If you're in the market for new bedsheets, here's what to know about fibers, weaves and thread count for comfort and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Back in September, I took a road trip with my friend and former publisher, Janice Lassiter. Our destination was Belmont, N.C., home to Gaston College and its 70-year-old Textile Technology Center. The ...

If you’ve ever shopped for bedsheets, you probably know that the phrase “thread count” refers to the number of threads per square inch, which is true. But you may assume that the higher the thread ...

Nov. 22 -- Consumers who enjoy slipping under top-quality bed sheets rely on thread count as a gauge while shopping, but Good Housekeeping magazine found that consumers might not be getting what they ...

WASHINGTON — Shoppers at post-holiday bedding sales could end up disappointed in their luxurious, high-thread-count sheets. That’s because some companies are inflating thread counts — the number of ...