Thread count — referring to the number of yarns in a square inch of sheeting — has long been considered an easy way to shop for luxurious sheets: The higher the thread count, the better the bedding.

When shopping for sheets, one of the first things that comes up is thread count. Whether it’s front-and-center on the packaging or at the front of your mind, it’s always the stitched elephant in the ...

When you're looking at buying fancy bedding, there's a good chance you'll be confronted with a product listing that mentions what the sheets' thread count is — but what does it actually mean? I think, ...

When shopping for a new set of sheets, you've likely seen the term "thread count" and questioned what number signifies good-quality linens. Bedding brands may advertise that their products boast a ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up (Family Features) Many companies use thread count to make their ...

Does a high thread count mean a better sheet? Not necessarily, says Jerry Humphries, who works for the bridal registry at Macy’s in Lexington, Ky., and often educates couples on linen purchases and ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Now, here's where it gets tricky: Sheets with higher thread count tend to be more expensive—and since a ...

Walk down any bedding aisle (or scroll through enough product pages) and you’ll see sheet sets labeled with thread counts from 200 all the way up to 1,800. It's easy to come to the conclusion that a ...