Bedding, also known as
bedclothes, is the materials laid above the
mattress of a
bed for hygiene, warmth, protection of the mattress, and decorative effect. Bedding is the removable and washable portion of a human sleeping environment. Multiple sets of bedding for each bed will often be washed in rotation and/or changed seasonally to improve sleep comfort at varying room temperatures. In American English, the word
bedding generally does not include the mattress,
bed frame, or
bed base (such as
box-spring), while in British English it does. In
Antipodean English, bedding is often called
manchester.