High thread count sheets – what does it actually mean?
400 vs 800 thread count Percale sheets (Italian long stem Egyptian cotton) for tropics?
[Request] 400 vs 800 thread count Percale sheets (Italian long stem Egyptian cotton) for tropics?
400 is more breathable. Good percale are soft even at “only” 400 and 800 will not last as long due to thinner fibers. Even the best sheets only last ~5 years under daily use though.
More on reddit.comCan someone please explain bed sheets and thread counts?
magnify 1 inch of the fabric. count how many parallel threads are in that inch. that is your thread count. The more you have, the better it is and the longer it will last.
More on reddit.comAre 1000 thread count sheets worth it?
A high thread count is not always a marker of quality or softness. Thread count has nothing to do with a fabric’s breathability, comfort or softness. A 400 thread count sheet may be softer and more breathable than a 1,000 thread count sheet.
Is 1500 a good thread count for sheets?
A higher thread count is not always a marker of quality or softness. Anything above 1,000 thread count is likely to be of lower quality. Some manufacturers will try to use as many threads as possible, but the softness and quality of the fabric are sacrificed in the process.
Are 1200 thread count sheets worth it?
A higher thread count is not always a marker of quality or softness. Anything above 1,000 thread count is likely to be of lower quality. Some manufacturers will try to use as many threads as possible, but the softness and quality of the fabric are sacrificed in the process.
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Growing up, my parents bought whatever bed sheets were on sale that they could afford.
When my wife and I got our own place, we "splurged" and got 400CT thread count. These were nice compared to anything I owned before.
Now we are due for new sheets. I have heard of thread counts of 600, 750, 800, 1000 and even up to 1500! The price is proportional to thread count so this is a luxury item. I am at an age in my life where these things excite me. But I want to be careful and not waste my money.
Does anyone have any recommendations? Are the high end 1000+ thread count worth it or does it not matter after a certain point. I am doing my own research but I want to get some feedback from this group. Thanks!
"Thread Count" is no longer an indicator of quality, nor is "Egyptian Cotton". Scumbags have flooded, diluted then poisoned the market with "1200 Threadcount Egyptian Cotton Sheets ' sold in parking lots across the world.
After 600 count, IMO, you really can't tell a difference. I bought some 600 and to me they seem to have almost a "hard" feeling. TBH, they're almost too thick, very hot in the summer, even 100% cotton. I think 500 is the sweet spot, personally.
Save your money and wait for sales in the off season. Kohl's had some amazing price cuts on sheets if they have those where you are. I got Jennifer Lopez sheets for king bed that were regularly 300 bucks for about 40 dollars. Not bad for 600 thread count!