What's the difference between t-shirt/jersey bed sheets and regular sheets?

I just encountered the term ';t-shirt sheets';, or jersey, and I wanted to know what the difference is between them and regular sheets.





This may help me out with some smaller mattress I have to use soon.





Thanks in advance for your help. =)What's the difference between t-shirt/jersey bed sheets and regular sheets?
I really like them. They are a whole different feel than a crisp percale but they are very nice and soft. I find them to be a very economical way to have 100% cotton sheets without only having 2 sets. They are cool in the summer but in the winter are not as cold to get into as woven sheets are. They last well, are inexpensive, come in nice colors and none of mine have ever pilled. Target usually sells them for $15.00 or $20.00 for any size and they frequently go on sale for up to half off. For the price they are a terrific deal.What's the difference between t-shirt/jersey bed sheets and regular sheets?
Wild at Heart is right...that's exactly what they are. I have a few sets and I have to say, I prefer the regular cotton sheets. The Jersey sheets are almost too soft for me...they get lost in the bed. In the dryer, mine always end up twisted into a ball and they do start to pill (ball up) after a few washes. It just depends on your preference...if you like the feel of a lighter flannel that's really soft, then you'd like Jersey sheets. If you like a clean and crisp sheet, stick to regular cotton.
Jersey is a softer cotton knit but ';stretchier'; than regular sheets similar to a stretchy T-shirt. They are generally softer than regular sheets, sort of feels like a cross between flannel and cotton.