How to choose the Best bedsheets in 2020

Things You Need to Check Before Buying The Best BedSheets in 2020

The stressful world we are all living in throws a lot of lemons at everyone. To fight all those lemons, one surely needs a sound sleep at night to wake up again tomorrow full of energy to make lime juice with those lemons.However, what if one doesn't get a good restful sleep of at least 7-8 hours. Well, tha's a punishment for him. Everyone deserves a good sleep to wake up fresh the next day.To make the sleep restful, we spend a lot on the bed and mattresses but sadly, neglect the importance of the bedsheet. Let us, therefore, discuss in detail the best bedsheets available in the market in 2020 to make you sleep better.Let us check out and assess the things that decide the quality of the best bed sheets.

Fabric

The first thing that most of us tend to verify while buying a bedsheet is its fabric. This is because nature, smoothness, durability, and maintenance everything depends on the most on the type of fabric of the bedsheet.

• Cotton : Cotton is the most commonly used fabric in making bedsheets. Cotton bedsheets are breathable and skin-friendly as they can absorb moisture well. They vary a lot in their fabric quality and weaving style. In fact, some of the best bedsheets in the world are also made of cotton, while you might even get one of inferior quality at a comparatively very low cost.

There are several types of cotton around the world that result in varying quality of bedsheets. For example, Egyptian cotton has the longest fiber staple in the world and accounts for some of the best bedsheets in the world. On the other hand, Pima or Supima cotton is grown in some parts of America and is comparatively lower in quality from the Egyptian cotton due to smaller fiber staples.

Sea Island cotton, grown in West Indies, Carolinas and Georgia, is considered as the best quality cotton by some in the world. Hence, bedsheets made of Sea Island cotton are also some of the best ones in the market. Organic cotton is grown without using any synthetic fertilizers or pesticides and is mostly preferred by eco-friendly people.

• Bamboo : Bamboo fiber is one of the many organic fiber options present for making bedsheets. This is because bamboo grows without any synthetic fertilizer or pesticide. Being completely natural and organic, bamboo bedsheets are skin-friendly and have anti-allergic properties. This quality makes it popular among people with sensitive skin.
• Silk : Silk is another natural fiber that is used in making bedsheets. Silk is a luxurious, shiny and warm fabric that is not much breathable or moisture absorbing. Hence, people generally prefer silk bed sheets during winters only. Regardless of the expensive nature and difficult maintenance of the silk bedsheets, people still buy them, as they are a symbol of luxury and opulence.

• Linen : Linen is the oldest fabric being used in making a bedsheet. Linen bedsheets are known for their lustrous finish that makes them look extremely elegant and durable. When properly cared for, linen bedsheets might even last more than a decade and still look new. These bedsheets are cool in nature that makes them good to be used during warmer months or by sweaty sleepers.
• Synthetic : Synthetic bedsheets are cheaper than most natural bedsheets, are highly durable and have fewer maintenance issues. However, these bedsheets are not much breathable and are prone to pilling which makes them rough over time.

Thread Count

After checking out the fabric, the next thing that most people get themselves aware of while buying a bedsheet is its thread count. However, it is good to decide the quality of a bedsheet by considering its thread count, but thread count solely cannot determine the quality of a bedsheet.

Thread count refers to the number of threads running horizontally and vertically in a square inch of the bedsheet. Generally speaking, the higher the thread count, the better the quality of the bedsheet. Mostly, if you pick up a bedsheet with a thread count of 300 or above, it should be of good quality. However, a bedsheet of thread count below 150 is a poor quality sheet.

You might come across a bedsheet with a thread count as high as 1500-2000. This number is either completely fake or the manufacturer has added additional threads, called picks, in the horizontal weaving. This is because many bedsheet experts claim that it is almost impossible to weave more than 500-600 threads in a square inch of fabric.

Hence, it is important to make yourself aware of the correct thread count of the bedsheet that you are intending to buy. Also, whether the fabric and the weaving style of the bedsheet allow the thread-count that has been labelled on the bedsheet.

Weaving Styles

Weaving style refers to the method being used to weave or knit the fibers of the fabric together to make the bedsheet. Below are some of the most common weaving styles used in making a bedsheet.

• Percale : Percale weaving has an equal number of horizontal and vertical threads. That means there is a horizontal thread for every vertical thread. Such a weaving method gives a matte finish to the cloth and even number of horizontal and vertical threads makes the fabric cool and breathable. However, these sheets are more prone to wrinkles, nevertheless, they are resistant to pilling which makes them skin-friendly.
• Sateen : Sateen is another most common weaving style for making a bedsheet. For every three vertical threads, there is just one horizontal thread in a sateen weave. This kind of fabric is more shiny and soft as compared to the one woven with percale style. However, these bedsheets are less breathable and are more preferable for winter months.
• Flannel : Flannel weaving makes the bedsheets heavy, warm and fluffy. Thus, these are commonly used during the winter season or in snow-prone regions.
• Twill :  Twill weaving is characterized by parallel diagonal ribs along with the fabric. These diagonal lines are created by offsetting the warp thread every time by one. Such bedsheets are more durable, breathable, cook and stain-resistant. The market nearby and the textile websites are fully loaded with an infinite number of bedsheets and as many designs, colours and sizes. However, it is nearly impossible to list out a few as the best bedsheets.

However, we strongly believe in empowering you with the information that might help you in deciding the best bedsheet for yourself.