Myth Vs Fact: 5 Common Bedding Myths Debunked
Sleep is such an integral part of our lives. After a long day, we want to reward ourselves with a good night’s rest and don’t mind investing good money to achieve great sleep.
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Buying bedding sets like bed sheets, duvets, blankets, or pillowcases can be pretty confusing given a wide range of options and lack of useful and truthful information. In this article, we explore common bedding myths involving thread count, Egyptian cotton superior quality, and more.
MYTH #1: THE HIGHER THE THREAD COUNT, THE BETTER THE SHEETS
Thread count (or TC) is the piece de resistance of quality bedding. Most people think high thread counts mean better comfort, better quality, better durability. Is 1000TC good enough? How about 1600TC? Contrary to popular belief, a higher thread count doesn't always mean better sheets.
Myth Busted
When more threads are packed tightly together, the resulting fabric is softer and smoother. But that’s not the end of the story. The quality of the fibers and threads used to create the fitted sheet or duvet cover are as equally important. Here are things to look for when evaluating bedsheet quality:
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There are two main ways thread count is inflated. Some brands use the “metric” system, counting the number of threads in a 10cm square area. This increases thread count by 50% without improving the sheets.
The second is the use of two or more ply yarn. For example, some brands use three ply yarns and count each ply as a separate thread, which is actually not an accurate way of counting thread count.
So where does thread count come in then? If you’ve got single-ply, 100 extra-long staple cotton sheets, generally speaking the maximum thread count is around 600. Look for something with a minimum of 400TC.
In a nutshell, go for single-ply, 100 yarns made out of extra-long staple cotton. Thread count above 400 will be good and above 500 will be excellent.
MYTH #2: ALWAYS GO FOR EGYPTIAN COTTON, IT'S THE BEST TYPE OF COTTON.
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If cotton is the old royalty in the textile industry, then Egyptian cotton is the Grand Dame. What makes Egyptian cotton bedsheets so good?
Egyptian cotton is famous for producing very fine threads that are spun into luxurious sheets. The fibers are classified as extra-long staple cotton. However these come only from a particular Egyptian cotton plant, the Gossypium Barbadense. It produces cotton fibers longer than 34mm.
The Gossypium Barbadense is not just grown in Egypt. In fact, there are other sources like Pima cotton from Peru, West Indian Sea Island cotton, and Xinjiang cotton from China. Egyptian cotton bed sheets are often considered supreme among other cotton types. But are they really the best?
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Also, look for labels and information that what’re you’re buying is 100% extra-long staple cotton, as different qualities of fibers can be mixed together to make a single sheet. These make the most comfortable and durable bedsheets and quilt covers.
MYTH #3: HEAVIER COMFORTERS OR DUVETS CAN KEEP YOU WARMER THAN LIGHTER ONES.
Some would say to never buy a heavy duvet especially if you live in regions with warmer climates. One of the common bedding myths is that the blanket weight is directly proportional to the amount of heat it can trap.
Myth Busted
The truth is a weighted blanket or duvet's warmth is determined by its fill power and the caliber of its fill, not by its weight. A heavy comforter or duvet may also make you feel suffocated rather than comfy.
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MYTH #4: EXPENSIVE, BRANDED LUXURY SHEETS ARE THE BEST.
High-end departmental stores do it so well - beautifully manicured rooms with fine products from the most luxurious brands. Calm music plays and the air-conditioning is set to a perfect level of comfort. In such a setting, it’s almost easy to believe that we should pay premium prices for the products because they are the best.
Again, the key is to know what you want. Some luxury brand bedsheets are made with great materials, you just need to confirm that by checking the box, with the sales person, or the website. If online, try and ready the company and product information pages, and look for free, no questions asked returns, or a physical venue where you can try the sheets risk-free.Myth Busted
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Luxury brands and expensive price tags don’t always equate to quality. When buying a bed sheet, know what you’re going after, and if it’s quality, which aspects to look out for.
At the end of the day, it's your sheets and duvet cover, your bedroom, and your sleep. Know the markers of quality and choose accordingly. When choosing the perfect bed sheets for you, keep in mind that price and well-known brands do not always equate to good quality.
MYTH #5: CROWD YOUR BED WITH PILLOWS FOR OPTIMUM COMFORT.
Another popular bedding myth is to stuff your bed with as many pillows. More pillows may seem unharmful - after all, they're just soft fluffy items you can hug and rest your head on, right? However, just like anything, excessiveness cannot give you maximum relaxation let alone send you to deep sleep.
Myth Busted
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Overloading your bed might make you feel less comfortable, not to mention make it look full and obstruct your bedding. If you want more than two pillows on your bed, maintain two for sleeping and two for aesthetic purposes that you may also use when sitting or reading in bed.
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