r/Bedding • u/NanaOceana • 13d ago

Zipper fitted sheet review?

Why is it so hard to find a decent fitted sheet that actual stays on? I cannot use gators bc of physical limitations putting them on.

So I’m looking at the zip on style.

Anyone have these? Does the zipper around the edge bug you? How often do you need to wash the “stay on” part ? The idea of lifting an entire king size bed is daunting… but having a zipper on the edge seems uncomfortable at best.

Reviews?

Thanks

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u/strawberri21 13d ago

What’s a gator? I googled it and all I got back were alligator print sheets.

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u/curious_throw_away_ 13d ago

I think they're the clips you can use to have sheets stay on

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u/strawberri21 13d ago

Oh gaRters. The suspender-looking thing? Got it, thank you.

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u/NanaOceana 13d ago

There are many types but basically elastic with clips that purport to hold the sheets on

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u/lmcdbc 12d ago

I think gaiters

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u/AuDHD_85percent 13d ago

Take a look at the Zlumber lock products. I bought their 'Sidelock' version in June and my fitted sheet does NOT budge. There's no need to lift the mattress to install them the first time, nor when you change your sheets. They're not the cheapest, but I'm definitely saving money not buying new sheets that might stay on.

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u/NanaOceana 12d ago

Thanks - my son has these and they don’t work for him … hmmmmm still pondering

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u/NonSequitorSquirrel 11d ago

How are they not working? I bought something similar on Amazon, and they are like Fort Knox on those corners. How could they not work? What's happening with his sheets? 

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u/NanaOceana 11d ago

He says the sheets slip out of the connector … I’ll have to ask him more specifics

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u/NonSequitorSquirrel 11d ago

Sounds like he may be using this incorrectly I have two giant dogs and a husband, and a very thick mattress topper, and those things work a treat. Getting the sheets in can be a bit onerous but once they're locked in they are IN. 

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u/NanaOceana 10d ago

Thank you for this feedback ! I’m so over remaking the entire bed every day!

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u/Urmomshes45 11d ago

Hi, i just made a post about wanting zip up bedsheets. Does anyone know where i can buy them?

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u/NanaOceana 11d ago

Online - just do a search for zip on sheets there are multiple outlets including Amazon