King Bedsheet

King bedsheets: full coverage for a 6-foot bed

A king bed is the widest bed in most Indian homes, often shared by two adults and, on weekends, a child or two. It needs a sheet with real generosity at the edges. A sheet that only just covers the top of a king mattress slips off the corners within an hour. Soft Souls king bedsheets measure 108 × 108 inches, a full square, and come with two matching pillow covers.

What size is a king bed?

King beds in India are usually 6 feet wide (72 inches) and 6½ feet long (78 inches). Our king mattresses are 72 × 78 inches. Some beds sold as king are 6 × 6¼ feet (72 × 75 inches). Measure your mattress, including its height, before buying sheets.

How a 108 × 108 inch sheet fits

On a 72 × 78 inch mattress, a 108-inch square sheet leaves 36 inches of extra width and 30 inches of extra length. That is about 18 inches down each side and 15 inches at the head and foot, enough to cover the sides of a natural mattress and still tuck generously underneath on all four sides. Because the sheet is square, there is no wrong way round: spread it out and tuck.

Why a king sheet stays put

The more fabric you tuck under a mattress, the better the weight of the mattress holds it. With 15 to 18 inches to tuck on every side, a king sheet grips well even when several people move about on the bed. That matters on a family bed, where children roll, kick and climb in and out during the night.

Two pillow covers in every set

Every king set includes two matching pillow covers. Many king beds carry four pillows or more; add a set of pillow covers so every pillow matches, or choose a contrast colour for the front pair.

Fabric and feel

A satin weave gives a smooth surface with a soft sheen; a plain weave gives a matte, crisp feel. Our current king bedsheets are satin, which many people like for its cool, smooth first touch on warm nights. The satin bedsheet king page has satin-specific care and colours.

Colours for a large bed

Our king bedsheets come in silver grey and navy blue. On a bed this size, colour covers a large part of the room, so it sets the mood. Grey keeps a large bedroom light and airy; navy makes it feel calm and settled, and it hides the small marks that a busy family bed collects.

Making a king bed on your own

1. Fold the sheet in half lengthwise before you start and lay the fold down the middle of the bed. Unfold one half to each side.
2. Tuck the head end first, working from the centre outwards.
3. Move to the foot, pull the sheet taut and tuck it.
4. Fold each corner into a neat triangle, then tuck the sides, again working from the middle out.

Working from the centre stops the sheet from drifting to one side, which is the usual problem when one person makes a wide bed.

Washing a king sheet

A 108-inch square sheet is heavy when wet. Wash it on its own on a gentle cycle with mild detergent, and check that your machine's drum can take it with room to move; a home top-loader may need a half load. Dry it in the shade, folded over two lines or a large stand, and turn it once so it dries evenly. A low iron gives a crisp finish. Shake the sheet out well before hanging it; it saves most of the ironing on a sheet this large.

How many sets?

Two sets is the minimum. For a family bed in summer, or through the monsoon when large sheets dry slowly, three sets keep the bed made every day.

King bedsheet questions

Will a king sheet fit a queen bed? Yes, with even more to tuck. If you want a neater queen bed, a queen bedsheet is closer to size.

Does it fit two single beds pushed together? Two 36-inch single mattresses side by side make a 72-inch bed, so a king sheet covers them; the gap between the mattresses will still be felt underneath.

What is in the set? One bedsheet and two pillow covers.

A family bed

Many Indian families share a king bed with young children. On a family bed, practical choices matter more than looks. Keep a spare set within reach for night-time accidents, and tuck the sheet firmly so a child cannot pull it loose and tangle in it. For babies under twelve months, follow safe-sleep advice: a firm, flat surface with no loose bedding, pillows or toys near the baby.

Storing a king set

Fold the king sheet into a neat square and slip it inside one of its own pillow covers with the second cover folded in too. The whole set stays together in the cupboard, and on wash day you simply pull out one bundle. Store sets dry, away from damp walls, and air them in the shade if they have been folded for months.

Complete the bed

Pair your sheet with a natural king size mattress, which includes two pillows. King bedsheets start from ₹1,299.00, inclusive of all taxes, with cash on delivery and 7-day returns on unused products.

Part of our Bedsheets range. Also see Satin Bedsheet King, Satin Bedsheet, Silk Bedsheet, Single Bedsheet, Double Bedsheet, Queen Bedsheet.