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Educate me on thread count. I no the higher the count the more $$$, but that does not mean better.

Flannel sheets for me!

I have 800 on the bed now - Nice a cold, very nice, very soft, almost like satin but not that slippery.

600 to 800 thread count cotton three seasons of the year in Oregon. There are higher thread count available, but I'm not that impressed with the cost to how great it feels ratio. Heavy flannel in the winter.

You might also really like bamboo sheets.

angela

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Originally Posted by VINMAN (Post 5674282)

Flannel sheets for me!

Sure does feel nice in winter!

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Originally Posted by Laneco (Post 5674387)

You might also really like bamboo sheets.

angela

:eek:

126coupe..yes it matters. when i was single, i was told, in order to get laid regularly, i had better get some high quality sheets, and some nice towels. great advice actually. ( make your bed, before going out on date..you never know).. drunken lesbians gave me this advice..

not only high thread count, but egyptian cotton, high count. i dont know why i know this, but egypt has the best cotton, because of the lack of rain. raindrops beat the cotton fibers down. lack of rain allows the cotton strands to be lenghty-er. the sheets feel like satin when you climb in. they last longer too, so your investment is not in vain.

you can find some great cheaper sheets at discount stores like Tuesday Mornings..i have a set of white sheets, (another lesbian tip) that are just breaking in..i love them. i think they are 800 thread count.

I have the 1500 thread count Egyptian whatever and they're AWESOME. I found them on eBay for something reasonable. Last week there was a guy with a table at my gym selling 1500 thread count for $40 a set, king or queen.

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Originally Posted by Laneco (Post 5674387)

We just bought some 800 thread count. They were not cheap, but they feel like canvas (toughness) with a finish almost like satin or velvet (smooth and comfy).

I can't imagine ever having another sheet.

In the winter when it's really cold (well, cold for Houston), flannel sheets are the best.

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Originally Posted by LubeMaster77 (Post 5674400)

:eek:

They make cloth from Bamboo fiber these days. We had a set for our guest bed, very, VERY soft, and almost as smooth as satin, but they didn't seem to wear very well.

I've even got a pair of socks that are made from bamboo fiber.

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

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Originally Posted by vash (Post 5674409)

not only high thread count, but egyptian cotton, high count. i dont know why i know this, but egypt has the best cotton, because of the lack of rain. raindrops beat the cotton fibers down. lack of rain allows the cotton strands to be lenghty-er. the sheets feel like satin when you climb in. they last longer too, so your investment is not in vain.

Funny thing here. I spent a lot of time in Egypt. Lived in Cairo for a while and know the area pretty well.

Tried while I was there to get some nice sheets and they had NONE. Seems that all the nice stuff is shipped to Europe and America and the Egyptians are left with the rest...

When I just read the title of this thread, I thought it might be Sniper's glorious return to the OT.

Carry on...

Yup. Egyptian cotton. The higher the thread count, the better. You need to go AT LEAST 600. When you do, you also get a better, longer lasting, more comfortable sheet. 1500 thread count would be very much like satin.

Costco usually has some decent sheets (800), for a good price ($60 or so). From there, you can just keep an eye out for screamin' deals on VERY high thread count sheets. If you get some 800 sheets, you will then appreciate their superiority. Cheap, standard, muslin sheets are like sleeping between two pieces of sandpaper.

Oh, and BTW, a down comforter is the only way to go. By far.

well you heard us..
if still doubtful..
grab a 400 count..
once you've removed the burrs from fingers..
touch,caress a 800 + count..
night and day diff.
they last longer & get better in time as well..

Rika

Guys, guys.. we've gone from womens shoes, to comfy bed linens! WTH??

I need to save this thread.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1289844760.jpg

that behind is a least a 900 count..

Rika

thx for saving the "thread"

yeh, how do men know so much about sheets

man up and sleep in a hay stack

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Originally Posted by RWebb (Post 5674682)

thx for saving the "thread"

yeh, how do men know so much about sheets

man up and sleep in a hay stack

come on!!!:)

knowing about sheets was all part of the single man's strategy. having some ghetto snoopy sheets does very little at getting the women between them..at least with my face.

in college i slept in a sleeping bag!

all of you should have accumulated a large collection of sheets "given" to you ("us") by ex-gfs

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

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.

Support fellow Porsche guys..

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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
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Naples, FL 34102
(239)659-4560 showroom & fax
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Originally Posted by RWebb (Post 5674682)

...man up and sleep in a hay stack

Now that is manly.
No sheet!

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

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Originally Posted by Rot 911 (Post 5675133)

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

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.:D

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Originally Posted by 126coupe (Post 5675664)

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.:D

"faabuulouus"

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Originally Posted by masraum (Post 5674459)

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.