When buying Waterbed Sheets, a Down Comforter or a Duvet Cover what should I look at?

   To simplify things, a 300 Thread count sheet made with quality yarn from quality fiber, woven in an authentic weave can well be of much better quality than a T500 or even higher. Does thread count in sheets still mean quality to you??

What is Cotton Quality or Yarn Quality?

    Quality of the fiber used in spinning the yarns can be of the most important in sheet making. Longer fiber such as Egyptian cotton or Pima cotton can produce much better yarns than other cotton which lacks such fiber. Combing is an additional process in which Raw cotton is blended and cleaned from short fiber. Fibers of 1.25 to 2 inches in length are of Egyptian cotton while 7/8 of an inch for those of Pima cotton. The longer the fiber, the better, stronger & smoother fabric can be constructed.


What are the weaving processes?

    The way in which the fabric is woven has a very important effect on the finished fabric. The old traditional weave, plain weave or percale weave is one process in which the fabric is woven in one over one. It produces much stronger fabric but also limits the ultimate thread count which can be archived to 400 thread count.

    Sateen weave or satin is the weave in which the fabric is woven in four over one; it means four yarn acts as if they were one. In this weave most of the yarns would be on the top surface of the fabric, resulting in silky smooth touch. In this weave higher thread count can be archived, even up to 1000 thread count per squire inch.    Just as the previous steps were effected by the advanced technology, weaving also received its share. The term insertions started to be used, the more insertions used in weaving a fabric the lesser quality it will get. For example a T400 woven with one pick insertion can be of much better weave then of a T1000 woven with 10 pick insertions. It means 10 yarns were being inserted into the fabric from the weft (widthwise) as if they were one single yarn, creating a thicker heavier fabric as a result of the yarn build up.

     When caring for 100% Egyptian cotton Sheets it is best folded  immediately after drying, to get fewer wrinkles.  Remember these sheets get softer with each washing.

Waterbed sheets - If the set of waterbed sheets you buy does not properly fit the mattress, you are more likely to see some problems.Thread count is  very important when determining  the price of waterbed sheets. So when shopping for waterbed sheets, make sure you are getting your moneys worth. Your purchase should be a good fit for your waterbed, your comfort level and your budget. If you have some waterbed sheets that will not stay tucked there are some things you can do to extend the life of your waterbed sheets. Some retailers offer  products that help with use the weight of the mattress to extend the life of the waterbed sheets.

Down Comforter - Alternative Down Comforter and Down Alternative Comforter as you know are the same thing, a great Down Substitute for the real thing. Some people need the down comforter to be HypoAllergenic-Free from any feathers or down. While other people choose down alternative comforters for the difference in the price, compared to a down comforter. Whichever you choose a down comforter will serve you well. With the alternative down comforter there is a no shift design made into the comforter. For the price of down alternative comforters don't forget the duvet cover to protect your investment.

Duvet Cover -   A Duvet Cover finishes the look of your bed. Quality and simple meet in a duvet cover from Linensandsheets.com. Find fresh colors and patterns that coordinate with your designer bedding. Find fresh colors and patterns that coordinate with your designer bedding. An Egyptian cotton duvet cover collection is sure to please anyone, combining the highest quality fabric with simpliesty. The Duvet Cover comes in a wide variety of sizes.