Thread count — referring to the number of yarns in a square inch of sheeting — has long been considered an easy way to shop for luxurious sheets: The higher the thread count, the better the bedding.

Walk down any bedding aisle (or scroll through enough product pages) and you’ll see sheet sets labeled with thread counts from 200 all the way up to 1,800. It's easy to come to the conclusion that a ...

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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, ...

To get the best sleep, you need high quality sheets. To get high quality sheets, you need a high thread count, right? Well, not necessarily. The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab tests bed ...

When shopping for sheets, one of the first things that comes up is thread count. Whether it’s front-and-center on the packaging or at the front of your mind, it’s always the stitched elephant in the ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Now, here's where it gets tricky: Sheets with higher thread count tend to be more expensive—and since a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Walk down any bedding aisle (or scroll through enough product pages) and you’ll see sheet sets labeled ...