Jersey fabric is a single knit light-weight fabric that is made of cotton, wool or synthetic fibers and gets it name from Jersey, Channel Islands where it originated in medieval times. It is also made in a double knit thickness that has less give, or stretch, that is better suited to outer wear than the dresses and shirts the single knit version has primarily known for.
Until recently, that is. Jersey, or t-shirt fabric, is a durable easy care material that has a nice stretching ability that allows for a comfortable fit. And, it gets softer with each washing. That reason alone is enough to make it a great choice for bed sheets. Add the fact that its machine washable, and you have the perfect combination to create an instant success.
A favorite in dorm rooms for their softness and easy care, jersey sheets tend to fit even thick dorm mattresses because of the ability to stretch that jersey knits possess. Available in nearly every color imaginable, what college student wouldn’t love to curl up with a good book between these cozy sheets for a night of studying? Or a night watching TV and hanging with a roommate. Some jersey sheet sets are specially designed and packaged for college students and include a matching jersey robe and/or night shirt and slippers to provide a warm and cozy atmosphere for those students leaving home to experience dorm life.
If you love the feel of a t-shirt that’s been through the wash more than a few times, but you aren’t headed off to college? Have no fear jersey sheet sets come in all sizes from crib size for the youngest member of the family to California king size for the master of the house. Available in sets made from organic cotton, combed cotton and Egyptian cotton these are warm and soft without being too thick or too hot like some flannel or fleece sheets may be. Being of a light-weight knit they can be used all year long without being uncomfortable.
The next time you’re shopping few new linens for your bed, check out the jersey sheets at your local department or specialty store. Open the package and feel the softness then imagine that is what you slip under the blankets to sink into each night, perfectly warm and cozy, just like your favorite t-shirt, for your bed.