: The Elongated Twin Mattress

The elongated twin mattress is 39''x80'' and is long enough for an adult. These mattresses are usually the mattress of choice for college dormitories and individual beds purchased for adults in the military, senior's facilities and also in leisure industry settings where an additional bed needs to be added to a room. The elongated twin mattress is a cost efficient way to provide sleeping accommodation for both the young and the old.

It is important that the box spring is sturdy enough to support the weight of the person who will be using the bed. It is also important that the twin mattress be of a material and a resistance that the person who will be using the bed will find comfortable. There are so many different materials available in the elongated twin mattress. The problem of finding the right fitted sheets is eliminated by asking the salesperson for sheets that have been made for the elongated twin mattress.

These sheets are five inches longer than traditional twin mattress sheets. It is important to look at the packaging so that you make sure to purchase bedding especially designed for the elongated twin mattress. Also make sure that you specify to the salesperson that you need a frame that supports an elongated twin mattress, be very careful that it is specified on the delivery order so that the bed box that is delivered to you supports the mattress that you purchased.