How many sets of bedding you need
Short answer: Two sets per bed are enough for most people. You can change and wash without waiting for one to dry, and a clean set is always ready in the cupboard.
Two sets in rotation
One set is on the bed, the other in the cupboard. With two sets you never have to plan the washing around changing the bed, because the clean set goes on the same day the used one comes off. The used set can then be washed calmly.
Three sets if you sweat
If you sleep warm and change weekly or more often, a third set makes daily life easier, because one is always in the wash. If night sweats are heavy or new, talk to your doctor. Read more in bamboo bedding for night sweats.
Extra pillowcases
The pillowcase gets dirty fastest, because face and hair rest on it all night. A few extra pillowcases cost little and get plenty of use. Many people change the pillowcase midweek and the rest of the set on the regular change.
For guests
The guest room should have its own two sets, so you do not borrow from your own bed when visitors come. Keep them in a fixed place with the guest towels. The room is then quickly ready, and your own rotation is not disturbed.
Buy matching sets
If you buy matching sets, the parts can be mixed when a single cover wears out. You do not have to throw out a whole set because one pillowcase is damaged. Matching colours also make folding quicker. See bamboo bedding.
Lifespan
Bedding lasts many years if washed at 40 degrees without fabric softener and dried completely. When the sets take turns, they also wear evenly. The routine is explained in how to wash bamboo bedding.
How often you change
The number of sets depends on how often you change. If you change every other week, two sets are plenty. If you change weekly, two sets are still enough if you wash the same day. More in how often should bedding be changed.
Cupboard space
More sets take more space, and bedding left at the bottom of the cupboard for months is rarely used. Stick to the number you actually use. Keep each set together inside one of its pillowcases, so you find everything easily.
Double bed and single bed
A double bed with two duvets needs two covers and two pillowcases per set. Count pieces, not just sets, when you check what you have. A sheet in the right size is just as important as the covers.
Start with two
If you are unsure, start with two sets and see how it fits your routine. If you are short of a set in a busy week, you can always add a third later. That is easier than having sets that sit unused.
Frequently asked questions
Are two sets enough?
For most people, yes. If you sweat a lot or change often, a third set makes daily life easier, because a clean set is always ready.
Why buy matching sets?
Because the parts can be mixed when a single cover wears out. You do not need to replace the whole set, and folding is quicker.
How many pillowcases do I need?
A few extra beyond the sets are practical, because the pillowcase gets dirty fastest and is often changed more frequently than the rest of the bedding.
See our range of Nordic Weaving bedding.
