By Fred Victor
As Premium Brands Business Unit (PBBU) suggests, the TWO significant elements that determine a quality bed sheet – (1) the cotton; and (2) the thread count. The latter determines your bed sheet feels like a “gunny sack” or a “cloud”.
The Cotton. As a general rule of thumb, a good quality bed sheet should be those made of 100% cotton. Cotton sheets which are made of natural fibers allow more air movement, thus they do not trap the heat on top of those snuggled in for a good night’s rest.Cottons are generally classified into four main types with many categories in each type. Such classifications are based on appearance and staple length (e.g. extra-long, long, medium and short) – the longer the staple, the finer the fabric and the more durable the bed sheet will be. With fibers at around 7/8” to ¼” long is not considered as good cotton.
Good cotton like Egyptian cotton and Supima cotton types, which are 100% natural cotton, has long staple length around 1 1/2" – 1 3/8” known for its luxurious softness. The longer the fiber, the more luxurious and durable the grade of cotton, soft to feel.
The Thread Count. Thread Count is the number of threads per square centimeter. The higher the thread count, the finer the quality of the sheet.
In sum, be on the lookout for bed sheet made of 100% cotton which has at least 250-thread count for your sweet and good night sleep.
