I know my best friend on R/Bedding @sorcerer will till you single ply is what you want. That may be true though most of the highest quality cotton comes in 2-4 ply (probably because people associate thinness with quality). If the quality of the cotton is good, don’t worry about the ply. This is important. You state “100% Egyptian cotton”. That statement doesn’t actually mean anything because anything grown in Egypt can be considered Egyptian cotton. Anything from the worlds best Giza 45 to some ultra shit quality cotton . What you want is “extra long staple” cotton or long staple if that’s all you’re willing to spend. Do you know if the cover is sateen or percale? A quick google search will explain sateen is usually softer and more silk like with a slight sheen, while percale is cooler and crisp. A 400 thread count is sufficient, though a 300 thread count of Giza 45 is infinitely better than a shit quality 800 thread count. So you need to figure out the quality of cotton (if possible). Sorcerer is a big fan of Malouf’s supima and Peacock Alley’s soprano. They’re more budget options but they’re still not cheap, especially compared to what you paid. If you like what you have, keep it! Answer from PhotographSad7561 on reddit.com