Multi-look bedding

Abstract

Bedding having a first image printed on a first surface and a second image printed on a second surface, which facilitates multiple looks and/or an extended use are generally disclosed. An embodiment includes a bedding element comprising a cavity, an exterior surface, an interior surface, and an opening through which an object may be inserted into the cavity, a first graphic printed on the exterior surface, and a second graphic printed on the interior surface, the first graphic different from the second graphic. Other embodiments and described and claimed.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A bedding set comprising:
 a bedding element comprising a cavity, an exterior surface, an interior surface, and an opening through which an object may be inserted into the cavity;   a first graphic printed on the exterior surface; and   a second graphic printed on the interior surface, the first graphic different from the second graphic.   
     
     
         2 . The bedding set according to  claim 1 , where the first and second graphics relate to a character. 
     
     
         3 . The bedding set according to  claim 2 , where the first graphic comprises an image of the character and the second graphic comprises a symbol for the character. 
     
     
         4 . The bedding set according to  claim 1 , where the first graphic relates to a character and the second graphic relates to a pattern. 
     
     
         5 . The bedding set according to  claim 1 , where the first graphic comprises an image of a first character and the second graphic comprises an image of a second character, the first character different from the second character. 
     
     
         6 . The bedding set according to  claim 5 , where the first graphic comprises a more child-like interpretation of the first character than the second graphic does of the second character. 
     
     
         7 . The bedding set according to  claim 1 , where the first graphic and the second graphic relate to a theme, the first graphic comprising a more child-like interpretation of the theme than the second graphic. 
     
     
         8 . The bedding set according to  claim 1 , the bedding element being a first bedding element, the multi-look bedding set further comprising:
 a second bedding element comprising a top surface and a bottom surface;   a third graphic printed on the top surface; and   a fourth graphic printed on the bottom surface, the third graphic different than the fourth graphic.   
     
     
         9 . The bedding set according to  claim 8 , where the first graphic is the same as the third graphic and the second graphic is the same as the fourth graphic. 
     
     
         10 . The bedding set according to  claim 9 , where the first bedding element is selected from the group consisting of a pillow case, a sham pillow case, and a comforter cover; and the second bedding element is selected from the group consisting of a flat sheet, and a fitted sheet. 
     
     
         11 . A bedding element comprising:
 a first graphic printed on a top surface of the bedding element; and   a second graphic printed on a bottom surface of the bedding element, the first graphic different from the second graphic.   
     
     
         12 . The bedding element according to  claim 11 , where the first graphic comprises an image of a character and the second graphic comprises a symbol for the character. 
     
     
         13 . The bedding element according to  claim 11 , where the first graphic comprises an image of a first character and the second graphic comprises an image of a second character, the first character different from the second character. 
     
     
         14 . The bedding element according to  claim 13 , where the first graphic comprises a more child-like interpretation of the first character than the second graphic does of the second character. 
     
     
         15 . The bedding element according to  claim 11 , where the bedding element is a flat sheet or a fitted sheet. 
     
     
         16 . The bedding set according to  claim 11 , the bedding element comprising a cavity and an opening through which an object may be inserted into the cavity and the bedding element is a pillow case, a sham pillow case, or a comforter cover. 
     
     
         17 . The bedding set according to  claim 16 , the bedding element comprising an external surface having a top and bottom surface and an internal surface having a top and bottom surface, where the first graphic is printed on the top and bottom of the external surface and the second graphic is printed on the top and bottom of the internal surface. 
     
     
         18 . A method of manufacturing a bedding element having a first surface and a second surface, the method comprising:
 determining a theme;   selecting a first graphic to be printed on the first surface based at least in part on the theme;   selecting a second graphic to be printed on the second surface, the first graphic different than the second graphic; and   printing the first graphic and the second graphic on the first surface and the second surface, respectively.   
     
     
         19 . The method according to  claim 18 , further comprising:
 selecting a third graphic that displays and describes the theme, where the third graphic comprises elements of the first graphic and the second graphic; and   printing the third graphic on an insert to be included with the bedding element.   
     
     
         20 . The method according to  claim 18 , where the first graphic includes a character and the second graphic includes an indication of the character.