How To Shop for the Softest Sheets

Our tips on what to look for in ply, thread-count, and cotton types will help you find the perfect set of sheets for your bed.

Sheet Thread Count Guide

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Don’t rely merely on the "thread count" factor of a sheet set. Thread count is defined as the number of threads, horizontally and vertically, per square inch of a fabric. Shoppers should realize that there are many factors that affect a sheet’s thread count.

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