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Narrow Single Fitted Sheets
Add to the comfort and convenience of everyday living with our selection of soft, durable, easy-to-fit and easy-to-care-for fitted sheets. All of our fitted sheets are generously elasticated around all four corners. From 200 TC to 1500 TC - find the perfect fitted sheets to ensure a restful night’s sleep, time after time. Whites, Ivory, Platinum or Charcoal, shop our top-selling colours now.
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Finding the right bed sheet
The type of sheet you need depends on your bed, your mattress depth, and how you prefer your bedding to feel. Fitted sheets sit over the mattress and are held in place by elasticated corners - Belledorm fitted sheets are available in three depths: standard 30cm for mattresses up to 22cm, extra deep 38cm for mattresses up to 30cm including those with a topper, and ultra deep 46cm for the deepest mattresses and adjustable beds. Flat sheets sit between you and the duvet and are the traditional choice for a layered, hotel-style bed.
Fabric makes the biggest difference to how a sheet feels. 200 thread count polycotton is lightweight, crease-resistant, and quick to dry - ideal for everyday use and children's beds. Egyptian cotton uses longer-staple fibres that produce a smoother, more consistent surface, and is available from 200 to 1200 thread count. For cooler sleep, bamboo has natural moisture-wicking properties. In winter, brushed cotton flannelette traps warmth with its soft, napped finish.
All Belledorm sheet fabrics are available in matching duvet covers and pillowcases, so you can coordinate your whole bed in one thread count and colourway.
Got Narrow Single Fitted Sheet Questions? We've Got Answers
The most common reason a fitted sheet pulls free is that the depth is wrong for the mattress. Measure the total depth of your mattress including any topper and choose a sheet with a box depth that matches - a 30cm sheet on a 28cm mattress will have very little fabric to tuck under and will slip off. Belledorm fitted sheets have fully elasticated edges (not just corner elastic), which keeps the sheet anchored more securely around all four sides of the mattress.
Belledorm's bunk bed and narrow single fitted sheets are sized for mattresses measuring 75cm x 190cm (2ft 6in x 6ft 3in) - narrower than a standard single (90cm x 190cm) and specifically designed for bunk bed frames, cabin beds, and narrow single divans.
| Product | Size |
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| Fitted sheet | 75cm x 190cm (2ft 6in x 6ft 3in) |
| Flat sheet | 150cm x 275cm |
| Duvet cover | 135cm x 200cm |
The narrow single duvet cover (135cm x 200cm) is the same dimension as a standard single duvet cover - a single duvet fits a bunk bed, though it will overhang the sides. The fitted sheet is size-specific and will not fit a standard single mattress (90cm wide).
A bunk bed / narrow single fitted sheet measures 75cm x 190cm. A standard single fitted sheet measures 90cm x 190cm - 15cm wider at the same length. The two sizes are not interchangeable.
A standard single fitted sheet placed on a 75cm bunk bed mattress will have excess fabric that bunches at the sides and is difficult to tuck securely. Conversely, a narrow single sheet placed on a standard 90cm mattress will be too tight and pull free from the corners. Always confirm your bunk bed mattress width before purchasing, 75cm is narrow single, 90cm is standard single. Many bunk bed and cabin bed frames use the narrower 75cm width to reduce the overall footprint of the bed.
Yes, a standard single duvet cover (135cm x 200cm) fits a bunk bed and is the correct size to use with a single duvet on a narrow single mattress. The duvet cover will overhang the sides of a 75cm mattress more than it would on a 90cm single, but this is normal.
The practical consideration for bunk beds is ease of making the bed, particularly for upper bunks where access is restricted. Belledorm's range includes fitted sheets specifically sized for the 75cm narrow single mattress. The fitted sheet must be the correct narrow single size; the duvet cover can be standard single size. Always check the fitted sheet dimensions specifically rather than assuming a standard single set will fit.
Most bunk bed and cabin bed mattresses are 10-15cm deep - shallower than standard domestic mattresses, making a standard 30cm fitted sheet the correct choice for the majority of bunk bed setups.
Bunk bed mattresses are deliberately thinner to keep the total bed height manageable and reduce the risk of falls from upper bunks. A standard 30cm fitted sheet provides more than enough depth for most bunk bed mattresses. Extra deep (38cm) or ultra deep (46cm) fitted sheets are rarely needed for bunk beds unless a mattress topper has been added. If you are unsure, measure your bunk bed mattress depth before selecting a sheet depth.
To fully dress a bunk bed, you need a narrow single fitted sheet, a single duvet cover, and one pillowcase. The fitted sheet must be specifically sized for the narrow single (75cm x 190cm).
The complete bunk bed bedding list:
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Fitted sheet (75cm x 190cm) - must be specifically labelled as narrow single or bunk bed size
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Duvet cover (135cm x 200cm) - standard single size fits correctly
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Pillowcase - standard UK pillow is 48cm x 74cm; one required
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Flat sheet (150cm x 275cm) - optional
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Mattress protector - recommended, particularly for children's bunk beds
The key purchase to get right is the fitted sheet - confirm it is 75cm wide (narrow single) rather than 90cm wide (standard single).
Bunk bed fitted sheets are standardised at 75cm x 190cm across the UK bedding industry, but this is a less common size than standard single, always confirm stock availability and check the sheet dimensions carefully before purchasing.
The narrow single (75cm) is sometimes listed under different names by different retailers: "bunk bed sheet", "narrow single sheet", "2ft 6in sheet", or "cabin bed sheet" - all refer to the same 75cm x 190cm fitted sheet size. The fitted sheet is the size-critical item; single duvet covers and pillowcases are standard single size and widely available. If your bunk bed mattress measures 90cm wide rather than 75cm, you need a standard single sheet, not a narrow single.