One sheet. Endless ways to use it.

If you have ever stayed in a hotel in France, Italy, or Spain, you have probably noticed it without necessarily putting a name to it. The bed felt different. Crisper, fresher, and yet incredibly comfortable. The secret? It isn’t just a duvet, but a flat sheet, a simple, flat piece of fabric carefully tucked between the mattress and the duvet that completely changes the way you sleep.

In the rest of Europe, it is almost second nature. Yet, for many people, it remains a revelation. It is time to change that.

What exactly is a flat sheet?

A flat sheet (sometimes called a summer sheet) is exactly what it sounds like: a simple, flat piece of fabric without any elastic. No corners, no structured edges. Just a large, rectangular piece of cloth that can be used in multiple ways. It is the very sheet hotels use to create that impeccably made bed, keeping you cool and comfortable all night long.

5 ways to use a flat sheet

• 1. As a cool summer layer: On hot nights, there is no need for a duvet. The flat sheet becomes your only cover: light, breathable, and just enough. You will sleep cooler than ever before.

• 2. As a top sheet beneath your duvet: This is the classic hotel method. The sheet is tucked tightly between you and your duvet. This way, your skin never comes into direct contact with the duvet cover, making it much easier to keep your bed fresh.

• 3. As a stylish top layer for that hotel look: During the day, a neatly folded flat sheet gives your bed that crisp, tailored hotel appearance. Fold it back at the foot of the bed, and your bedroom instantly looks like a page from an interior design magazine.

• 4. As an ultra-light travel blanket: When folded, a flat sheet fits effortlessly into your suitcase. It is incredibly handy for hotels where the air conditioning is just a bit too chilly, or for a night staying over with friends.

• 5. As a breezy summer cover for children: Light, soft, and easy to wash; the flat sheet is ideal for the little ones on warm summer nights.

Why choose Egyptian cotton for our sheets?

Not all sheets are created equal. When it comes to a flat sheet, the choice of material is perhaps even more important than with other bedding, as it rests directly against your skin and is often used in the warmest climates. DOUXE sheets are woven from 100% Egyptian cotton in either a percale or satin weave and that is no coincidence.

It is world-renowned for its exceptionally long fibres. These long fibres create a fabric that is stronger, softer, and more durable than regular cotton. It gets softer with every single wash and retains its quality for years to come.

Percale weave gives the fabric its signature characteristics: a slightly crisp, smooth texture that feels instantly cool to the touch. It is the exact same weave chosen by the finest five-star hotels in the world, because percale regulates temperature beautifully and never feels sticky or heavy in warm weather.

Together, they create a flat sheet that feels like a second skin: fresh, light, and incredibly pleasant to sleep under.

Prefer a sheet that is softer and a touch warmer? Then opt for our sateen weave.

Discover the DOUXE flat sheets in percale and sateen at douxestore.nl or in our Concept Stores.