Waking up in a luxurious and comfortable bed is the perfect way to start the day. Although many people are familiar with the term “thread count” most don’t know exactly what that means. Thread count refers to the number of threads, both vertical and horizontal, per square inch. Generally, the higher the thread count, the softer and more lustrous the sheet.
Sheets should always be 100% cotton. However, not all cottons are created equal. Egyptian cotton is considered the gold standard. The environment of the Nile River Valley provides the perfect growing conditions for long cotton fibers. Egyptian cotton is known for its softness and luxuriousness. In addition, Egyptian cotton is able to absorb dyes better than other cottons so the vibrancy of the color is more enduring than other cottons. True Egyptian cotton products are marked with the Egyptian cotton logo which is a white cotton plant inside a dark triangle.
Pima cotton is the United States answer to Egyptian cotton. Pima cotton is also a long fiber cotton that is grown in the Southwestern parts of the US. Like Egyptian cotton, pima is known for its superior quality.
Finally, for the ultimate luxury, have your sheets sprayed with fragrant laundry spray and make sure they are freshly pressed.
Luxury Sheets. What’s in a Thread Count?
Jan15
Waking up in a luxurious and comfortable bed is the perfect way to start the day. Although many people are familiar with the term “thread count” most don’t know exactly what that means. Thread count refers to the number of threads, both vertical and horizontal, per square inch. Generally, the higher the thread count, the softer and more lustrous the sheet.
Sheets should always be 100% cotton. However, not all cottons are created equal. Egyptian cotton is considered the gold standard. The environment of the Nile River Valley provides the perfect growing conditions for long cotton fibers. Egyptian cotton is known for its softness and luxuriousness. In addition, Egyptian cotton is able to absorb dyes better than other cottons so the vibrancy of the color is more enduring than other cottons. True Egyptian cotton products are marked with the Egyptian cotton logo which is a white cotton plant inside a dark triangle.
Pima cotton is the United States answer to Egyptian cotton. Pima cotton is also a long fiber cotton that is grown in the Southwestern parts of the US. Like Egyptian cotton, pima is known for its superior quality.
Finally, for the ultimate luxury, have your sheets sprayed with fragrant laundry spray and make sure they are freshly pressed.
Love the article on the sheets. Love egyptian cotton. Only problem with some is they look terrible when they get out of the dryer. Where do you get sheets?