If I had it my way, I’d sleep under a pile of quilts and pillows, but my husband prefers a simpler setup: a fitted sheet, one pillow, and a thin quilt. Surprisingly, many people are ditching the top sheet altogether, and here’s why.
Top sheets were originally meant to protect quilts and comforters from bodily germs, making it easier to wash just the sheets and pillowcases. However, many people now skip the top sheet to save time when making the bed, and because it often ends up tangled around their legs at night.
According to Parachute, a Los Angeles linen company, nearly 40% of their customers only use a fitted sheet. This growing trend, especially among millennials, shows that whether or not to use a top sheet is largely a personal preference, with many opting for simplicity over tradition.
