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Simply dispose of the disposable bed sheets for hospital beds in standard waste collection when you have finished with them. These non woven sheets are also ideal for clinic locations where access to a laundry is limited. Use with non-woven pillowcases for a full disposable bedding solution.

Hospital beds are typically 36 inches by 80 inches, which is the size of a twin bed in width but longer in length, so a special type of hospital size bed sheets is usually required. A twin XL sheet typically fits on hospital beds. Twin XL sheets may also be called “extended twin” or “extra-long twin.”

The typical hospital sheet found in healthcare institutions across the world is woven muslin cotton or polycotton sheet of a fairly low thread count. These sheets are cheap and durable, although they are not as soft or comfortable as more expensive sheets. Percale is another woven fabric often used in hospital sheets.

All hospital bed linens that have been exposed to any patient, whether with a highly contagious disease or a simple surgery, should be changed AT LEAST once a day to maintain good hygienic conditions in the hospital.

Linens are not sterilized, as it is not required by accreditation standards. But officials say the hospitals use disposable, sterilized linens in their operating rooms.

Most hospital sheets are made of cotton or a blend of polyester and cotton (polycotton). Cotton and cotton blends are durable enough to be washed and dried dozens of times at high temperatures. They are soft, comfortable, and breathable.