Fitted sheets not fitting

Question

am I the only one having trouble with the new 18" fitted sheets on my 10" mattress? They ball up and become a nusance. When I complained to the store they told me everyone has an 18" mattress. Am I just nuts???

Answer 1

They have these elastic things with metal clamps on the ends of them at every store in the bedding section that will solve your problem

They go in the corners underneath your mattress and hold your sheet in place.

Im not sure what they are called though, but im sure they will know what you are talking about if you ask!

Answer 2

I have the opposite problem. I have trouble finding sheets that fit my thick mattress. Look at the label before you buy it.

Answer 3

"sally s" - I've never heard of 18" thick mattresses. Where can I get one? That aside - no you're not crazy, and yes the deeper pocketed sheet will ball up because there is nothing for the elastic to catch on if it's made for an 18 inch mattress. It will just slip off. I would think the store would take them back. Watch the label next time and if it's still a problem, use a flat sheet a size larger to work as your fitted sheet. Good Luck - LT