Abstract: A mattress cover comprising a top panel for fitting in overlaying relationship to the top surface of a mattress with the top panel having corner pockets secured to each of the corners thereof. Each of the corner pockets comprise first and second pocket portions with the first pocket portion having a general trapezoidal shape and with the second pocket portion having a generally triangular-shaped configuration. The upper edge of the first pocket portion is secured to the top panel and the side edges of the second pocket portion are secured to the bottom edge of the first pocket portion. An elastic member is secured to the side portions and the bottom portion of the first and second portions, respectively.

Abstract: A fitted bed sheet or mattress pad with elasticized head and foot panels comprising a first panel including a top portion and first and second side portions for covering the top and sides of the mattress. Elasticized head and foot panels are secured to the head and foot ends of the top portion with the head and foot panels defining a trapezoidal shape. The head and foot panels are comprised of a highly elasticized material with the design of the panels being such that it permits the bed clothing to accommodate various sizes of conventional innerspring mattresses or waterbed mattresses for any given size classification.