{"id":25849,"date":"2021-12-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-staging.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/what-does-thread-count-mean\/"},"modified":"2024-08-08T15:42:06","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T15:42:06","slug":"what-does-thread-count-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/what-does-thread-count-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"What Thread Count Means and What Constitutes a Good Thread Count"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When buying new sheets<\/a>, what figure do you look at to gauge their quality? For most people, it\u2019s thread count. Higher thread count in bedding has been associated with luxury for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, a high thread count doesn\u2019t always correlate to a high-quality set of sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s explore what thread count means, the ideal thread counts for different fabrics, and other considerations when buying a new set of bed sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are thread counts on sheets?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“Thread count is a measure of the number of fibers woven into a textile per square inch,” says\u00a0Rebecca Charamut Cass<\/a>,\u00a0Connecticut-based interior designer.\u00a0“There are vertical fibers known as warp, and horizontal fibers known as weft\u2014and they’re interlaced in what\u2019s known as a plain weave, with one fiber over another at right angles.”\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, if one inch of fabric has 150 vertical threads and 150 horizontal threads, the thread count number is 300. Thread count figures can range anywhere from 200 to 800 and even higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though many people think a high thread count means a bed sheet set is made with high-quality fabrics, that\u2019s not always true. Let\u2019s take a look at the importance of thread count in your bed sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does thread count matter for your bed sheets?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people believe a higher thread count always means the softest and most durable set of sheets. While this is true to a degree, it\u2019s not the only thing that matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First of all, it\u2019s important to note that thread count is only really relevant for cotton bedding. For cotton sheets, thread count can range anywhere from 200 to 1,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The higher the thread count, the tighter the weave and the warmer the sheets; but that doesn\u2019t mean the sheets will be very soft,” says Heather Ferreras-Tokan<\/a>, founder and principal designer at Tokan Interiors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, it also means you lose breathability in your sheets. “A higher thread count\u2026means air doesn\u2019t circulate well enough to keep you cool while you are sleeping,” adds Ferreras-Tokan.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, you can only get so many threads onto the loom\u2014and in order to increase thread\u00a0quantity<\/em>, some manufacturers sacrifice thread\u00a0quality<\/em>. As a result, a higher thread count doesn’t necessarily indicate improved durability in cotton sheets, notes Charamut Cass.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about sheet fabrics outside of cotton?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to other sheet materials, linen is one of the most durable options\u2014despite it having a lower thread count.\u00a0“Linen, also a natural fiber like cotton, is known as one of the most durable natural fibers,” says Charamut Cass.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Silk sheets, meanwhile, are spun with a much thinner thread, so they generally have higher thread counts. That doesn’t necessarily make silk a better option than other sheet fabrics, though. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bottom line: “It is the combination of thread count coupled with the type of yarns or threads that are essential for fine linens and a better night’s sleep,” says Charamut Cass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch this video for more insights on what thread count means and why it\u2019s important:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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