What thread count sheets do you buy?
m...@privacy.net
Curious what thread count everyone considers a good
one? I'm looking for a luxurious feel so should I get
500 tpi? One thousand tpi?
And what material? Egyptian cotton, sateen, pima?
Seerialmom
I think it was Consumer Reports that said anything about 300 TC made
no difference and you were paying for something you weren't really
getting.
Here's a report of the report (that is, a news station using CR's
report to do a story):
A.
"Seerialmom" <seeri...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> On Oct 29, 3:19 pm, m...@privacy.net wrote:
>> Looking to by some new flat sheets.
>>
>> Curious what thread count everyone considers a good
>> one? I'm looking for a luxurious feel so should I get
>> 500 tpi? One thousand tpi?
>>
>> And what material? Egyptian cotton, sateen, pima?
>
> I think it was Consumer Reports that said anything about 300 TC made
> no difference and you were paying for something you weren't really
> getting.
Depends on what you want to be getting - and your skin.
I can tell the difference between 300 and 600 thread count, and it matters
to me. Maybe my skin is sensitive.
I like sheets to be very silky-seeming and to drape well, there's an
aesthetic to it.
I would be interested in hearing what others say about pima vs. egyptian,
etc. I myself can't tell the difference between 600 and 800 count, and am
not sure that I've ever touched 1000 count.
After sleeping on 600, regular 200 count seems rough. If that matters to
you. Maybe some people regard sleeping as an opportunity for exfoliation
(I'm serious).
Consumer guide can't really decide this for everyone.
Melissa
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I buy at least a 600 count sateen. The difference is amazing IMO. They are
nice and silky, the tight weave makes them wear better and they are even
warmer. I get mine on Overstock.com, the last set was $60 for California
King size.
Melissa
rick++
not the highest luxury you can get for a given cost
in my opinion. If burlap would do the job, and it was
avialabel and chepest, then I'd use that.
m...@privacy.net
>report to do a story):
>
>http://www.channel3000.com/onyourside/5527065/detail.html
wow
thanks so much!
m...@privacy.net
>nice and silky, the tight weave makes them wear better and they are even
>warmer. I get mine on Overstock.com, the last set was $60 for California
>King size.
OK but I want to buy sheets separately and NOT in sets.
IOW.... I may want to order two separate queen flat
sheets.... one for top and one for bottom.
Overstock have this?
Goomba38
it for the best price. It is not imposing your lowest acceptable level
of quality or functionality on others.
m...@privacy.net
>it for the best price. It is not imposing your lowest acceptable level
>of quality or functionality on others.
Bingo!
Melissa
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There's one sure way to find out. Go to their web site and look around.
Melissa
Rod Speed
> rick++ wrote:
>> Frugal is paying the lowest for basic functionallity,
>> not the highest luxury you can get for a given cost
>> in my opinion. If burlap would do the job, and it was
>> avialabel and chepest, then I'd use that.
> You are mistaken, IMO.
Or you are too.
> Frugality is deciding what you want and getting it for the best price.
Nope, not if what you decide you want makes not sense to want.
> It is not imposing your lowest acceptable level of quality or functionality on others.
But its also not about a very superficial choice of what you want either.
pc
About eight months ago I bought two sets of 300 tci [IIRC] sheets from
Overstock. They were a great price. And I've regretted it ever since.
I have to use a pill shaver on them whenever I use them. But, they
were just regular cotton.
Just recently, I had to work at the local Home Show for my company and
there was a vendor there selling 400 tci Egyptian cotton sateen sheets
for $20 a set. Some people I spoke with said they bought them last year
and they were good. So, I bought two sets and am very pleased with them.
When I work at the Home Show next year, I'll buy two more sets.
So, check out Home Shows. I think these folks travel all over. I'm in
FL. They are based in MA.
Another note about sheets...Years ago I started buying only white
sheets. That way I can mix and match and it looks okay.
..PC
Chloe
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> About eight months ago I bought two sets of 300 tci [IIRC] sheets from
> Overstock. They were a great price. And I've regretted it ever since. I
> have to use a pill shaver on them whenever I use them. But, they were
Yeah, I thought all-cotton sheets wouldn't pill, but it happened pretty
quickly to a set I bought at Target. They were relatively inexpensive, and
initially the fabric felt soft and smooth. But they weren't a bargain at any
price. I'll pay more next time.
Last night was the first time it's been cold enough for the fleece sheets I
bought last season. They felt terrific, very warm and softer than any
flannel sheets I've ever had. They're 100 percent polyester, so it remains
to be seen how they'll hold up.
The all-white sheets are a good idea. I buy colors, but only ones that mix
and match in a way that doesn't annoy me. I've been known to even pick up an
all-cotton sheet at a thrift store once in a while.
timeOday
I agree with your definition.
However, sheets are a matter of personal taste. Why do I want "silky"
sheets? I don't wear silky shirts, most days. So instead of worrying
about thread count, why not just feel all the different sheets at the
store and buy the cheapest ones you like?
joe brown
> Goomba38 wrote:
>> rick++ wrote:
>>> Frugal is paying the lowest for basic functionallity,
>>> not the highest luxury you can get for a given cost
>>> in my opinion. If burlap would do the job, and it was
>>> avialabel and chepest, then I'd use that.
>>>
>> You are mistaken, IMO. Frugality is deciding what you want and
>> getting it for the best price. It is not imposing your lowest
>> acceptable level of quality or functionality on others.
