Egyptian Cotton

In previous articles, we’ve discussed the importance of thread count in determining the quality of sheets. Because few of us have a microscope available to actually count the threads, how can you be sure you’re not buying a re-labeled product? Here are a few hints.

Always buy from a reputable retailer. This does not mean you need to buy the most expensive set of sheets you can find but beware of prices that seem too good to be true. Does the store or website specialize in luxury linens OR do they also sell kids toys and kitchen sinks? If a retailer isn’t specialized, chances are good that they have minimal knowledge of their products and are more likely to not know what they’re selling.

The most reliable ways to determine if you are getting what you are paying for is weight.  A 300 thread count set of queen Egyptian Cotton sheets weights about 4-5 pounds, a 600 thread count set weighs 6-7 pounds and a 1200 thread count set weighs 8-9 pounds. This is one of the main reasons high thread count sheets cost so much; they take a lot more raw materials to make. It’s also why they’re worth the money… you get a lot more sheet.