How to fold a sheet with an elastic band: compact and beautiful

For a comfortable sleep, people have invented many wonderful things, one of which is a stretch sheet. Such bedding during sleep does not wrap, does not slip and does not slide out of bed, therefore it does not bring discomfort. But another problem arises. It can be difficult to fold the sheet with an elastic band to keep it from wrinkling. Fortunately, a solution has been found for this problem as well. Now it will not be difficult to fold and neatly store such a textile thing if you resort to any of the methods described below.

This thing is an excellent solution for those who toss and turn a lot in their sleep.

Features of storing sheets with an elastic band

Storage requires careful attention. Failure to comply with the basic rules can lead to the loss of the original appearance of the bedding, as well as to the rapid deterioration of the material.

After washing, stretch bed linen must be ironed and folded neatly. It is better to store such fabrics in a pile or in the form of rolls - this will make the most efficient use of the space in the closet. Terry or flannel linens, as well as for children, are best stored separately.

It is not recommended to store colorful products with a bright pattern on the same shelf together with plain light stretch textile accessories for sleeping.

How to fold an elasticized sheet neatly

There are several simple options for folding the sheet with an elastic band. All of them will allow not only to keep the neat appearance of the product, but also save a lot of space in the closet.

The first way, how to properly fold the sheet with an elastic band

The easiest and at the same time convenient way to fold bed linen with an elastic band is to give this product the shape of a rectangle. The addition process itself consists of the following steps:

1. First, the bed is turned inside out, straightened and grasped on the smaller side of the opposite corners.
2. They put the corners into one another, then take the lower corner. They also put it in the upper corners. This action is repeated with the fourth corner. Thus, you should get a rectangle.
3. Put the resulting rectangle on a horizontal surface with the elastic band up and begin to fold. First, one side is wrapped, then the other. The resulting bundle is folded another 3 times.

The video clearly shows how to properly fold the sheet with an elastic band using the first method.

Step-by-step photos of the method of folding the bed in the form of a rectangle

The second way, how to beautifully fold the sheet with an elastic band

The second life hack, how to neatly and beautifully fold a sheet with an elastic band, is almost identical to the first method, but the process itself is different:

1. To begin with, the sheet is straightened and folded in half, turning the corners on one side inside out and inserting them into the corners on the other side.
2. Then they put their hands in the resulting corners, lean them against each other and turn one side so that the corners are inside the opposite corners.
3. The bed is placed horizontally with an elastic band on top and folded, starting from the bottom 3 times.
4. Then, grasping one edge, fold it into several layers so that you get an even rectangle.

Step-by-step folding process using the second method

The third way, how to fold a stretch sheet with an elastic band

You can fold the thing very carefully if you use the "pocket" technique. To do this, you must adhere to the following actions:

1. First, the product is taken in hand so that it is folded in half along the wide horizontal side.
2. Then they put the thing on any surface and start folding. First, one side is bent vertically, then the second. You should get a rectangle.
3. This rectangle is folded 2 more times horizontally, starting from the bottom edge.
4. Then one side edge is folded over. A pocket is formed and the second edge is inserted into it.

Below is a step-by-step scheme, according to which it will not be difficult to fold a sheet with an elastic band with a "pocket".

Diagram of the most convenient way to help you fold this type of bedding neatly

The fourth way how to beautifully roll a sheet with an elastic band

If there is no need to fold this sleeping accessory evenly in order to place it on the shelf, then you can resort to another simple method that allows you to store bedding in an upright position. This method is especially relevant for an oval sheet with an elastic band, which allows you to fold it without effort.

Execution steps:

1. The thing is straightened and folded in half so that the elastic is outside.
2. The edges are folded towards the middle. In this case, a pocket should form on the reverse side.
3. Then the roll is folded and then the formed pocket is turned inside out.

Thanks to the roll-up, it is much more convenient to store soft cloth accessories

It can also be folded into a roll according to the following option:

1. The sheet is straightened and folded 3 times so that the elastic is on top.
2. Then, starting from one edge, roll it into a roll.
3. The resulting roll is optionally tied with braid so that it does not straighten.

These rolls are conveniently stored in special boxes for linen

How to store sheets with an elastic band

Care, as well as proper storage of bed linen, significantly prolongs its service life. At the same time, there are certain rules, the observance of which will be the key to the long-term operation of textile products:

• it is necessary to store bed linen separately from all things and must be neatly folded; for this purpose there must be a separate chest of drawers or a specially designated shelf in the closet;
• Terry, flannel and flannel stretch sheets should be folded separately from fine fabrics;
• products with bright patterns should be stored separately from plain and light ones;
• you should not pack textiles for sleeping in plastic bags, as this will cause a musty smell to appear, as well as rapid aging of the material, an exception may be special vacuum bags designed specifically for long-term storage of bed linen;
• it is advisable to refresh the products every 10 days, this will prevent the appearance of the old smell and will prevent the formation of creases and folds;
• during drying, do not leave bed linen for a long time in the fresh air, so as not to overdry the material;
• it is imperative to iron the sleepwear after washing, if this action is permissible by the manufacturer;
• if the sleeping accessory is not used for quite a long time, it should be straightened, ventilated and folded once every 10 days so that no bends remain.

If you follow a number of simple recommendations, the linen will remain attractive for a long time and fully comply with the declared characteristics.

Keeping your sleep textiles neat is the key to a long service life

Useful Tips

In addition to storage recommendations, some care tips can be highlighted:

• changing linen is required at least once every 7-10 days;
• washing textiles for sleep is best combined with replacing them so that they do not lie in a dirty state for a long time, otherwise a musty smell will appear, and the fabric will quickly become unusable;
• during washing, it is important to choose the most suitable mode for what the manufacturer of the product recommended, basically, for this kind of accessories, a delicate wash mode is preferable;
• after washing, dry, iron and fold immediately to avoid the appearance of folds and stretching.

Conclusion

Folding a sheet with an elastic band is not difficult, as it might seem at first glance. The advantages of such bed linen are much greater than the inconvenience that appears during storage. Knowing the simple folding options, there will always be order on the sleeping shelf.