Adjustable bases, also known as adjustable beds, can help you get a better night's sleep by enriching comfort and supportive positioning for your back and body. They can help alleviate back pain, lessen snoring, and minimize acid reflux. But, in the scenario of bedding, such as sheets for an adjustable bed and mattress combo, you should consider a few key parameters to make sure that your sheets fit properly.

The trouble is, most of us have experienced it before, where the fitted sheets slip off or come loose from the corners of the bed. You can try preventing this by using deep-pocket sheets and making sure to secure them thoroughly by adjusting the bed frame when making the bed; we'll go over more details on the best way to change the sheets with an adjustable bed later.

An additional product you could use, sheet clips, adds an extra step to the bed-making process, making it less convenient than other options. Still, you can still consider sheet clips or fasteners as another option.

An even better solution is to invest in at least one, if not two, sets of innovative and comfortable sheets, like Bed Tech Thread™. They feature a universal fit and elastic corner bands for added security, keeping the sheets in place on the mattress. These solutions will help keep your sheets from slipping off the mattress and give you the peace of mind to know that you won't wake up in an unmade bed or tussled and wrapped in your sheets.

Why Do My Sheets Keep Slipping Off My Mattress?

The dynamic duo—the combination of a mattress and an adjustable bed—can certainly elevate your comfort and sleep experience to a whole new level, leading to a more rested overall feeling. Regardless, sometimes the sheets can create "situations" of an un-made bed, when your mattress moves up and down with an adjustable frame.

Adjustable beds are more than just a cozy way to use a laptop, lounge, watch TV, or read in bed; they can also help reduce back pain through customizable and supportive positions—like Zero-G. Additionally, they can help people who experience symptoms of sleep apnea, such as snoring. Adjustable beds can help reduce heartburn and acid reflux and soothe restless leg syndrome.

Because of the multifunctional nature of an adjustable bed, finding sheets that fit (and stay fitted) on the mattress, especially if it's over 10 or 12 inches thick, can be trickier than finding sheets for a standard flat mattress. With a couple of helpful tips, you'll be able to easily find sheets that stay on your mattress with an adjustable bed.

Getting Your Sheets to Stay on With an Adjustable Bed

Sometimes, a case in point with adjustable beds that move to customize positions is that the fitted sheet may slip off the mattress. That said, making the bed certainly isn't a chore most of us want to perform every day, as the sheets annoyingly keep popping off the corners of the mattress. Luckily, with a few valuable tips and proactive measures, you can keep your sheets securely in place and prevent them from coming off the mattress once and for all.

Keep reading, and the BedTech Sleep Experts will highlight a few ins and outs of sheet features and shopping for new sheets that fit and stay on the bed better than your old ones.

Use Sheets With a Universal Fit & Deep Pockets

It's best to pick out a set of sheets that feel comfortable on your skin and, just as notably, have enough material to cover your mattress. Generally, deep-pocket sheets are the best to use with an adjustable bed sleep system. The general rule of thumb is to pick out a set where the fitted sheet is about 5 inches deeper than your mattress's height. You want to measure the mattress's profile, not its overall height from the floor.

Here's an example: If your mattress is 14 inches tall, choose a sheet set with pockets at least 18 inches deep, ideally up to 22 inches deep. This type of fit gives you a secure and long-lasting fit from your sheets. The added pocket depth helps to prevent the common problem of fitted sheets slipping off the mattress. Similarly, sheets, especially cotton ones, often shrink after washing and drying. That said, you should always dry sheets on low or air-dry them. Still, the extra material compensates for the fact that sheets will likely shrink over time.

To be sure that your sheets fit snugly and securely, they should have enough material to cover all four corners and frame the mattress's underside. Properly fitting sheets prevent bunching and slipping, which is a common hassle most of us can do without!

To make your bed-making experience smoother and hassle-free later, consider choosing a sheet set with pockets just a bit deeper than your mattress height. For a viable solution for sheets that stay on, check out Bed Tech Thread sheets, designed to fit mattresses 6 to 18 inches thick. These sheets are the best for adjustable bed mattresses and make your bedding routine much easier to maintain.

