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 ...

Shopping for bed linens seems like it should be a straightforward task: You want something soft and breathable, that won’t scratch your skin and can be washed weekly without deteriorating. But walk ...

Staying cool and comfortable all night long is one way to help make sure you get a good night's sleep, and the sheets you use play a huge role in your comfort. The best thread count for sheets to stay ...

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, ...

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 ...

It's easy to think that a high thread count means better sheets. That's not really the case, here's why. Following is the transcript of the video: Thread count doesn't matter as much as you think. It ...

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. For that reason, “warm or hot sleepers benefit most from using percale ...

According to the fairy tale, the test of a true princess was whether she could detect a pea hidden beneath a pile of 20 mattresses and eiderdowns. Today, peas are out and thread counts are in. The ...

Chances are that most people reading this will be swaddled in cotton. Socks, underwear, sheets, even banknotes are made with the stuff—it is the world’s most-used natural fibre. But if you’ve ever ...