already proven what hot water can do to certain articles of clothing.  When it comes to luxury extra long twin sheets, hot water is likely to damage the luxury fibers and is certainly more likely to hold blemishes or stains on the sheeting.  Washing sheets, especially luxury XL twin sheets, in cold water is a must.  Also, to promote the life of your sheets, wash XL twin sheets by themselves.  Washing luxury sheets with other items can also lead to damage of the fibers.  Especially avoid washing sheets with such heavy items as denims.  Do not overfill the washing machine either.  The more room for the luxury XL twin sheets to cycle, the better.

When washing sheets, another key element is the type of laundering detergent used.  Most popular store brands of laundry detergent are full of chemicals, chemical scents, bleach additives or their equivalents, and sometimes active enzymes that help release stains.  All of these additives are highly detrimental to luxury XL twin sheets.  Discoloration, fiber damage, and an overall shortened lifespan due to the harsh chemical agents may occur.  To prevent this, wash your luxury extra long twin sheets with detergent that is phosphate and sulphate free and that is also free of any bleach, enzymes or the like.  Le Blanc Linen Wash is a great example of a detergent that would be appropriate for use with XL luxury twin sheets.  To read more about them, go to http://www.linenwash.com/ .  Whichever detergent you use, when washing sheets, make sure to use the minimum amount required for your load and rinse sheets fully.

To dry XL twin sheets, use the lowest possible temperatures available.  Again, heat can damage the fibers of luxury XL twin sheets, causing possible premature wear.  Line drying is also an option.  White sheets may be line dried occasionally in direct sunlight, which has its own whitening power.  However, this is not a good idea for sheets with patterns, dark accent embroidery or tape, or sheets with medium to dark colors. 

Now that you know how to wash your XL luxury twin sheets well, you can look forward to many more pleasant evenings of comfort with them!