jersey twin sheets?

[JanetTiettotsscold]

Hi all!

I don't know if this is happening all over, but in Dallas, I CANNOT seem to find any decent selection of twin-size jersey knit sheets, and the (very) limited selection I HAVE come across has DOUBLED (!!) in price! I mean, overnight, Wal-Mart went from about $9.99 or so on a set of twin jersey sheets to almost $19.00! What gives? And it gets worse: I looked on the internet and the prices I saw there make Wal-Mart look like a deal. Does anyone have a good source, internet or brick-&-mortar, for this kind of sheets? (I'm desperate, as I have to use oil exclusively, and my sheets start to smell rather quickly and there's next to nothing I can do about the smell, thus I just have to change the sheets out.)

Thanks in advance!!
Peace,
~Jyoti

 

[Ciaci]

I get most of my sheets from Kohl's. Your can try http://www.kohls.com.
A lot of times they are on clearance for $11.99 a set - I buy a bunch of them.

You could also try Westpoint Stevens: http://www.bedandbathstore.com/

When I first graduated from school I used oil and quickly became annoyed by how quick I went through sheets. I switched to cream and have no problems now. I am not sure if you are thinking about switching to something else, but you might want to consider it.

 

[Pompal 09.]

...I have to use oil exclusively, and my sheets start to smell rather quickly and there's next to nothing I can do about the smell...

how come you have to use oil exclusively? I definitely have found lotion to be a much better fit for my practice, though I went through a LOT of samples and trial bottles to find one that worked for me.

Also, for the smell, you probably know about this thread in FAQ (which has multiple "thread links" on sheets), but here's a cross-link, just in case.

From FAQ's - THIS SECTION IS FOR REFERENCE AND NOT FOR POSTING:

Information on Sheets and Washing

 

[ghost89]

Jyoti,
Do you have Target stores around there?
I've seen some there recently I think... can't remember what the price was though. I know they were clearancing out a bunch. But my Target store often has wonderful clearance prices.
What color were you interested in?

 

[modeling guy]

Hi everyone

Thanks for all the replies so far!

I switched to cream and have no problems now. I am not sure if you are thinking about switching to something else, but you might want to consider it.

how come you have to use oil exclusively? I definitely have found lotion to be a much better fit for my practice, though I went through a LOT of samples and trial bottles to find one that worked for me.

I would LOVE to use something else besides oil I did at first when I was in school, but then I developed one of the most severe eczema rashes my instructors had ever seen (caused by a strange combination of things that now requires me to live my life very carefully) and I found that ANYTHING but PURE oil makes it so much worse. So, even though I hate it, I'm relegated. And as a cruel joke, the rash covers--you guessed it--my hands, fingers, and forearms, all the way up to my elbows, and then stops. I'm a cream-user in spirit, though!

Also, for the smell, you probably know about this thread in FAQ (which has multiple "thread links" on sheets), but here's a cross-link, just in case.

Thankyou thankyou! I'm fixin to take a look at that!

And to those of you who posted link to different places, thank you as well!!Got some poking around to do on the internet now

Hugs,
~Jyoti

 

[Baldrick]

Jojoba and Fractionated Coconut are two oils that don't stain sheets and never go rancid (so no smells to worry about):

Here's a link for fractionated coconut oil:
http://www.natural-formulations.com/Products/P&NOils/FractionatedCoconut.htm

Here's a link for jojoba oil:
https://www.bostonjojoba.com

 

[Pompal 09.]

