Cotton Bed Skirt

Cotton bed skirt in 100% combed long-staple cotton at 300 thread count, 240 gsm — the only bed skirt fabric that takes a 60 °C wash, which is the temperature that actually deals with dust mite allergen. Our cotton bed skirt is yarn-dyed with fiber-reactive dyes tested colorfast grade 4–5, on a 110 gsm brushed polyester silicone-grip decking. Why cotton is the right choice for a bed skirt Think about where a cotton bed skirt sits. Six inches off the floor, at the exact height dust settles, in the least ventilated part of the room, for years. It is comfortably the dirtiest textile in a bedroom — and because fitting a traditional one means lifting the mattress, it is also the one almost nobody ever takes off to wash. That is the case for a cotton bed skirt over everything else here. Cotton takes a 60 °C wash, which is the temperature that actually deals with dust mite allergen; a polyester microfiber does not, and a linen prefers not to. If you or anyone in the house reacts to dust, the fabric of the cotton bed skirt is a more consequential choice than it looks. Specifications Fiber: 100% combed long-staple cotton Weave: 300 thread count, 240 gsm Dye: Yarn-dyed, fiber-reactive Colorfastness: Tested grade 4–5 Hot-wash rated: 60 °C Decking: 110 gsm brushed polyester with silicone grip lines at 4-inch centers Seams: French seams Hem: 1 in. double-turned, blind-stitched Drops: 15 in. or 18 in. Colors: Alabaster, Bone, Fog Gray, Sable, Clay, Sage, Indigo, Ink Why 240 gsm cotton hangs correctly 240 gsm cotton is substantial enough to hang in a straight line rather than clinging to the base, which is the failure mode of every thin bed skirt. A heavier panel holds a pressed line at the corner where a thin one rounds off — the difference between a bed that looks made and a bed that looks covered. Cotton bed skirt size guide SizePlatform dimensions Twin39 × 75 in. Twin XL39 × 80 in. Full54 × 75 in. Queen60 × 80 in. King78 × 80 in. California King72 × 84 in. Practical recommendation for a cotton bed skirt Wash it twice a year and choose a fitting you can actually undo — if the mattress-lifting puts you off, the wrap-around and Velcro bed skirt versions are the same cloth in a fitting that takes a minute. Measuring for a cotton bed skirt Measure floor to the top of the base, never to the top of the mattress. Choose 15 in. or 18 in. — whichever is closer without going under. How to care for your cotton bed skirt Wash at up to 60 °C for maximum dust-mite reduction Tumble dry low Hang while faintly damp — the cotton weight pulls creases out Skip fabric softener — it coats the silicone grip lines and reduces hold Color holds through repeated hot washes Frequently asked questions Can a cotton bed skirt be hot-washed? Ours can — 60 °C rated. That’s the temperature that actually kills dust mites, and the reason cotton is the sensible choice for the dirtiest textile in the bedroom. Does the cotton bed skirt color hold through hot washing? Yes — yarn-dyed with fiber-reactive dyes, tested colorfast grade 4–5. Color survives repeated hot cycles without fading noticeably. What weight cotton for a bed skirt? 240 gsm is the substantial weight that keeps panels hanging straight. Anything under 180 gsm will cling to the base and flutter. Is a cotton bed skirt allergen-friendly? Combined with regular 60 °C washing, yes — the fabric survives the temperature that reduces dust-mite allergen. Complete the sensible-fabric bed Layer with matching cotton bed sheets, coordinated cotton duvet covers and coordinated pillowcases. For related bed skirt fittings, see our Tailored Bed Skirt, Ruffled Bed Skirt and Wrap Around Bed Skirt.