I'm no help at all--sorry!--but where did you get your mattress, and how do you like it? I went through two inferior latex mattresses purchased at department stores (got my money back, fortunately), but would like to try again sometime.

I know what you mean. I ended up by Freecycling some of ours that just wouldn't stay nice and tight.

I'm wondering if you were able to string some fasteners, elastic etc crosswise, corner to corner to pull the corners tight. I know, a PIA but it might work until you find something that fits.

OH! You might try the second-hand stores. We found separate flat and fitted sheets that are like new there for $3.

Did a quick internet search and found this cautionary statement on one website, http://www.cozytownlinens.com/300tc-cotton-bottom-fitted-sheet-p-197.html

"Please note: Our Fitted Sheets are available in several pocket depths. Please order according to your desired pocket depth** (corner seam measurement on the fitted sheet) and not your mattress depth. For example: If you have a 10" mattress and order an 11" fitted pocket, you will have 1" extra for tucking, and a 12" fitted pocket will allow 2" extra for tucking, etc."

Website has a very large assortment of fitted sheet sizes but they are not cheap. Poster Jasdip has a good suggestion in her last paragraph. She always comes up with good ones. Something to do quickly while you do a thorough search. Good Luck!

Check out Walter Drake. They have adjustable sheet straps, or just google adjustable sheet straps to see what's available. They are elastic, clip on the corners and can be adjusted for a tighter fit.

BB&B has them for $4.99 for a set of 4.

Thanks, Brushworks. When I was mattress shopping in 2006 I spent a lot of time on a mattress website/message board similar to the Mattress Underground. I learned a great deal. I'll check this one out, though, because things change and there's always something new to learn.

For one thing, the small, independent mattress manufacturer I ended up buying from (actually, it was mattress #5 I bought that year--the only one worth keeping) has gone out of business. For another, I'm dealing with a back problem. Latex didn't used to be recommended for people with back issues, but perhaps that has changed too.

Get only flat sheets, big enough to be able to tuck in on all sides. This is what hotels do, and it is MUCH better than fitted sheets as you can make the bottom sheet very tight and therefore a lot more comfortable.

These work for us. Hold Ons from Bed Bath and Beyond.

Rip out the sewed corners from the 12" to 14" sheets to re-sew to fit the 10" mattress that you have now - easier than adjusting from a 10" fitted sheet to deal with a new 12 - 14 inch mattress!

I'm wondering how you dealt with the 14" fitted sheet when you shrank the mattress to 12" ... not possible to re-try that game?

ole joyfuelled ... curious (as usual)

Do you sew, OJ?

Another thing that could help, besides the straps, is a mattress topper, though I don't know if you want to put one on your brand new mattress.

Preferably by machine. But I did it by hand before I had one ... and sometimes now.

o j

Check out sources for rv sheets, the mattresses are usually much thinner than the bigger home mattress. Just be sure that you get the regular length and not short because some mattresses are shorter in rv mattresses.
Camping world has a lot of sheets.
Google rv sheets.

Great! How do you get the corner to gather correctly?

Thanks to all for suggestions. I'm not thrilled with straps and hooks especially when the mattress is very heavy. Tucking in excess won't keep the sheets tight because the mattress is supported by smooth cedar wood slats. No gripping power there.

While discussing this with my daughter down the street she chimes in, "I have a 10" fitted sheet from college days, it's an Ikea queen with elastic banded perimeter.

Perfect fit! I can bounce a quarter 3" off the surface. That's how tight I want it. :)

The quality isn't so great but it will do for now. My wife may duplicate this sheet in a higher thread count cotton.

At least I won't be entangled until then.

lol..this is sure different from the usual needing wider sheets...wonder if jersey ones might fit? they do come in wider depths, but some can shrink

Well, most of the giant innerspring with pillow tops, flippable are mostly fluff and poly fill...no pun intended. A thicker mattress doesn't provide better support or comfort. I've learned that with our latex mattress which can be as firm or as soft as we choose, even though it's only 10" thick.

Glad you found a sheet. The last fitted sheet I got was from Target, it fits a deep mattress but the way it is made with elastic all around and so tight, I think it would be tight on even a 10" mattress. I would think that if you bought it and it didn't fit right, you could take it back to Target. Just an idea.

We have a jersey set with elastic around. It sure is weird trying to hang it on the line, and a pia to fold up nice and neat. At least I think it is.

Glad you found a solution!