How to Choose the Best Bed Sheets

Stephen Cardino, who has been the home fashion director at Macy’s for 7 years and is a 25-year veteran of the bedding industry, weighs in on what you need to know.

Is Thread Count That Important?

Yes and no. Thread count is often used as the barometer of a sheet’s smoothness and durability. However, this measurement—which should refer to the number of threads woven into a square inch of fabric—isn’t always reliable. High thread count is a factor, but the type of cotton can be more significant.

What’s The Best-Quality Cotton?

Top-of-the-line is 100 percent Egyptian cotton

Second best is 100 percent pima cotton,  If a label says simply, “100 percent cotton

Egyptian comfort sheet

Bed sheets are important for good sleep. And lead to your health. We need the knowledge to choose good sheets and weather conditions. And the sheets.
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Sateen sheets

Sateen is the closest thing you can get to satin -- without the high cost and fragile nature of that expensive fabric. The one-yarn-under and three-yarn-over weave exposes more thread surface, giving Sateen a silky feel and luxurious sheen. Naturally wrinkle-resistant, Sateen is more tightly woven and therefore typically heavier in weight than Percale, making it ideal for year-round comfort

Percale sheets

A traditional one-yarn-over and one-yarn-under weave, Percale typically features a matte finish and a crisp, cool feel that improves with every wash. Its superior durability means it won’t pill over time. It’s lightweight and breathable, which means it’s perfect for warmer sleepers

 Percale is a plain, matte weave that has a crisp, cool feel, so it may be sensible for people who tend to get overheated when they sleep. Sateen is slightly heavier and very soft, with a lustrous, smooth finish that’s almost satiny—hence the name. If you’re not sure which you prefer, look for fabric swatches on display for a touch test.

Linen sheets

 which work well in hot climates because they wick away body heat, are another option. Just be prepared to do a lot of ironing, unless you like the wrinkled look. Although satin sheets look glam and feel romantic, they can be too warm and slippery for many people.

This ecofriendly cotton, bamboo and rayon blend wears a low-key graphic pattern that would fall right in step with a contemporary space.