The extra length of a twin XL mattress means that you should look for bedding with sufficient length to accommodate the larger size, especially for mattress pads and fitted bottom sheets. Some sources use the same dimensions for twin and twin XL flat sheets, blankets and comforters. read more
This is one of the reasons why twin XL size mattresses are used by most colleges. Because of the extra length of the twin XL size, it needs bedding (fitted bottom sheets and mattress pads in particular) with sufficient length to accommodate its larger size. read more
For a twin XL, the recommended room measurements should be 7’ x 10’. The Verdict If I had to choose just one of these mattress types, I would have to choose the twin XL. read more