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Within the world of bedding and textiles, there is an ever growing list of terms that seems to evolve almost daily, with that said, the list before you is certainly not comprehensive. It should, however, cover the basics and will most assuredly change and grow.

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ACRYLIC

another of many man made chemical fibers

APPLIQUE

(applique') - one material being sewn over, or on top of another, for the purpose decoration. This allows for needlework from simple to ornate.

BASKET WEAVE

textile weave of two or more threads interlaced to make a checked pattern suggesting a woven basket

BED IN A BAG

a wonderful way of transforming a bedroom in minutes. This is most generally a set of bedding and accessories such as: comforter, sheet set, dust ruffle or some other similar combination of items.

BED RUFFLE

see "dust ruffle"

BED SIZING

Within the bedding industry there are many conventional and/or traditional sizes available as the table below illustrates. In addition to these, many manufacturers will make different sizes and market them as "conventional", so the best rule of thumb is to measure. Almost as important as the length and width of your bed is the thickness of your mattress. Note that mattress depths vary widely by manufacturer. Measuring the depth of your mattress before purchasing sheets or other covering is the smartest thing you can do. Standard and older mattresses average 9" to 12" in depth, while the newer pillowtop mattresses are 14-16" deep and up. The deeper the mattress, the deeper the fitted sheet must be. If you have an extra deep or thick mattress, be aware of flat sheet sizes. Choose the largest sizes so there will be a suitable length to tuck in at least 8" to 12" underneath the foot of the bed. In some cases it may be necessary to purchase the next size up (a king flat sheet for a queen, etc.), in order to cover the deeper mattress. In addition to the sizes below there are other conventional terms as well: Single, Double, Standard, etc.

Cot	31" x 74"
Twin	39" x 75"
Twin	30" x 80"
XL Twin	39" x 80"
XL Twin	30" x 84"
XXL Twin	39" x 84"
Three Quarter	48" x 75"
Rice & Antique Bed	48" x 75"
Full Sofa Bed	54" x 72"
Full	54" x 75"
XL Full	54" x 80"
XXL Full	54" x 84"
Queen Sofa Bed	60" x 74"
Queen	60" x 80"
Olympic Queen	66" x 80"
XL Queen	60" x 84"
Eastern King	76" x 80"
Eastern King	78" x 80"
King	76" x 80"
King	78" x 80"
California King	72" x 84"
Western King	72" x 84"
Super Single Waterbed	48" X 84"
Queen Waterbed	60" X 84"
King Waterbed	72" X 84"

BED SKIRT

see "dust ruffle"

BEDSPREAD

this term seems to be a catch all, but traditionally, a bedspread is any bedcover that drapes all the way to the floor on three sides with extra length at the head to allow for tucking under your pillows with some having pleated or "molded" pockets sewn in for your pillows.

BETTER SLEEP COUNCIL

Established in 1979, the Better Sleep Council (BSC) is a non-profit organization supported by the mattress industry. The BSC is devoted to educating the public about the importance of sleep to good health and quality of life and about the value of the sleep system and sleep environment in pursuit of a good night's sleep.

BLANKET

generally a large piece of material, usually woven, used as a means of covering one's self for warmth, usually on your bed

BUNKBED CAP

(bedcap) - a bedcover, comforter or similar article with elasticized corners at the foot to keep it secure to the mattress of the top bunk of a bunk bed

CARDED

the process of opening then cleaning cotton fibers, separating them, placing them parallel to each other, then condenses the fibers into one unbroken, untwisted strand. Carded cotton is coarser in texture than combed.

CHENILLE

Ultrasoft textured fabric, used extensively in expensive fabrics and bedcoverings to create a luxuriously plush pile. The pile is created by tufted cords of the fiber, usually silk or cotton.

CHINTZ

A glazed cotton often printed with floral or striped designs.

COMBED

a process by which the cotton (or wool) has all the short fibers and unwanted matter removed from within the longer fibers, having already been carded. Combed fibers are softer, more durable and more dense than carded fibers.

COMFORTER

bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

COTTON

material woven from the soft fibers of cotton plants, the fibers are soft because of being near the oil rich cotton seed

DAMASK

Linens woven in the damask manner show a pattern created by the threads of fiber having been woven in different directions, this is done without the need for a contrast of different colors, thus creating a beautiful sculpted monochromatic textured finish. Such as, a leaf, scroll or even intricate floral patterns. Fabrics commonly used in this process are cotton, linen, silk, or wool.

DAYBED

a dual purpose piece of furniture, used as a couch or general seating during waking hours or as a bed for sleep

DUST RUFFLE

Usually a gathered (pleated) strip of material reaching from the bottom of a mattress to the floor. Normally this material is sewn or affixed to a lining or platform that is then placed over the box spring (between mattress and box spring).

DUVET

a bedcover that is sometimes used in place of a top sheet and/or bedspread, most often with a removable, washable cover.

DUVET COVER

Also known as a comforter cover. A fabric cover for a comforter. Can be created from fabric or two flat sheets.

EGYPTIAN COTTON

very soft and durable, long fibered cotton grown in Egypt and northern Africa

EMBROIDERY

decorating fabric with ornate needlework resulting in beautifully, intricate patterns and pictures, in many cases becoming art, such as in an Art Quilt

ENSEMBLE

a coordinated bedding set for ease of decoration

EYELET

tiny openings edged with embroidered stitching used in many types of ornate designs

FABRIC

any cloth fabricated, especially those produced through knitting and weaving of fibers

FAUX FUR

any item made out of synthetic materials imitating animal fur, also called fake fur

FIBER

A catch all term where raw materials are concerned, such as cotton, ramie, wool, man made resins, hemp, etc.

