Bedding 101: What is the Best Thread Count for Sheets?
Thread count matters.
If you’re looking for bedding that will help you get the best sleep of your life, you should start with the foundation of bedding – sheets. Thread count is something you’ll want to pay attention to and a super high thread count doesn’t necessarily equal high quality sheets. Read on to learn more about thread count and to find out what the best thread count is for sheets.
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Once you find your preferred thread count and material, purchase a sheet set to conveniently get everything you need to start your bedding off right!
The thread count sweet spot for sheets falls somewhere between 200-600. Sheets with a thread count below 200 will be thin, less durable, less soft, and prone to pilling, while sheets with thread counts over 600 can be expensive, while not necessarily increasing in quality. When choosing the perfect sheets for you, there are a lot of other things to consider. Material, weave, and ply all have a hand in how comfortable your sheets are and contribute to different qualities such as softness, durability, and care – learn more about these factors with our comprehensive guide on Bed Sheet Thread Count.
The ultimate question when it comes to thread count– isn’t higher, better? Not necessarily! While sheet thread counts can go as high as 2,000, this doesn’t mean they are the highest quality sheets. In fact, once sheets go over a thread count of 1,000, their quality tends to decrease, as they can become dense and heavy, making them less breathable and uncomfortable. Some manufacturers inflate thread count by using dense plies to convince consumers that they are purchasing quality sheets, while in reality they are made with poor quality materials. Therefore, we recommend sticking with thread counts below 1,000 to avoid overpaying for sheets.
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Looking for specific qualities from your next pair of sheets? Use our Guide to the Best Sheets for Sleepers of All Kinds to pick the perfect pair for you.
