Quality bed linen can make a significant difference in the quality and comfort of your sleep. Many people today have never even slept on truly high quality bed sheets and are unaware of the differences. Good, high thread count bed sheets offer a smooth, crisp finish, as well as the durability and quality that comes with well made, high quality bed linens.

Several criteria can be used to determine the quality of a set of bed sheets when shopping. First, consider the fiber content. High quality bed sheets are typically cotton, but very occasionally linen or silk. Pima cotton is typically found in good, but not excellent quality sheets. Egyptian cotton is the finest bed linen cotton available, and the best choice for bed sheets. The long fiber length of Egyptian cotton produces a very smooth, long wearing bed sheet, pillowcase or other bed linen.

The other criteria that buyers should be aware of when shopping for quality bed linen is thread count. Thread count tells the buyer how many threads make up the fabric in a given inch. The higher the number is the finer quality the bed sheets will be. While it used to be somewhat difficult to find higher thread count sheets, shoppers will now find that even major retailers sell 400 count bed linen sets. Higher thread counts are available as well from specialty stores and retailers.

Good quality bed sheets can make all the difference in a good night’s sleep. Consider upgrading your bed linen for a better sleeping experience from bedtime to morning.