The Sleep Sanctuary

Jersey Bed Linen is ideal for use with memory foam mattresses but not exclusively so.

Jersey fabric is created using a knitting process unlike traditional bed linen which is woven. The benefits of this are that a knitted fabric can stretch in both directions, but a woven fabric can only stretch in one direction. For the more usual sprung mattresses this is not a problem but for a memory foam mattress the ability to stretch in both directions is very important.

To understand why this is important we need to understand how a memory foam mattress works and how it is constructed. A memory foam mattress has no springs at all, it consists of two pieces of foam sandwiched together. The lower section of foam is a support layer, without this you would sink too far into the mattress. The upper section is the memory foam. This foam reacts with the warmth of your body and moulds itself to every contour adjusting as you move to provide continuous support throughout the night.

If the bed linen that you are using is woven rather than knitted then the fabric cannot mould with the mattress and you are effectively minimising the effect of the memory foam, in addition the single directional stretch means that woven sheets are much more likely to ‘pop’ off the mattress at the corners and sides particularly if you sit on the edge of the bed. For this reason Jersey Bed Linen is recommended for use with all memory foam mattresses.

That’s not to say that you can only use Jersey Bed Linen with a memory foam mattress, Jersey Bed Linen can be used with any mattress type but is essential with memory foam. Jersey Bed Linen can be manufactured using 100% cotton or a polyester cotton mix.

Jersey Bed Linen from The Sleep Sanctuary is manufactured from luxurious 100% combed cotton, this provides exceptional softness and comfort which like memory foam retains its shape after being stretched. It is available in both white and ivory, in two mattress depths and in most popular mattress sizes.

You can see these in our showroom or if you prefer you can order them online here - Jersey Bed Linen