If you're in the market for new bedsheets, here's what to know about fibers, weaves and thread count for comfort and ...

When shopping for cotton sheets, there are really four main boxes to check off: material, ply, thread count, and weave. 1. Material: Cotton is a favorite because of its softness and breathability, but ...

If you have ever shopped for bedding in the USA, you have likely been told that a higher number always means a better night’s sleep. However, this isn’t always true. Many manufacturers inflate thread ...

Back in September, I took a road trip with my friend and former publisher, Janice Lassiter. Our destination was Belmont, N.C., home to Gaston College and its 70-year-old Textile Technology Center. The ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Sunday Citizen If you've ever tried shopping for sheets, whether online or in-store, ...

Does a high thread count mean a better sheet? Not necessarily, says Jerry Humphries, who works for the bridal registry at Macy’s in Lexington, Ky., and often educates couples on linen purchases and ...

Thread count — referring to the number of yarns in a square inch of sheeting — has long been considered an easy way to shop for luxurious sheets: The higher the thread count, the better the bedding.

WASHINGTON — Shoppers at post-holiday bedding sales could end up disappointed in their luxurious, high-thread-count sheets. That’s because some companies are inflating thread counts — the number of ...