British. : a large piece of cloth that is used to protect furniture from dust, paint, etc.

What are dust sheets for?

A dust sheet is a large cloth which is used to cover objects such as furniture in order to protect them from dust.

Do dust sheets protect against paint?

Now the first thing to acknowledge is that not all dust sheets are made from fabric. ... This is similar to the thin plastic that carrier bags are made from and offers the advantage of creating a complete barrier against both dust and moisture, such as spilt paints or adhesives, from getting onto your furniture or carpets.