The buy of bed sheets is a large investment and shouldn't be taken lightly. You must be mindful of the size bedding you want. Twin, twin XL, double, queen or king sheets to fit the bed you have are also massive items that must be considered when buying bed sheets. Measuring the mattress to know the height will help you decide on deep pockets or common pockets for the fitted sheet. Color, texture, weave and thread count are the important components in a bedding buy. All these factors will make the purchase of new bedding much more satisfying and leave you feeling complete on the end of the day.
Bed Sheets Thread count
Any sheets that have a thread count of single ply 100% cotton fiber greater than 250 will sustain longer against wear and tear and come out looking good wash after wash. Every step up on the thread count such as 300, 400, 450, 500 or 600 thread count will become softer, feeling more like satin with each increase in thread count. Cotton is the most durable and single ply will be the softest sheet available.
There are several different cotton sheets types to choose from when considering thread count: Egyptian, Pima, Supima, and Organic. Each of these is created from high-quality long fibers that are durable and soft and feel natural against the skin.
Other sheet types that are not cotton are Synthetic (polyester), Polyester blend (cotton and polyester), Bamboo (bamboo grass) and Silk. All of these can be soft and silky, wrinkle resistant and drape well but may not be as soft and natural as 100% cotton sheets.
Bed Sheets Texture
100% cotton provides the most opulent feel when combined with a thread count greater than 250. The texture of the sheet can propel the bed from ordinary to extraordinary. Soft, silken sheets with a high thread count will provide hours of comfort and rest without chafing or rubbing like lower thread count sheets will. The texture of the sheet is paramount to a restful sleep and high thread count bed sheets will provide the texture needed to achieve this goal.
Bed Sheets Color
Matching or highlighting the colors in the bedroom with the bed sheets will bring out the room's theme while giving an added warmth or coolness with accents and bedding. A burgundy bed cover with matching or lighter sheets will complement the room decorating theme or a lighter bed cover with a dark sheet that accentuates the highlights in the room will make you a star for decorating ideas. The color of the sheets may also be found is such variety and will increase the room whether you need navy blue, green, yellow, burgundy, black or white bedding sheets. Each color will also be matched to a color scheme to bring out the room's accents or highlight the room's qualities.