| Ever wonder what the fuss was about high | | | | sheets. If you come across a "two ply" sheet, the |
| thread count sheets? What is percale? You know | | | | thread was made by twisting two yarns together |
| that it means a more expensive sheet, but does | | | | before they were weaved. Single ply is just that, |
| it always mean its better quality? | | | | a single thread used to make the fabric. |
| Thread count of sheets can be defined by the | | | | Therefore, there is more thread per square inch |
| number of horizontal and vertical threads in one | | | | in a two ply than in a single ply. |
| square inch of fabric. Percale means sheets made | | | | There are both positive and negative aspects to |
| with a thread count over 100. Thread counts can | | | | the higher thread count. Sheets that have a |
| range from 80 to 1000 ct. However most | | | | higher thread count cost more than the average |
| department stores or wholesale stores carry | | | | thread count sheet. High thread count sheets are |
| thread count ranges from 180-320. | | | | softer, but they tend to be a little less durable |
| Two properties make up a square inch of fabric in | | | | because they are made of a finer, more delicate |
| high thread count sheets. The "warp" is the | | | | thread. When it comes to buying sheets that are |
| number of vertical threads pre square inch and | | | | over 320 ct, some retailers and manufacturers |
| the "weft" is the number of horizontal threads per | | | | believe higher numbers do not yield a softer |
| square inch. To get the thread count of high | | | | sheet. So if you are looking for a softness and |
| thread count sheets, you add the number of | | | | don't mind the wear, anything between 300 and |
| warp and weft. For example, a thread count of | | | | 320 ct will be suitable. |
| 180 means a warp of 100 and a weft of 80 | | | | Though high thread count sheets can be |
| horizontal threads. The thickness of the thread will | | | | expensive, if you shop discount or warehouse |
| also determine how many threads can fit in a | | | | stores online, you can find great deals. May times |
| square inch. A fine thread makes it possible for a | | | | discount stores stock discontinued or overstocks |
| denser thread count per square inch. "Ply" also can | | | | from bigger department stores. |
| play a role in the density of high thread count | | | | |