FITTED SHEET

a sheet made to fit a particular mattress and today they are usually made with elastic edges or corners for a snug tailored fit

FLANNEL

(cotton flannel), (Canton flannel) - A soft, heavy, plush napped cotton cloth, of loose texture often resembling wool. In the bulk of the United Kingdom and definitely in England, it is known as swan's down cotton and Canton flannel.

FLAT SHEET

the term attached to sheets usually meaning the top sheet found on a bed, unelasticized and generally much larger than the mattress

GATHERED

the material is "gathered" or folded to create a pleating. In bedding this is most often done to a dust ruffle, bed skirt or bed ruffle, but is also incorporated in trims, drapes and/or curtains.

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JACQUARD

a weaving process invented by Joseph Jacquard in 1801 allowing complex and complicated patterns to be woven; today, it is one of the most widely used processes in the world to produce many fabrics. the jacqard process allows for a textured finish, given the ability to use varying types of patterns and yarns in the same piece for a layered/dimensional effect.

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LACE

An intricate, delicate fabric made of yarn, thread or other similar material, in an open, web-like woven pattern and is also known as lacework.

LANOLIN

a fatty substance naturally found in wool, it can be extracted and used in many of todays modern toiletries such as, ointments, make-up, soaps, general cosmetics. Known in the wool trade as wool fat.

MATTRESS PAD

(mattress cover), (mattress topper) - coming in a variety of materials for a variety of needs, mattress pads cover your mattress. Held in place, generally, with elastic (like a fitted sheet) or heavier elastic bands that go around the corners of the mattress.

MODACRYLIC

any of many synthetic, long-chain polymer textile fibers, man made chemically

MUSLIN

Coaser than percale, muslin is generally a plain, loosely woven cotton cloth at or under a 180 thread count and is primarily used for sheeting and/or heavier cotton goods.

NAP

the elevated pile on the surface of many textiles

OLEFIN

another of many man made chemical fibers

PAISLEY

today paisley usually refers to a print of many curved shapes and contrasting colors, such as a floral print on sheets, on a number of textile products. Originally, wool fibers were used, today many fibers are used.

PERCALE

A finely woven, smooth cotton cloth/fabric, primarily found with a linen finish and above a 180 thread count is perfect for bed sheets and clothing.

PILE

when woven in a variety of special ways, the fiber will seemingly "stand up" on it's own, this is known as the pile sometimes referred to as the pile height. One example would be a rug or carpet.

PILLOW CASE

Fabric cover stitched with one side open to place a sleeping pillow inside.

PILLOW SHAM

having trims like cording, flanges or ruffles (or none at all), they are merely a decorative cover for your pillows, often matching other bedding

PIMA

See "Supima Cotton"

PIMA COTTON

See "Supima Cotton"

PIPING

fiber cording used as a trim on many textile products, such as: dresses, quilts, blankets, etcetera

POLYESTER

wrinkle resistant fabric made from the fibers of many different polymer resins, resists wear and is quite durable and insulating

QUILT

many dictionaries define a quilt simply as, "a coverlet, blanket or bedspread made of two layers of fabric (backing & top) with a layer of cotton, wool, feathers, down or other similar material in between (the fill or batting), all stitched firmly together, usually in a decorative crisscross design" - over the years this definition has evolved as people and communities have evolved, today there are many types of quilts made around the world, sometimes taking on significance in accordance to the events in one's life. Some patterns and/or types are: star, puff, applique, patchwork, Hawaiian, Amish, African-American, crazy, memory, country, log cabin. There are many other types/patterns, each has a history and definition all it's own, in most cases. For example, star qults were made popular in America by the Native American indian. It has a special meaning to many tribes.

RUFFLED

see "gathered"

SATEEN

is the finished product from a process that smooths the yarn, generally an above average thread count is used, yielding a surface that is durable, shiny and soft.

SATIN

a fabric made, usually, of silk and rayon, is slick and glossy on one side and dull on the other

SHEET

a large rectangular piece of cloth, material or fabric usually serving as the foundation of your bedding

SPLIT CORNERS

this most generally refers to the foot of a dust ruffle, bed skirt or bed ruffle (for the most part they are all one and the same) to accommodate a footboard, however some comforters and bedspreads are made this way as well

SUPIMA

See "Supima Cotton"

SUPIMA COTTON

(Supima), (Pima) - The Supima Assosiation of America, is a group of cotton growers in the desert southwest of the United States. Over 50 years ago the association introduced the world to Supima Cotton and it is, simply put, an extra long fibered luxury cotton. The seed from which it comes is exclusive and the name is trademarked and controlled. The Pima are the Native American indian tribe that was instrumental in the success of Supima Cotton. For further information about Supima Cotton, please visit www.supimacotton.org

SWATCH

a piece, pattern or strip cut from a larger piece of material, kind of a catch all term, whether it's a sample of cloth or a piece for a patchwork quilt

TEXTILE

Any cloth, especially one made through the weaving or knitting together of fibers or yarn

THREAD

two or more strands of any fiber twisted together to make the yarn used in weaving and knitting; as well as sewing thread

THREAD COUNT

is the number of actual woven threads per square inch of woven fabric and is and is one indicator in the quality of the product, another would be the type of fabric used.

THROWS

often a smaller than "bedsized" blanket that is used for decorative purposes or for convenience, for example: travel, reading, relaxing, etc.

UPLAND COTTON

a short fibered cotton grown in America that allows for a durable, luxury feel at a lower cost

VALANCE

a coordinated "framework" of fabrics to hide the curtain fixtures at the top of a window

WOVEN

The process of forming a fabric by interlacing vertical and horizontal yarns.

X

in the modern English alphabet, the 24th letter

YARN

spun, twisted threads of material used in knitting and weaving

Z

in the modern English alphabet, the 26th letter

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