Nice tip, Blisss!! Really??? You mean no smells? That'd be too cool! Back when I first started using oils I experimented a little...I tried almond, then jojoba, and then grapeseed. I'm not sure exactly when my sheets started to smell, so I wasn't sure which oils were worse than others...thus, I never knew that jojoba did NOT go rancid, cuz I'm sure the damage had already been done by the time I switched to it! (I loved using jojoba, though...I only switched to grapeseed due to cost, ks at the health food store, 16 oz of jojoba went for $23.99 and the same 16 oz of grapeseed sold for only $6.49. But actually, the Boston Jojoba's a better deal, since grapeseed now runs $7-7.50) Yay, thank you!! I plan to buy new sheets and start with the Boston Jojoba at the same time and rid my rooms of any funky smell

Hugs!
~Jyoti

 

[great gig in the sky]

I just bought some sheets at IKEA for (I think) 1.99 for a fitted twin and 2.99 for a flat twin. Both unbleached cotton. They are not jersey knit, though.

http://www.ikea.com

 

[AffessyAdjurf]

Massage Warehouse

I just recieved some products from Massage Warehouse, and they had a little advertisement of their March/April Sales packed inside, and it included the Jersey Sheets sets. If you buy 6+ sets then they are only 10.99 a piece. That is a darn good deal. I just went to double check the price on the internet, because a lot of time the online price doesn't reflect the sale price. So, I think your best bet is to call them and do a phone order. Or you could try the coupon code "massage" I have heard that works sometimes. Good luck! I just switched to Hobacare too, and I love it. I am so happy to be back to using oil again with no stinking sheets.

 

[max p]

Woops

Sorry about that double post I was having some technical difficulties. Also, I am totally wrong, the website did reflect the sale price. So, for 6 sets it came to $65.94. Awesome! I wish I liked jersey sheets.

 

[glendiva1968]

Jyoti,

An addition to something regarding the eczema. You may want to consider switching your laundry detergent to "All - Free Clear". I cannot begin to express the difference I noticed in my hands after a month of switching detergents.

I am also sending a PM with some other more personal info.

 

[Alberto O]

So what exactly is the difference between using twin sheets and actual massage table sheets? Do you guys think twin size sheets are sufficient? I need to buy some!

 

[Mari C]

Jyoti, I checked our Target yesterday and they had several brightly colored jersey knit sheets in twin. You know the turquoise blue, orange, hot pink and lime green colors? Might be cute for summer if it'll work with your color scheme in your treatment room. *shrug* The price was normally $19.99 and they were down to $9.99. Anyway, give your local Target store a try! Hey, want me to holler at you when they go 75 percent off if I happen to notice? LOL

LauraBeth, I don't know that the massage table sheets are any different. *shrug* I've always used twin. Most massage tables are 29-32 inches in width... and most twin size sheets are 39 inches in width. So twin are almost always sufficient... it might depend on how much additional padding you put on top... like mattress pads, egg crates, memory foam topper, etc.

 

[Cub-oh!]

So what exactly is the difference between using twin sheets and actual massage table sheets? Do you guys think twin size sheets are sufficient? I need to buy some!

Same here. I have only ever use the regular twin sheets and not massage table sheets. Never had a problem, even with extra items underneath.

 

[Julie]

So Jyoti, did you get a chance to check Target yet? Still looking for jersey knit sheets?

 

[deep blue2]

That's good to hear...makes things a bit more simple, I suppose. Thanks, guys.

 

[Wayne]

Hi all

Sorry about the delay in replying!

Wow, all the wonderful responses and resources! I just went to Target today, in fact, for the first time in a while! Apparently we're not having the same sheet sale, but I DID find a couple patterned percaile (200 thread count...is that good?) for $11.99! (And we were advised in school that patterned is better, ks it hides stains/wear & tear better.) I picked up a couple sets, but I still have a spot in my heart for jerseys lol

I've got my husband looking online at Massage Warehouse as we speak. We're fixing to go to Ikea, too, as we JUST got a new one built right down the highway from us! OH...and for all y'all out there...we searched on Amazon.com for jersey sheets and we found some! They're like $10 per set, and they don't call them jersey, they call them something else and I forget what....but even though they're all solid, they were a great deal, shipping on the three sets came to JUST over $7, and we didn't have to pay any sales tax (which in TX is 8.25%)!