> I agree with your definition.
More fool you.
> However, sheets are a matter of personal taste.
Thats not what frugal is about if they are significantly differently priced.
> Why do I want "silky" sheets? I don't wear silky shirts, most days.
> So instead of worrying about thread count, why not just feel all the
> different sheets at the store and buy the cheapest ones you like?
Because it isnt possible to work out how they will feel after
a number of washes, or how how well they will wear like that.
Chloe
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If you don't care how long they last, and by that I mean how long it is
before they develop large rips and tears, then sure, go with cheapest.
The Real Bev
My mom always bought percale sheets (~200 count, I think). My friend loved
them because they were so smooth. I liked the cheap muslin sheets her mom
bought because they were a little rough.
I don't like the way microfiber feels either.
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timeOday
Are you sure higher thread count equates to durability? I would think
weaving in a little poly would make sheets last for a long time. Or
that different fabrics might use different weight threads. But I'm no
expert.
Chloe
Pretty good article here: note the final paragraph on the second page
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Moms/story?id=1751253&page=1
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James
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> >> "timeOday" <timeOday-UNS...@theknack.net> wrote in message
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> >>> Goomba38 wrote:
> >>>> rick++ wrote:
> >>>>> Frugal is paying the lowest for basic functionallity,
> >>>>> not the highest luxury you can get for a given cost
> >>>>> in my opinion. If burlap would do the job, and it was
> >>>>> avialabel and chepest, then I'd use that.
>
> >>>> You are mistaken, IMO. Frugality is deciding what you want and getting
> >>>> it for the best price. It is not imposing your lowest acceptable level
> >>>> of quality or functionality on others.
> >>> I agree with your definition.
>
> >>> However, sheets are a matter of personal taste. Why do I want "silky"
> >>> sheets? I don't wear silky shirts, most days. So instead of worrying
> >>> about thread count, why not just feel all the different sheets at the
> >>> store and buy the cheapest ones you like?
>
> >> If you don't care how long they last, and by that I mean how long it is
> >> before they develop large rips and tears, then sure, go with cheapest.
>
> > Are you sure higher thread count equates to durability? I would think
> > weaving in a little poly would make sheets last for a long time. Or
> > that different fabrics might use different weight threads. But I'm no
> > expert.
>
> Pretty good article here: note the final paragraph on the second page
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> http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Moms/story?id=1751253&page=1
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Unless one sleeps in the nude, the sheets don't really matter much.
Anthony Matonak
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> Unless one sleeps in the nude, the sheets don't really matter much.
Are you suggesting that people don't sleep in the nude? Except during
the very cold winters, where the glass of water on the nightstand
freezes over, I can't think of any good reason to get all dressed
up to go to bed.
Anthony
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> In article <472ac646$0$9563$4c36...@roadrunner.com>,
> antho...@nothing.like.socal.rr.com says...
>> Are you suggesting that people don't sleep in the nude? Except during
>> the very cold winters, where the glass of water on the nightstand
>> freezes over, I can't think of any good reason to get all dressed
>> up to go to bed.
> Imagine being awakened at 3AM, by your smoke alarm. Because the
> house is on fire. And you need to run outside, NOW.
>
> Would you prefer to be "all dressed up," or naked?
If this were to happen and you were completely naked, one could always
grab whatever clothes were last worn (which can probably be found lying
on the floor or hung over a chair) on the way out. I can't imagine it
would take more than about 5 seconds if you were really motivated to
get out fast, and you don't have to put them on until you get outside.
If no clothes are readily available, you can always yank the top sheet
off the bed and take that.
In this scenario it is, by definition, 3 AM, so it's not all that likely
that anyone is going to be around to see you naked while you put on the
clothes you brought with you. And if someone is around, as fascinated
by naked bodies as humans are, we are probably more likely to pay
attention to a burning building than a naked body, so your body is not
what they're likely to be staring at.
- Logan
Anthony Matonak
> In article <472ac646$0$9563$4c36...@roadrunner.com>,
> antho...@nothing.like.socal.rr.com says...
>> James wrote:
>> ...
>>> Unless one sleeps in the nude, the sheets don't really matter much.
>
>> Are you suggesting that people don't sleep in the nude? Except during
>> the very cold winters, where the glass of water on the nightstand
>> freezes over, I can't think of any good reason to get all dressed
>> up to go to bed.
>
> Imagine being awakened at 3AM, by your smoke alarm. Because the
> house is on fire. And you need to run outside, NOW.
>
> Would you prefer to be "all dressed up," or naked?
Would you prefer to be wearing shoes or go barefoot into the night?
Should we sleep with our shoes on?
If it's a question of my clothes or my life, well...
Yes, I would have to be properly dressed for my funeral.
Anthony
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>In article <472ac646$0$9563$4c36...@roadrunner.com>,
>antho...@nothing.like.socal.rr.com says...
>
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>>James wrote:
>>...
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>>
>>>Unless one sleeps in the nude, the sheets don't really matter much.
>>>
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>>Are you suggesting that people don't sleep in the nude? Except during
>>the very cold winters, where the glass of water on the nightstand
>>freezes over, I can't think of any good reason to get all dressed
>>up to go to bed.
>>
>>
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>Imagine being awakened at 3AM, by your smoke alarm. Because the
>house is on fire. And you need to run outside, NOW.
>
>Would you prefer to be "all dressed up," or naked?
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Be sure to have clean underwear.