In fact, manufacturers are coming up with techniques to use thin polyester yarns with the sole purpose of increasing the thread count claim. Polyester or blends: Unlike cotton, polyester fibers are man-made and can be produced to be super thin, meaning polyester and cotton/polyester blends can have thread counts in the thousands.Good Housekeeping first reported on this misleading claim back in 2002 and fortunately, you don’t see it quite as much anymore. 2-ply yarn means a thread that is made up of two smaller threads that have been twisted together. Multiple-ply yarns: Gimmicky marketers have used 2- or 3-ply yarns to double or triple the thread count.Here’s when you should totally ignore thread count: The only (I repeat, THE ONLY) time thread count matters is for 100% cotton, single ply weaves. On top of that, even though our tests have shown that the 300-500 thread count range is a sweet spot, a sheet that falls into this range isn’t guaranteed to be high quality: again, fiber content and construction are more important. Anything above 500 isn’t necessarily better (so don’t be deceived when you see thread counts over 1,500), and on the flip side, you can still find quality sheets with thread counts under 300. In our tests, top-rated bed sheets often have thread counts between 300 and 500. The durability scores were also similar in our Lab tests the only noticeable difference was the 1,000 thread count version looked slightly less wrinkled coming out of the dryer and it had a more secure grip on the bottom of the fitted sheet. Our panel of 33 testers rated them exactly the same in a blind comparison for softness and feel. Both did well in our tests, but the 500 thread count version costs $40-$110 less, depending on what size you buy. Here's a great example: We tested the Wamsutta PimaCott Sheet Set in 500 and 1,000 thread count options. A high thread count is often associated with high quality fabric because it’s thought to make the sheets softer and more durable - but the truth is other factors like the fiber quality and weave are more important. Thread count is the total number of yarns per square inch of fabric. First things first: What does thread count even mean? So without further ado, here’s everything you need to know about the best thread count for sheets.
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We've cross referenced our results with thread counts to see whether it really makes a difference. The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab tests bed sheets for fabric strength, pilling resistance, shrinkage, and more, then dozens of consumer testers rate them in a blind comparison for softness and overall feel. To get high quality sheets, you need a high thread count, right? Well, not necessarily.
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To get the best sleep, you need high quality sheets.