What to Look For in a Cotton Bed Sheet
Unquestionably, cotton remains one of the world's most popular fabrics. A wide array of cotton products is
available, including a cotton bed sheet. However, it's still crucial to consider the different features of such
sheets, before buying them. In fact, you might be surprised at the variety of bed sheets made of cotton, which are
available!
Here are some popular producers of cotton sheets for beds:
Aller-Ease
American Textile
Divatex
Jessica Sanders
LinenSpa
Marrikas
Newpoint
Pike Street
Pinzon
Ralph Lauren
Regal
Renaissance
Thomas Train
Tommy Hillfiger
There are also various features of bed sheets manufactured from cotton that you should consider:
1. Dye
When producers of cotton bed sheets add dyes after the sheets have been manufactured, they tend to be somewhat
stiff until you do a few washings. If you want to avoid that problem, then look for sheets that have been "yard
dyed."
2. Finish
Bed sheets made of cotton typically have some sort of chemicals added to them, to help them maintain their shape,
have a gloss, and so on. You can also choose bed sheets that contain no finish. The main drawback is that they tend
to wrinkle faster. But the main benefit is that such bed sheets are hypoallergenic, so they won't cause any
allergic reactions.
3. Texture
Cotton products are renowned for their being extremely soft, and cotton sheets are no exception. But how soft a
particular cotton bed sheet is, depends on the percentage of cotton it contains. While sheets made of 100% cotton
are the softest, they also contain other drawbacks, such as being more wrinkly and less durable than cotton blends.
So it's up to you to determine if enjoying the extreme softness of 100% cotton is worth the tradeoff of the
material's weaknesses. The length of the cotton fibers also impacts the softness of bed sheets made of cotton, with
longer fibers being softer than shorter ones.
4. Thread Count
This is definitely one of the main considerations that you should make, when buying any type of bed sheet. A higher
thread count means that there are more threads per square inch of material. This tends to make the fabric softer
and more durable, which are both significant qualities when choosing a bed sheet. Keep in mind that the higher a
sheet's thread count is, the pricier it will be.
5. Vertical Yarns
While this is a somewhat technical component of bed sheets made of cotton, it can impact how soft the cotton is.
Those weaves with more vertical yarns tend to be softer than those with fewer yarns. When reading labels of bed
sheets, you'll see a statement on the label such as "X over, Y under,"with X and Y being figures. The "X"number is
the number of vertical yarns, so keep an eye out for it.
You might be surprised at how many cotton bed sheet options there are. Consider these features to find the best
one for your needs!
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