What happened to twin size bed sheets?

[debodun]

The smallest I can find around here is Twin XL. I bought XL out of desperation and it's way too big for my bed which is one step up from an army cot. It looks like somone landed with a parachute on top of my bed.

 

[Don M.]

Product "selection" is often quite limited in small towns....local stores only stock items that they can sell fairly quickly. Larger stores...Walmart, Target, and even Dollar General, etc....still sell basic Twin sheets.
However, with your present eye/health conditions, you probably find it difficult to travel any distance. You would be well advised to get a Credit Card and begin to do much of your shopping online. After all, we all get older, and face limitations....so planning for such eventualities is necessary.

 

[HoneyNut]

The smallest I can find around here is Twin XL

I'd never heard of them, but now I'll know when I settle down someplace to check for the twin sheet length dimension. I guess it makes sense with how tall some people are. Toilets come in different heights too, as I've discovered from staying at hotels, I feel like I need a box so my feet don't dangle.

 

[Grampa Don]

Twin XL are made to fit twin XL mattresses. The only difference is they are 5 inches longer. See link here.

Just tuck the extra length under.

 

[Capt Lightning]

We have difficulty finding fitted sheets for a deep (12") mattress. Flat sheets are fine as you just tuck them in. We also like coloured sheets - never white, and nicely patterned duvet covers.

 

[Alligatorob]

What happened to twin size bed sheets?

I think ours became ghost outfits for the grandkids...

 

[Myquest55]

Twin XL sheets are on the shelves right now since most college dorm beds are that size. Give it some time or look online. Regular twin sized sheets are still very popular!

 

[JustBonee]

Twin XL sheets are on the shelves right now since most college dorm beds are that size. Give it some time or look online. Regular twin sized sheets are still very popular!

Yes, twin size sheets can be found at several online websites, and prices are pretty reasonable.

 

[debodun]

Twin XL are made to fit twin XL mattresses. The only difference is they are 5 inches longer. See link here.

Just tuck the extra length under.

I tried, but the sheet still bunches up.

 

[Remy]

I'm surprised they are hard to find actually. I have a queen bed and wouldn't mind having a regular double again but the cats need the room also.

Can you safety pin the bottom sheet in place at the foot of the bed? Sheets like to shift anyway.

 

[Pinky]

I've been using sheet grippers for decades.
This type:


Some use these:

 

[debodun]

I have long length sheet grippers that are meant to go under the width of the mattress , but eventually they get stretched out or the fasteners break. I can't find the long ones anymore, just the ones you showed taht go on the corners. Pins just tear the sheet. I have a real problem with the fitted sheet bunching up and an over-sized sheet exacerbates the problem.