Once upon a time, 300 thread-count sheets were the standard for luxury. But now, 500- and even 1,000-count linens are available. Which makes us wonder, what’s the deal with ever-growing numbers? We ...

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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We are big believers that sleeping on the best sheets can lead to your best sleep. When looking for new sheets, many shoppers zero in on thread count as the main indicator of quality. While these ...

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 ...

Along with specifications like material, size, and weave, most cotton bedding comes with a thread count, which is the number of threads in one square inch of fabric. It’s determined by counting the ...

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 ...

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 ...