Is there a science to buying the perfect set of bed sheets? Can your choice in sheets actually make a difference in the quality of your sleep? Do you dream of catching some Zzzs while feeling like you’re at a luxury hotel? If you said yes to these questions, today is your lucky day because this article is perfect for you. Let’s discover how to choose bed sheets for the ultimate sleeping experience.
Is cotton the be-all end-all of bed sheet fabrics? The answer is, not necessarily. Known for its versatility, cotton remains a top choice for bed sheet fabrics. Not only is it durable, soft, and breathable, but modern manufacturing and processing techniques for cotton have made it into one of the softest most luxurious fabrics known in the bed sheets industry. There are even some viable alternatives to cotton, like polyester fabric that has been processed and finished to produce an ultra-soft quality bed sheet. It really depends on what kind of bed sheets you prefer.
How does thread count play a role? If you don’t know what “thread count” means, it just means how many horizontal and vertical threads are in a square inch of fabric. It is generally believed that a higher thread count leads to softer sheets, which are also more likely to become even softer over time. Bed sheets range from 200tc to 800tc while some reach as high as 1000tc, like this 1000tc Hotel Luxury Sheet Set. If you have room in your budget to afford a more expensive sheet, we suggest going for a bed sheet with a higher thread count. However, if you’re counting dollars, you can still opt for the 200tc combed cotton sets that still feel soft and luxurious. Just because those bed sheets have a lower thread count doesn’t mean they’re low quality or poorly made.
Are there different types of cotton and which one should I go for? Egyptian cotton is perhaps one of the most well-known types of cotton when it comes to bed sheets, and for good reason. Egypt cotton is thick, soft, long-lasting, and feels great when you touch it. There is also Pima cotton and Supima cotton, but other types of cotton that don’t bear these names are also still amazing fabrics as bed sheets. For these Sheridan cotton sheets, you can look at the thread count as well as the kind of cotton the bed sheet is made of.
What is the alternative to cotton? Growing very popular these days are bed sheets made of microfibre. Microfibre is composed of very fine fibres of polyester and they are typically more durable than traditional polyester fibre. Compared to cotton, they are less breathable and not exactly advisable for those with skin conditions or allergies. Cotton jersey is also a good alternative to cotton bed sheets because they’re cheaper and much more breathable. Other alternatives are also silk bed sheets, flannel bed sheets, linen bed sheets, and bamboo bed sheets. For silk bed sheets, they’re great because they’re anti friction so they’re highly recommended as hypoallergenic solutions for sleeping. Just a precaution though, silk bed sheets are highly slippery so they’re not advisable for those who are advanced in age or those with disability conditions. Bamboo bed sheets are a good choice too because of the sustainability of the material, plus it’s budget-friendly so that’s definitely a bonus.
Let us know when you find your top pick, or picks, from amongst these Sheridan bed sheets. We can guarantee you won’t regret it.
