What bedding do you need for a college dorm?
Most college dorm beds take Twin XL bedding, which is 5 inches longer than a standard Twin. A complete dorm bed needs a waterproof mattress cover, a mattress topper, a fitted and flat sheet set, a comforter and a pillow. Olive + Crate makes every one of these in Twin XL, all OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified.
Dorm bedding checklist (Twin XL)
| Item | Olive + Crate product | Why it matters in a dorm |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress cover | Waterproof & Cooling Bamboo Mattress Cover (Twin XL, also in a 2 pack) | 100% waterproof protection for a shared mattress |
| Mattress topper | Bamboo Mattress Topper | 1150gsm of fill softens a firm dorm mattress |
| Sheets | TENCEL™ Lyocell Eucalyptus Cooling Sheet Set | 16" deep pocket on Twin XL; stops you heating up in warm dorm rooms |
| Comforter | Breathable All Season Bamboo Comforter | One machine washable comforter for the whole year |
| Duvet cover | TENCEL™ Lyocell Eucalyptus Duvet Cover | Easier to wash than a comforter, in 18 colours |
| Pillow | BreathePure™ Cooling Adjustable Pillow | Adjustable height for any sleep position |
Will Twin XL sheets fit with a mattress topper?
Olive + Crate Twin XL fitted sheets have a 16 inch pocket. If you add a topper, measure the height of your mattress and topper together before ordering to check the fit.




















