momofkhm Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I checked already and the college dd is going to does use XL twins. Is the bedding for this length bed really only available in the August time frame of the back to school sales? Just wondering if I could suggest sheets to someone as a grad gift. Not exciting, but needed. I've seen some on-line, but I mean in person. Also, while I'm at it, are some brands just not worth buying? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen in VA Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Wow -- we've found Bed Bath & Beyond to have a great selection of XL sheets! Sorry your store has been grumpy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Target and Walmart carry them -- and you can always just order online and have it shipped to you (Walmart often has free shipping). Also, I just read an article in which a college student saidthe regular Twin sized stretchy jersey sheets from Target work just fine on XL Twin dorm mattresses. Other online options if you want high-end quality sheets include The Company Store, Overstock.com and . The Target sheet sets we've purchased have held up fine for several years.... And what about a twin-air mattress (and pump for occasional re-adjustments) for the bed topper? (Be sure to get a nice thick mattress pad to go on top -- air mattresses can feel cold and suck away all your body warmth in winter with just a fitted sheet over them.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosyne Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Definitely look at a bed topper or something similar, I absolutely had to have one on my bed, it was very hard and uncomfortable otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicmom Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 We got ds's bedding at our local JC Penney. The sheets were part of a set w/comforter, but I see online they have a number of sheet options in the XL size available now--probably at least some of those would be available in-store. We've used JC Penney sheets for years and generally been pleased with the quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in MA Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Be careful with those sets. I bought one at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. The set was marked XLT, but the only part that was XLT was the fitted sheet. The flat sheet and the comforter were both just regular twin, and as a result, way too short. We've gotten XLT sheets at Target, but I broke down and spent the money on an XLT comforter from The Company Store, and I'm glad I did because it has held up really well for the 4 years of college. I did also get a comforter cover for it, which has helped keep it clean. HTH, Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicmom Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Be careful with those sets. I bought one at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. The set was marked XLT, but the only part that was XLT was the fitted sheet. The flat sheet and the comforter were both just regular twin, and as a result, way too short. We've gotten XLT sheets at Target, but I broke down and spent the money on an XLT comforter from The Company Store, and I'm glad I did because it has held up really well for the 4 years of college. I did also get a comforter cover for it, which has helped keep it clean. HTH, Brenda Yes, I've heard that about the sets from Bed, Bath and Beyond, so I stayed away from those. Definitely be careful with sets--best to double check them. Happily, the Penney's sets--at least back in 2010 :)--had all XLT items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I checked already and the college dd is going to does use XL twins. Is the bedding for this length bed really only available in the August time frame of the back to school sales? Just wondering if I could suggest sheets to someone as a grad gift. Not exciting, but needed. I've seen some on-line, but I mean in person. Also, while I'm at it, are some brands just not worth buying? Thanks! Yes, you can buy them all the time. I buy better quality ones at Marshall's and TJ Maxx. They seem to hold up well - and are cheaper! The school might try to sell you overpriced ones. Don't buy those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I have seen them available year-round via Target - but there are a lot more in the stores in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Our dd's college sent us information in the spring of her hs senior year for buying the XL linens along with towels, etc. They have a contract with a supplier and the prices were very reasonable (about $20 for a sheet set, less than $10 for towels, etc.). We got her a bed topper at Bed, Bath & Beyond. I think it was around $60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 We've gotten our sheets and Kohl's and they've held up really well for both boys. I'll also give a shameless plug for this mattress topper: http://www.amazon.com/Soft-Sleeper-Visco-Elastic-Memory/dp/B0016G5VDS/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1336661736&sr=1-1 After getting one for middle son we also bought one for our own bed. It was well worth the $$. However, it, like every other mattress topper we've tried, can get hot if the temps get high. It's fantastic in the winter when we keep our house low (temp wise). Middle son loves it. Oldest had one we got at Kohls. He liked it, but not with the same "love" middle son has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauranc Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I checked already and the college dd is going to does use XL twins. Is the bedding for this length bed really only available in the August time frame of the back to school sales? Just wondering if I could suggest sheets to someone as a grad gift. Not exciting, but needed. I've seen some on-line, but I mean in person. Also, while I'm at it, are some brands just not worth buying? Thanks! I'm thinking you are in my area--- I found XL twin sheets for my college-bound son at Target. (think it was their brand) --Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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