Bedding
Bedding
Bedding, also known as bedclothes or bed linen, is the materials laid above the mattress of a bed for hygiene, warmth, protection of the mattress, and decorative effect. Bedding is the removable and washable portion of a human sleeping environment. Multiple sets of bedding for each bed will often be washed in rotation and/or changed seasonally to improve sleep comfort at varying room temperatures.
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛdɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "bedding" comes from the word "bedde", which, in Middle English, means "bed". The suffix "-ing" was added in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Blanket: A large, usually rectangular piece of cloth, generally used on a bed over a sheet to keep the sleeper warm.
- Duvet: A type of bedding, a soft flat bag filled with down, feathers, wool, silk or a synthetic alternative, and protected with a removable cover.
- Pillow: A support for the head used while sleeping on a bed, or for the body as used on a couch or chair.
- Mattress: A large, rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, designed to be used as a bed or on a bed frame.
- Quilt: A multi-layered textile, traditionally composed of three layers of fiber: a woven cloth top, a layer of batting or wadding, and a woven back, combined using the technique of quilting.
- Comforter: A type of bedding made of two lengths of fabric or covering sewn together and filled with insulative materials for warmth.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bedding
- Wikipedia's article - Bedding
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