Twin Xl mattresses measure 39 x 80 inches. These extra long mattresses are commonly used in dorm rooms where students need extra room. The specially sized XL Twin beds used in the dorm rooms are made with the 39" x 90" mattress so for things like sheeting, mattress pads and feather beds you will need to buy the XL Twin size.

Colleges like to offer the Twin XL size because the students not only use them as beds - but also as a couch and hang out zone and occasional dinner table. The extra 5 inches does not sound like much but that extra long space becomes invaluable in cramped dorm life.

Because twin xl is such a specific size many students are not prepared when dorm move in day comes and they have to scramble for the extra long pieces of bedding. The most important thing needed is to have Twin XL fitted sheets. Some students don't use or like the top flat sheet but at a minimum they want to cover the awful mattresses they will sleep on.

Because college students can be rough on their beds - the universities like to use specially covered mattresses that are waterproof and stain proof. However these easy care mattresses don't feel good and can be stiff, hot and cause sleeping issues. It is a great idea to add a buffer between the student and the dorm bed - whether a twin xl mattress pad or a twin xl feather bed.

Some students maybe have a twin comforter they want to bring for home and in some cases this is acceptable. The official Twin XL size comforter is 68 x 92 - but if your comforter measures 66 x 86 - is that good enough - probably. However, the extra length gives you more coverage and for a messy college student - being able to cover their disheveled bed is not a bad thing.

Because dorm mattresses are so stiff - we recommend adding a Twin XL feather bed to provide 'at home' like softness and support. A little known fact is that feather beds can actually help more air to move due to the loose feather filling. This compares to the vinyl covered dorm mattresses which can leave students with a warm night's sleep due to the air that cannot move with the thick vinyl covering they have.

If a student wanted extra support but not as much as a feather bed they can use a XL Twin mattress pad which usually has a fitted skirt that covers the side of the mattress and a top layer with some buffering material to soften a mattress.

Sometimes college students know that their beds are not going to be stacked and can consider using a full size comforter. You will not be able to use a full size sheet set or more specifically the full size fitted sheet with a twin xl bed. You may be able to use the full size flat sheet but will have excess fabric.

To learn more about Twin XL bedding go online and visit TwinXLBedding.com.

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XL Twin Mattresses, Bedding, Dorm Rooms.?

I'm going to college this fall and I've sent numerous emails to their housing department and they still have not answered. I want to know the standard size for dorm room mattresses, I understand that they are extra long twin, I just want the dimensions. I was also wondering where I could find some comforters and what not. I already know of JCPenney, Target, Linens 'n Things, The Company Store, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Walmart, and a few others. And also, can I fit a normal twin size comforter on the XL twin mattress? I heard I could do that, I just need the XL sheets. Thanks.

With all the different bed or mattress sizes out in the market today, it is no puzzle why some cannot decide on what to purchase.  There are twin beds, king beds and queen beds among the choices for the homeowner of today.  So, how do we tell these beds apart from each other?  It will all boil down to knowing their measurements.  Twin bed dimensions are different from king size bed dimensions and queen bed dimensions.  Once you have an idea on what the mattress is for, then you will be certain to pick out the correct size for your home.

Twin beds are also commonly referred to as single beds.  I know, confusing.  To set it straight, twin bed dimensions come in measuring 39 inches across and 75 inches long.  The twin bed is the common size usually found in dorm rooms and bunk beds.  Twin beds are perfect for use in guest rooms in the home.  One can also put in a trundle underneath the twin bed to provide additional sleeping space in the room.  Another plus for the twin bed is the availability of beddings in the market.  One never has to worry about what to put on the bed.  However, being a short bed, the length of the twin bed is often not enough for adults.  In this case, one can also try the twin bed extra, which is about five inches longer than the standard twin bed.

Are the twin bed and twin bed extra still not enough for your needs?   You can try fitting in a queen size bed or a king size bed.  If you are furnishing for one of the main bedrooms in the house, these two will fit in perfectly.  The queen bed measures in at 60 inches wide and 80 inches long.  If two people sleep on it, that is about 30 inches per person.  For the king bed, it comes in two varieties, the Standard King and California King.  Both are bigger than the queen bed.  Measuring at 76 inches wide by 80 inches long is the Standard.  While for the California-size, it is 72 inches wide by 84 inches of length.

The choice of mattress is yours.