The bedding edit · Build your bed
Start with the pieces your bed needs. A fitted sheet, flat sheet and sheet set do different jobs; choosing them first makes it easier to compare fabric, colour and fit.
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01 / The details
Fitted sheets
A fitted sheet wraps around the mattress using shaped corners and elastic. Match mattress width and length, then measure the total height including any topper or underlay. A correct bed-size name does not guarantee enough wall depth for every mattress.
02 / The details
Flat sheets
A flat sheet is a finished rectangle of fabric. It can sit between the fitted sheet and your quilt or be tucked around the bed according to your preference. Compare its actual width and length with the drape and tuck-in allowance you want.
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A simple Australian buying checklist
Use your mattress measurements rather than an overseas size name alone. Long Single and King Single are different widths. A Split King commonly uses two Long Single fitted sheets, so check each mattress half and the set’s actual contents.
For an Australian Queen or King with a topper, keep the correct footprint and compare fitted wall depth. Flat sheets need a separate width-and-length check for your preferred drape and tuck. Use our Australian sheet-size guide before ordering.
03 / The details
Sheet sets
A set groups several pieces together, but contents vary by product and size. Check whether the listing includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet and pillowcases, and whether it contains one pillowcase or a pair. Split King sets commonly include two fitted sheets; verify the listing before ordering.
04 / The details
Separates
Choose separately sold fitted sheets, flat sheets and pillowcases when you need a replacement or want to combine colours and sizes. Confirm the finish and colour of each range, and do not assume a separate listing includes the rest of a set.
05 / The details
Woven sheets and knitted sheets
| Construction | What it means |
|---|---|
| Percale | A plain woven construction often associated with a crisp, more matte feel |
| Sateen | A woven construction often associated with a smoother feel and subtle sheen |
| Jersey | A knit with a soft, stretchy, T-shirt-like feel |
| Satin | A smooth, lustrous weave; the fibre composition can differ |
Fibre and construction are separate details. Cotton can be woven or knitted, while polyester satin is different from silk. Choose by the actual composition and finish.
Compare sheet materials · Jersey cotton sheets · Satin sheets
06 / The details
What about thread count?
A higher count does not automatically mean softer, more durable or more suitable bedding. Compare fibre, yarn, weave and finish together. Jersey is knitted and should not be assessed using the same woven-sheet comparison.
07 / The details
Choose the right fit and care
- List the pieces you need: fitted sheet, flat sheet, pillowcases or a complete set.
- Measure the mattress footprint and total height.
- Compare the actual finished dimensions and set contents.
- Choose the fabric feel you enjoy and read the care label.
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See the difference in the range
A fitted sheet and a flat sheet are available as separate products. Check the individual listing rather than assuming either includes a whole set.
Stone Washed Fitted Sheet, Stormy Blue; a fitted-sheet separate.
Jersey Flat Sheet, Olive Green; a flat-sheet separate.
Check current size and colour options, set contents and care details on each product page. Styling may include accessories sold separately.
A few common questions
What does a sheet set include?
Contents vary by product and size. Check whether a fitted sheet, flat sheet and pillowcases are included, and whether the pillowcases come as one or a pair.
Do I need a flat sheet?
It is a personal preference. A flat sheet can sit between you and the quilt or be tucked to suit your preferred finish. Check its finished dimensions.
Are jersey and cotton different materials?
Cotton is a fibre. Jersey is a knitted construction that can use cotton or other fibres and blends. Read both composition and construction.
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Fitted or flat? Know the pieces
Two sheet shapes do two different jobs on your bed.
Fitted sheet
Flat sheet
Fitted sheet
Shaped corners and elastic underneath. Match the mattress and check total height.
Flat sheet
A finished rectangle to drape or tuck. Check width and length.
Check fitted wall depth separately from a flat sheet’s width and length.
Choose the details that work for you
Compare the actual product, confirm the size and read the care instructions.