All sizes are explained in detail in the guide Bedding sizes explained; for pillows, there is the guide Pillow sizes 80 × 80 and 40 × 80.
How can you find out the size inconspicuously?
The most inconspicuous way to find out the size is via the label of the existing bedding: During a visit, a look at the sewn-in label on the duvet cover is enough. For couples, it helps to ask whether they sleep under one large or two single duvets. If you live in the same household, you can quickly measure the mattress; the width is often also on the mattress label.
Give bedding alone or with a fitted sheet?
Giving bedding alone is safer if the mattress size is unknown. A fitted sheet must fit the width, length, and height of the mattress, otherwise it will pop off at the corners or wrinkle. If the mattress is known, the gift will, on the other hand, be much more complete with a matching fitted sheet, because both arrive color-coordinated.
What to do if the bedding doesn't fit after all?
If the bedding doesn't fit after all, the recipient can return it under the statutory right of withdrawal, as long as the deadline is still running and the goods are unused. To avoid this altogether, the standard size 135 × 200 cm is worth it. Bedding in this size is available in every quality, such as the biberna Fine flannel bedding (0006722); biberna invented Biber bedding (brushed cotton flannel) in 1968.
Put together a gift without size risk
The biberna gift finder asks for the duvet and mattress and offers the answer "I don't know" for both. Then it suggests bedding in 135 × 200 cm without a fitted sheet; the fitted sheet can then be added later as soon as the mattress size is known.
Frequently asked questions
Which bedding size should I choose if I don't know the duvet?
135 × 200 cm. This bedding size is the most common in Germany and fits most single duvets. This includes a pillowcase in 80 × 80 cm. Larger comfort sizes such as 155 × 220 cm are only worth it if the duvet is definitely larger.
Should I give a fitted sheet if the mattress size is unknown?
No. A fitted sheet only fits if the width, length, and height of the mattress are correct. Without a known size, bedding alone is the safer gift. If the mattress is known, a color-coordinated fitted sheet makes the gift more complete.
How can I find out the size of the duvet without asking?
Via the label of the existing bedding. A label with the size is usually sewn into the duvet cover. For couples, it is enough to know whether they sleep under one large or two single duvets: a large duvet usually requires bedding in 200 × 200 cm.
What happens if the gifted bedding doesn't fit?
Then the bedding can be returned under the statutory right of withdrawal, as long as the deadline is still running and the goods are unused. Choosing the standard size 135 × 200 cm avoids this in most cases.
