Cotton is a natural fiber which is valued in bedding for its soft and breathable nature. Two specific types of cotton are Egyptian cotton and Pima cotton. Typically, Egyptian cotton is any cotton grown in Egypt. On the other hand, Pima cotton has strict standards on the length of the staple of the cotton. Overall, Pima cotton makes a softer sheet because the weave can cause less friction.
Coverlets fit a bed much like a comforter in that they cover the top of the bed only.
Coverlets do not cover the bed pillows and do not hang to the floor, most often they are used in conjunction with a dust ruffle and shams. Lightweight like a quilt, coverlets are used in warm climates in the summer usually instead of a comforter or bedspread. During the cooler months, coverlets are folded on a quilt rack or placed at the end of the bed. The term 'drop' usually refers to the distance from the top of the bed to the floor or the distance from the top of the boxspring to the floor. The drop measurement is important when considering a bedspread to make sure the bedspread will fall to the floor.