HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST SHEET SET OR DUVET COVER

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST SHEET SET OR DUVET COVER WHERE DO I BEGIN?

You probably came to this page because you are asking yourself, "How do I choose the best Sheet Set or Duvet Cover for my bedroom? How do I really know what are the best Sheets and Duvet Covers? Am I really getting a good deal when I buy a 600TC sheet set for $30.

Well, just remember the timeless adage – you get what you pay for and let the buyer beware. This caution applies not only to houses, cars and appliances but it is equally true for linens and bedding. Not all sheets are created equal. There are several factors you will want to consider when you are shopping for quality linen sheets.

Most of you have probably heard about Thread Count and discussions that quality has to do with high Thread Count for Sheets and Duvets.Although this is an important factor, an educated consumer will know that Thread Count is not the only thing to consider. Other factors to look for in are fiber type, construction and weave.

Since quality must be in every step of the process, let’s start at the beginning with fiber content. The most important factor is the starting fiber itself. Why is fiber so important? Because it's the basis of your entire Sheet Set, and poor fiber quality and content equals poor quality Bed Linens. What material are your Sheets made from? Are your they made from Egyptian Cotton, Pima Cotton, Bamboo, a Cotton/poly blend or some other mixture? Whenever possible, make sure the Sheets you purchase are made entirely of cotton. Cotton is cool, comfortable and absorbent and Egyptian cotton is superior.

What makes Egyptian Cotton Collection different from regular cotton? Egyptian cotton is the highest grade of cotton. It is prized for the length of its fibers. These fibers measure 1-1/8 to 1-1/2 inches long. It is this long length that allows durable constructions of single-ply yarns to be made.

Single-Ply constructions are made from threads with the longest fibers because they can hold together better than threads made from shorter fibers. They can be drawn out thinner and allow more threads to pack together side-by-side. They don’t need the multi-ply reinforcement of lower grade cottons for strength. Egyptian Cotton is ideally suited for high thread count linens because it has the longest average fiber length of all natural cottons.

Multi-Ply fibers are used to reduce the cost of manufacturing. Shorter fibers or even what is known as Discard-grade fibers (fibers that typically half an inch in length or shorter) can be twisted together to create a longer 'Thread' in Multiple-Ply Sheets and fabrics. To create a brief analogy, if you were swimming and needed someone to throw you a rope to pull you in, would you prefer the rope to be a single rope that has never been cut, or two ropes tied together? Any fiber that has been twisted together to create a longer length breaks down faster.

Most Sheets commonly found in many e-commerce and eBay stores use a Multiple-Ply construction. Multi-ply constructions are of a lower quality than single-ply products.
At Egyptian Cotton Collection our buyers select only 100% pure Egyptian Cotton products. Our top shelf products are single ply. This is why our products cost more than the lower quality items found elsewhere but you can rest assured that you will definitely sleep better after purchasing from us. We guarantee it!
Somia Schell
Egyptian  Duvet Covers
Egyptian Bedding