BED SHEETS

The present invention relates to bed sheets of the type which include a fitted bottom sheet having portions which extend around and under the edges of the mattress to retain the sheet in its correct position on the mattress. A top sheet has a central portion thereof detachably secured to the foot of the fitted sheet to retain the top sheet in its position with respect to the fitted sheet and to prevent the top sheet from being pulled out by excessive force applied thereto. The top sheet and fitted sheet are secured together by a separable fastener such as a "Velcro" fastener or a zipper. The top sheet when disconnected from the fitted sheet will lie completely flat for laundering and pressing and the separable fastener on the fitted sheet is provided with a covering flap to prevent it from being contacted by the sleeper as well as to prevent damage to the fastener during laundering.