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Understanding Thread Count - SOL Organics

By A Mystery Man Writer

Thread count is often used as a way to measure the quality of sheets. The prevailing thought is, the higher the thread count, the higher the quality of the bedding. This is partly true; thread count most definitely impacts the quality and softness of sheets. The numbers can be misleading, however, as some manufacturers have taken creative ways to calculate thread count. Yet thread count is not the only factor when determining quality and softness. Understanding what to look for will help you find the right sheets. Defining Thread Count Fabric is made by weaving threads together. Thread count is a measure of the number of threads in a single square inch of fabric. More specifically, there are vertical threads, known as warp, and horizontal threads, known as weft. When all of the warp and weft threads in a
Thread count is often used as a way to measure the quality of sheets. The prevailing thought is, the higher the thread count, the higher the quality of the bedding. This is partly true; thread count most definitely impacts the quality and softness of sheets. The numbers can be misleading, however, as some manufacturers have taken creative ways to calculate thread count. Yet thread count is not the only factor when determining quality and softness. Understanding what to look for will help you find the right sheets. Defining Thread Count Fabric is made by weaving threads together. Thread count