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Getting ready to start shopping for your future college student this summer? One of the most dreaded things to search for is that Twin Extra Long bedding that tons of colleges are switching over to. In order to make sure you're informed for the upcoming season, we've laid out all the dimensions for you and which products are really necessary for purchase. Let's take a look.     Twin XL Mattress Most colleges today have gradually switched over to the Twin XL sized beds when providing bedding for student dormitories. But just how big are these beds ? First, lets take a look at the mattress itself and what makes it different than the normal Twin bed. The dimensions for a sized Twin XL mattress are 39" x 80", which is five inches longer than the normal twin. This allows college students that perfect amount of extra room for their feet. Twin XL Mattress Pad When buying a mattress pad for your Twin XL mattress you must make sure it is in fact a size Twin...

The Purpose of Twin XL Bed Sheets Bed sheets provide a protective layer against bacteria and dirt between a mattress and the person sleeping on it, as well as a covering and comfortable layer for the sleeper. A typical set of bed sheets includes a fitted sheet that stretches tightly over a mattress, typically secured with the use of elastic in the edging. The fitted portion reaches over the top mattress, but not extending to the box springs if applicable, and covers the sides of the mattress for extra protection against grime. A flat sheet, also known as a top sheet, is named so as it is flat without the elastic of a fitted sheet. The flat sheet covers a person who is in a bed, providing a layer of comfort and warmth between the person and their blankets. Typically a flat sheet is tucked into the base end of the mattress, so to prevent it from pulling up out of place when a person is sleeping. Sheets come in a variety of fabrics, prints, colors and styles. By looking a...