bedcovers

Sheets and quilts

Bedcovers are the sheets, blankets, and other coverings placed on a bed.

The term is broad, encompassing everything from the fitted sheet to the topmost quilt or comforter: She pulled back the bedcovers and climbed in.

Bedclothes means the same thing.

types

sheet

Flat rectangular material

quilt · throw · afghan · pillowcase · fitted sheet · flat sheet · top sheet · sham · mattress pad · mattress protector

materials

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

wool · silk · satin · velvet · cashmere · polyester · microfiber · percale · sateen · damask

warmth

insulated

Shielded from heat loss

cozy · snug · layered · quilted · plush · downy · warm · breathable · lightweight · tog

comfort

softness

Yielding to gentle pressure

cushioning · nestled · relaxation · restfulness · soothing · enveloping · luxurious · inviting · cocoon · pampering

construction

weave

Interlace strands into fabric

filling · seams · hemmed · tufting · knotting · layered · pieced · stuffed · lined · edging

decorative

embroidered

Ornamented with sewn designs

tufted · appliqued · paisley · floral · striped · geometric · toile · batik · patchwork · scalloped

care

washing

Cleaning with liquid

storing · laundering · tumble-dry · machine-washable · dry-clean · stain-resistant · wrinkle-free · shrinkage · fading · pilling

Opposites
bed components

bedcoversmattress

Padded sleeping surface

box spring · bed frame · headboard · footboard · bedstead

exposure/coverage

bedcoversbare mattress

Family

bedcover, bedcovering, bedcoverings

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G