Making The Bed: Take The Savvy Approach

If you have an adjustable bed, you won't want to miss out on this intelligent approach to bed-making by following these simple steps to change the sheets of your bed:

Step #1

First, use your adjustable bed remote to raise the head of the bed to its highest position.

Step #2

Secondly, use the remote control to lift the bed's feet slightly so the mattress corners are easier for you to reach when tucking in the sheet.

Step #3

Locate one corner of your fitted sheet and wrap it strategically around the head of the bed. Double-check that the sheet fits the mattress properly—horizontally width-wise and vertically length-wise.

Step #4

To finish making the bed, wrap the fitted sheet around the foot of the bed, making sure all corners are fully tucked under the mattress. If you're using an adjustable bed, tuck the fitted sheet into the retainer bar at the foot of the base; another smart way to keep everything in place and prevent the sheets from slipping off the mattress.

Step #5

Lastly, press the "Flat" button on your adjustable bed remote. The bed will effortlessly lower itself down into the flat position, gently setting the sheets taut, smoothing them out, and leaving everything perfectly in place.

Use Sheet Fasteners

Sheet fasteners are elastic bands with clips designed to help keep your sheets securely on the mattress. Sheet fasteners—reliable suspenders for your bedding—resemble trusty suspenders for clothes.

To use sheet fasteners, put your sheets on first. Next, attach one to each side of the four corners of your bed sheet. Clip the fastener to the elastic portion of your sheets and position them diagonally across each corner of the mattress. Then tighten the fasteners so the sheets will fit the mattress better.

One downside of sheet fasteners is that they can be inconvenient to maintain. While they require occasional checking and re-tightening to maintain that neat look, for many, the benefits of keeping your bedding smooth and tidy outweigh this minor inconvenience. You may need to occasionally check and re-tighten them to maintain your bed's neat sheet setup.

Use Sheets With Corner Bands

One feature that helps keep sheets securely on a mattress atop an adjustable bed is the use of high-quality elastic corner bands—preferably about 1 inch or thicker. These elastic bands, also known as corner anchors, are sometimes built into the fitted sheet and sewn across each individual corner. These help secure the sheet pocket to the mattress corner.

Corner bands are a key feature on every set of Bed Tech Thread™ sheets. Bed Tech's corner bands are sewn diagonally across each mattress corner to secure a better, longer-lasting fit for your sheets. Sheet corner bands are one of the latest features designed to enhance the flexibility and freedom of movement of an adjustable bed frame while reliably preventing sheet corners from popping off the mattress.

Some fitted sheets—like Thread™ Bamboo Sheets come with built-in corner bands. 

If yours don’t, it’s easy enough to sew them onto your sheets yourself. Make sure to use high-quality elastic bands at least 1 inch wide. Thicker, high-quality elastic is less likely to stretch and lose elasticity over time. If sewing isn't your thing, reach for a set of Bed Tech Sheets with built-in, high-quality elastic and elastic corner bands.

The good news is, once you have corner bands in place, you won’t need to worry about tightening or adjusting them as you would with sheet fasteners. Likewise, these elastic corner bands are a great feature for keeping your sheets on the mattress, offering a no-fuss solution that's invisible as they rest beneath the mattress.

Enhance Comfort and Functionality with a Sheet Upgrade for Your Adjustable Bed Sleep System

If you're tired of making your bed more often than washing your sheets, look no further than Bed Tech Thread™ Sheet Sets. This bedding will enhance your comfort with options in Bamboo or Microplush + Bamboo, each delivering a smooth and 'buttery soft' feel against your skin. Bed Tech sheets are hypoallergenic and not only feel great, but also wick moisture to help maintain a balanced sleep temperature. They also feature a design that keeps them securely on your mattress, thanks to their innovative compatibility with adjustable bed sleep systems! So don't hesitate to visit the Bed Tech Online Shop and get your hands on a set of Thread™ sheets to improve your comfort and convenience today.