How to choose sheets

Sheets or quilt are the thing that is closed to our skin. And we spend one third of a day with them. So do you think you should choose a nice sheet for your loved bed ? There are something professional you should know.

Proper bed sheets are a truly worthwhile investment. Just as the right blanket or duvet provides the perfect warmth for your cozy cocoon, the right sheets provide a comforting layer against your skin. Slipping into a silky set of sheets is a relatively inexpensive luxury, while cheaply made bargain bedding provides a false economy given the itchy, unpleasant sleep environment it creates.

Thread count

Thread count refers to the quantity of threads woven into a square inch of the sheet's fabric. Look for a minimum of 200, but no higher than 600. (Anything over 600 is likely to uncomfortably trap body heat.)

Sheets falling within the thread count sweet spot of 280 to 400 will have a smooth, soft, absorbent and breathable feel. They'll wear better and shrink less, meaning you'll replace them less often than their cheaper counterparts. Best of all, they're widely available at all price points.

TYPES OF COTTON

EGYPTIAN: A long staple cotton that is grown in the Nile River Valley. The optimal climate conditions of this area make for exceptionally fine quality yarns. This highly-absorbent cotton is strong yet breathable.

PIMA: Named after the Pima Native American tribe. Grown in the Southwest of the United States and South America, this cotton is high quality and long staple.

SUPIMA: An abbreviation for "superior pima". Supima cotton is the finest yield of long staple Pima cotton that is grown exclusively in the United States by certified farmers.

ORGANIC: A cotton that is grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. If an organic product is certified, it will have a United States Government approved 3rd party certification to ensure authenticity.
WEAVE is another important feature to look for in sheets.

Other weaves include:

SATEEN: (Not to be confused with satin). This has a stitch of four over, one under, placing the most threads on the surface, making it extremely soft, though slightly less durable than a percale or pinpoint.

PINPOINT: This is a stitch of two over and one under. This is more durable than a regular weave, but not as soft as sateen. Pinpoint sheets will soften after repeated washings.

PERCALE: Yarns are woven one over and one under each other to produce a strong, long-lasting fabric. Percale can be finished to have a crisp or a soft feel. This weave allows air to pass through easily, so percale tends to be breathable. Percale will soften after repeated washings.

TWILL: With twill sheets, yarns are typically woven two over and one under. This weave can be easily identified by diagonal lines on one side of the fabric. These sheets hold their shape well, drape well and tend to be somewhat wrinkle-resistant.

JACQUARD: This is a patterned weave that is extremely complex to create. These sheets are produced on a special loom to allow the complex repeating patterns on the face of the fabric. Often Jacquard sheets have a large design that repeats or a tapestry effect.
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