Maestra, you rock You can holler my direction anytime you see a good deal on sheets!

Thanks for the tip, TX-gal, we actually did switch out EVERYTHING to natural formulas (free and clear of all scents, even natural scents, wherever possible). We switched out laundry detergents/bleaches (and eliminated softeners), hair care, soaps, even dishwashing liquid and other housecleaning products. (It was both for eczema reasons and also to get away from companies who test on animals. Also, it helped our household become MUCH less toxic. Unfortunately it didn't seem to have much effect on the eczema (except for when I switched shampoos to one--a Jason product line--that does NOT have the "SLS" ingredients in it. SLS is a caustic irritant, and practically ALL shampoos have them, except this stuff.)

However, I DO notice a few things after what has now been 2 yrs of trying to nail this thing down: 1) I'm extremely sensitive now to tomatoes, garlic, and onions. I can't really ever have them much, ks I start itching like mad! 2) I HAVE to drink at LEAST a half-gallon of water, or I start to itch a little and the patches that do open up don't heal as fast. 3) Must watch the temper. It sounds weird, but stress and attitude/outlook have much to do with this and I imagine other physical conditions as well. 4) Must eat plenty of veggies. If I don't my skin goes to hell. Rash, mild acne, you name it. And 5) I noticed that if I scrub my hands with pure distilled water after every massage, I'm much better off than if I don't. This is because I react to a lot of ppls' body chemistry, especially if I don't wash *right away* and it sits on my skin for a little bit. Just some info in case anyone else is going through this condition too. I heard MTs are at higher risk for eczema.

Thanks, too, to whomever recommended the Boston Jojoba website! That Hobacare will REALLY be a boon to us! Pure unscented totally-natural jojoba extract....mmmm....no smelly sheets, itchy skin, or greasy clients.... That was a beautiful, informative website! It'll really save us--time, money, sheets, etc!

Anyway, thanks to all of you, and if anyone comes across a sale or resource, feel free to post or PM me, I'll keep checking back! (Shopping is SO much more fun when you have a clue as to where to go and you know you might be successful lol.)

Blessings,
~Jyoti

 

[LP640]

Jyoti,
I like pure oils, too, and sure, it means changing out sheets more often. Jojoba is more expensive, but it doesn't go rancid, so it evens out. It's a bit heavier than grapseed, so bear that in mind when you apply. I sometimes add the refractionated coconut, but it seems to make it feel "thick" when it interacts with some client's bodylotions. Now I use plain oil and launder meticulously. Creams feel cold, but I still try them out...

If you are changing sheets as often as me, don't bother hunting down pattenered ones. They told us that, too, and I've always used plain ones, even in school. It just looks more professional and less 'bedroomy', for one thing, and another, I hate sheets that are anything other than 100% pure cotton (Egyptian or pima cotton and a sateen weave preferred), and I need a higher thread count, especially for clients that know the difference. Few patterns fall in this category.

Don't bother with LNT for jerseys--they are never square and folding is a nightmare. Target wasn't much better. I'm still trying to track down the Hanes brand that Wal-Mart use to stock and will keep you posted.

I prefer regular twin sheets to specialty massage sheets because they too often do not take into account the thickness of my table. Even when working on clients with their own tables that aren't as lushly padded as mine, when even a half-round a bolster is used the sheets pop off--VERY annoying. These clients use the special "massage table" sheets, so sometimes I bring my own (twins) just to save the headache. I also like the longer length and width of the twins, particurlarly for larger clients.

 

[Pompal 09.]

I found some dark red jersey knit sheets with tiny white polka-dots on them at Ross over the weekend for $6.99! Just thought I'd share...I really like them.

 

[remoserjr107]

Yeah they've only got a pair or two left at my target...My neice-in-law got a queen set for her bed in the bright orange and she and her hubby love them because they are so soft.
I've just never had an interest in the jersey knit ones for my massage table... as plaid flannel is my thing...
Jyoti