Super Single Bed Sheets

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.

Yes, UK double bed sheet dimensions are standardised: fitted sheets are 135cm x 190cm, flat sheets are 230cm x 275cm, and duvet covers are 200cm x 200cm. Belledorm's double range follows these standard UK dimensions throughout.

The one variable is fitted sheet depth, this is not standardised and varies by product and brand. Always check the box depth (30cm, 38cm, or 46cm) against your mattress measurement before purchasing. One common point of confusion is the duvet cover: a double duvet cover (200cm x 200cm) is square, not rectangular, this is correct and standard across the UK industry. If you are buying bedding as a gift or for a property you cannot measure, standard UK double dimensions apply to the overwhelming majority of double beds manufactured since 2000.

Belledorm's super single fitted sheets are sized for mattresses measuring 107cm x 200cm (3ft 6in x 6ft 6in), wider than a standard single (90cm) and longer, positioned between a single and a small double in width.

For complete bedding, the corresponding sizes are:

The super single is less common in the UK market than standard single or small double, but is found in some older bed frames, European-specification beds, and custom-built sleeping arrangements. Always measure your mattress before purchasing — 107cm width is super single, 90cm is standard single, 120cm is small double.

A super single bed measures approximately 107cm x 200cm. A small double (4ft) measures 120cm x 190cm — 13cm wider but 10cm shorter. The two sizes use different fitted sheets which are not interchangeable.

If you are unsure which size your mattress is, measure both the width and length: 107cm x 200cm is super single, 120cm x 190cm is small double. The small double is the more widely available size in the UK, so confirming your measurements before ordering avoids purchasing the wrong fitted sheet.

A super single bed (107cm x 200cm) is designed as a generous single sleeping space and is not recommended as a regular shared bed for two adults, it provides approximately 53.5cm of width per person, which is narrower than a standard single bed.

The super single is best suited to a single adult who wants more width than a standard 90cm single, or who requires the longer 200cm length. For couples sharing regularly, a standard double (135cm x 190cm), small double (120cm x 190cm), or king size (150cm x 200cm) is a more appropriate and comfortable choice. The super single's primary advantage is its length (200cm) combined with a width that is more generous than a standard single without requiring the floor space of a double.

To fully dress a super single bed, you need a super single fitted sheet, a duvet cover, and one pillowcase. The fitted sheet must be specifically sized for the super single (107cm x 200cm).

The complete super single bed bedding list:

• Fitted sheet (107cm x 200cm) - must be specifically labelled as super single
• Duvet cover (135cm x 200cm) - standard single size is typically used
• Pillowcase - standard UK pillow is 48cm x 74cm; one is standard
• Flat sheet (180cm x 275cm) - optional

The fitted sheet must be specifically super single size. Always confirm dimensions before purchasing, as this is a less standardised size than single or double.

Super single is a less standardised size in the UK market and is not universally stocked by all bedding brands. Always confirm dimensions and measure your mattress before ordering.

The super single (107cm x 200cm) is sometimes confused with the small double (120cm x 190cm), both are wider than a standard single but the dimensions differ in both width and length. The fitted sheet is the critical item to get right, as an incorrect size will either bunch loosely or fail to cover the mattress corners properly. Belledorm stocks super single fitted sheets in several fabric qualities, choosing the correct size ensures a secure fit with no movement overnight.

A super single measures approximately 107cm x 200cm, wider than a standard single and longer. A long single measures 90cm x 200cm, the same length but 17cm narrower. Both are longer than a standard single (90cm x 190cm) but differ in width.

The long single is for tall adults who need extra length but are comfortable with standard single width. The super single is for those who want both extra width and extra length compared to a standard single. Both share the same 200cm length. If your primary concern is length (you are over 6ft), a long single is the practical choice. If you want more width as well as length, the super single is more appropriate, though availability is more limited in the UK market.