Best Sheet Straps – Reviews and Buyer’s Guide

Buying Guide – How to Shop for Sheet Straps

A fitted sheet that slips off the corners of the mattress at night can leave the sleeper laying on a bare mattress come morning. Readjusting a fitted sheet isn’t the easiest task and one that most don’t want to do everyday. Sheet straps can help keep the fitted sheet placed properly on the bed without slipping, popping off, or bunching up at night.

Below we’ll explain how street straps work, the different types of sheet straps, and what you should keep in mind before buying sheet straps.

What Are Sheet Straps?

Most fitted sheets come with some form of elastic perimeter. However, some aren’t strong enough to keep the sheet on the mattress. During the night, the fitted sheet may bunch up or come off the mattress corners entirely. Sheet straps are designed to hold the fitted sheet securely on the mattress.

Sleepers who have a tall mattress or who use an additional mattress topper find using sheet straps to be a useful addition, ensuring the sheet stays in place.

Sheet straps come in several designs and can be made of a few different materials. Some are easy to place on the sheet by yourself, while others might require the help of another person. Sheet straps are good addition for those who struggle to keep a fitted sheet on the bed at night. Sleepers who prefer the feel of a smooth fitted sheet that isn’t bunched up anywhere may benefit from using sheet straps.

Different Types of Sheet Straps

• Individual Sheet Straps: Sold in sets of four, these straps are attached to each corner of the fitted sheet, pulling the corners together to ensure the sheet doesn’t slip off. Most of these feature an elastic band that can be tightened or loosened depending on your needs. At the ends of both sides will be a clip that securely attaches to the fitted sheet.
• One Unit with Several Straps: This design will feature a central piece from which several straps extend out from. Similar to the individual sheet straps, these straps are stretchy and can be adjusted to fit most mattress sizes. A closure piece is found at the end of each strap that attaches to the fitted sheet, essentially pulling the sheet together under the mattress which keeps it tightly in place.
• Drawstring Fitted Sheets: This design features a drawstring cord around the perimeter of the fitted sheet that can be loosened and tightened around the mattress as desired. The design ensures the fitted sheet will stay in place by cinching the drawstring, holding the fitted sheet in place tightly.

How to Use a Sheet Strap

How to use a sheet strap depends on the type and design of the strap. All sheet straps will attach to the bottom-most part of the fitted sheet that is tucked under the mattress. If the sheet strap is one individual piece with several straps coming out from the center, it will need to be placed underneath the mattress and then stretched out to meet the bottom of the fitted sheet.

If the sheet straps are four individual straps, they can easily be placed on the fitted sheet once it’s in place on the mattress. Many straps are built in such a way that the user can cinch the strap to make sure it fits tightly.

The straps should pull the fitted sheet taut, but not be so tight that it risks tearing or damaging the sheet.

What Else Should You Consider When Buying Sheet Straps?

• Return Policy: Buying sheet straps that come with a sleep trial or a good return policy could help you find the sheet straps that work best on your bed. Since mattresses and fitted sheets vary in depth and design, some designs might work better than others. A return policy will allow you to test them out at home.
• Warranty: Most sheet straps are constructed with a combination of elastic, plastic, and metal pieces. Given that the sheet straps will be placed under the mattress, they’ll be under the pressure of the mattress and the sleepers. Some companies offer a warranty on sheet straps to give you some peace of mind that if they get damaged, you can get a new set.