The thread count is the number of threads per square inch in a bed sheet. The higher the duvet.
While the thread count is one of the most important selling points of a good sheet, the weave are equally important. Here's a breakdown on those tricky bedding labels:
*Egyptian cotton: This basically means that longer fiber cotton is used in the manufacturing process. They are exceptionally softer than regular cotton.
* Sateen weave: Sateen weaves have more vertical than horizontal yarns and are woven in a long lateral pattern. The increased vertical yarns results in a very soft fabric.
* Percale weave: This is an upscale weave with a thread count of 180 or higher that lasts a little longer than a plain weave sheet, and feels a bit crisper than plain cotton.
If you want to turn up the softness factor even higher, look into 1000 thread count.
