Need new sheets

[Rot 911]

The gay in this thread is uber strong. Except for post 15.

[Embraer]

good Paul,

I was just going to recommend Overstock. I'm a big fan of their shipping policies, too.

I've been using 1200tc Egyptian Cotton that I've bought off of Overstock, for years.

[Racerbvd]

Support fellow Porsche guys..

Quality Bed Sheets - What Makes Good Quality Bed Sheets Good?
At The Linen Closet, we look for three things when choosing quality bed sheets:


The Cotton
The Thread Count
The Hand


The Cotton - Part one of quality bed sheets
For the cool, soft feel of good qualtiy bed sheets, they must be 100% cotton. Cotton wicks away moisture keeping you comfortable not clammy. The softness you can achieve with high-quality cotton is an addictive luxury your skin will remember. Polyester may wear like iron and never need to be ironed, but your skin knows the difference.


Experts generally classify cottons into four main types with many categories in each type. These classifications are based on appearance and staple length (extra-long, long, medium and short) - the longer the staple, the finer the fabric.


90% of the world’s cotton crop in American Upland cotton. This medium to long fiber cotton is grown in most cotton-producing countries. With fibers 7/8”- 1 -1/4” long, it is not suited for “good” sheets. Egyptian cotton, in contrast, is a long staple variety. It has extra-long and fine silky fibers about 1-1/2” long. Growers in the U.S. have developed Egyptian varieties known as Pima cottons. These are preferable for sheets, both for their silky softness and durability.


The Thread Count - Part two of quality bed sheets
Thread Count is the number of threads per square inch. The higher the thread count, the finer the quality of the sheet. It takes long fibers of cotton to make strong but thin threads, and it takes these silky thin threads to make high thread count fabrics. Burlap would be at the other end of the spectrum, with its fat fuzzy threads that you can count with the naked eye.


The highest count made in the United States is 310, while European sheets can go much higher. “Good Quality” sheets start at about a 200 thread count. Beware of double-ply. Some manufacturers count a double-ply yarn twice in order to up the thread count. A high thread-count sheet, made from a long staple cotton will increase in softness and luster after a number of washings. A “too good to be true” sheet may actually become stiffer. A good test is in the “hand” of the sheet.


The Hand- Part three of quality bed sheets
Cotton variety and thread-count are just indicators of good quality bed sheets, but there are a multitude of other factors that contribute to a sheets quality and feel.

Carding and combing which cleans, straightens and aligns the fibers while removing any short ones.

The type of weave, or more importantly the weaver. Italians are known for being good weavers. -The finish process which can involve water, heat or chemicals to achieve different affects on the fabric. -The Dyeing process used. Fabric can be dyed, yarn-dyed, or be left unbleached and undyed.


All of these factors effect the “hand” or the way the sheet feels to the touch. And how those sheets feel against your skin is the whole point isn’t it?


I have 300 TC organic Sateen sheets that are the entry level that I stck &sell
The next up are 300 TC Bamboo linens
The next up are 400 TC Egyptian Cotten
The highest are 600 TC Egyptian Cotton woven in Italy
The very highest are 1000 TC Egyptian Cotton woven in Italy


James Michael Koss
THE NATURAL MATTRESS STORE/ The Best BACK & SLEEP Store
194 & 198 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, FL 34102
(239)659-4560 showroom & fax
(239)280-9050 direct

[DARISC]

Originally Posted by RWebb

...man up and sleep in a hay stack

Now that is manly.
No sheet!

[azasadny]

Hon, you won't believe what the guys and gals on PelicanParts.com are discussing now.....

[126coupe]

Originally Posted by Rot 911

The gay in this thread is uber strong. Except for post 15.

I thought it was kinda gay to start this thread, but I need some new fing sheets, I need to speak intelligently. Thanks for all the "gay" advise.

[vash]

Originally Posted by 126coupe

I thought it was kinda gay to start this thread, but I need some new fing sheets, I need to speak intelligently. Thanks for all the "gay" advise.

"faabuulouus"

[masraum]

Originally Posted by masraum

I think this is what we just bought.

Hotel Collection Bedding, 800 Thread Count
Hotel Collection Bedding, 800 Thread Count Extra Deep Sheets - Sheets - Bed & Bath - Macy's

And the material was fantastic, but the fitted sheets shrank and changed shape (seemed to develop a slight diamond shape by shrinking diagonally) after a wash and dry (despite my wife washing and drying to not shrink them) which ended up making the corners of the fitted sheets burst their seams. It's just darn hard to get good stuff these days.