The guide will help you make the best decision when buying the best cotton bedsheet which makes your sleep more comfortable. Cotton is the best material for bedsheets because it is natural, breathable and soft. Fine cotton bedsheets have been used for centuries as top choice around the world.
The factors which are important to consider when buying a bedsheet are as below:
Material
There are many materials in which bedsheets are available including cotton, linen, polyester or microfiber, silk, and blends like poly-cotton.
Cotton provides a balance between comfort, breathability, and durability. Linen and silk are good options with linen being cool ideal for hot climates and silk with luxurious softness ideal for sensitive skin, but need extra care because are less durable.
Polyester or microfiber bedsheets are soft but lack breathability and have synthetic feel. This is why cotton is blended with polyester to improve texture and breathability.
Thread Count
Thread count, or “TC” in short, is the sum of the number of warp and weft yarns in one square inch of a woven fabric. For detailed explanation check our article on Thread Count.
In general higher the TC of fabric, higher is the softness and better handfeel.
Higher TC fabrics have higher number of interwoven yarns which are harder to unravel and therefore have higher durability than the lower TC fabrics.
Weave Type
Fabrics have different construction or weaves which affect its characteristics.
Twill and satin weaves provide softer fabrics than plain weave when TC is same.
But durability is higher with plain weave because of more interlocking yarns.
Size & Stitch
Bedsheets come in standard sizes namely single, double or queen, and king sizes which you can choose according to your bed size. Also the stitch may be normal hemmed stitch or fitted stitch with elastic all around for easier spreading and maintenance.
Single size bedsheets (60×90 inch) are for bed size 4×6 feet, Double/Queen size (90×90 inch) are for bed size 6×6 feet, and King size (108×108 inch) are for larger beds.
For fitted sheets, the bedsheet sizes should be selected more carefully according to the bed size and mattress height for good fit, otherwise the bedsheet can easily be too small or too big for your mattress. Normal hemmed bedsheets do not have this problem.
Price & Quality
Higher TC or higher quality materials like egyptian cotton and silk have superior comfort but can dig a hole in ones pocket. Balancing comfort, durability and price is key when purchasing a bedsheet.
For most people pure cotton bedsheet with 140 to 200 TC (Thread count) with normal or fitted stitch is best option with good comfort and durability lasting long time without special care.
Higher TC or combed/egyptian cotton can get expensive quickly but can be a good investment for quality sleep. Linen and silk are offer benefits but require extra care and may not last long without it.
Design & Color
The designs are a personal choice and many options available include geometric, floral, solid/plain color, traditional, and abstract.
Design and colors matching the furniture and textiles of the rest of the room can create harmony and increase the overall appeal.
Contrasting colors in similar color palette or matching colors are both options when choosing colors.
Where to buy?
The markets, especially Indian markets, are generally unregulated and polyester bedsheets with 100% cotton label and packaging is not punished. Also Thread count (TC) is even easier to be falsified.
Our team from Yobox.co.in sources and tests cotton fabrics for TC and fiber content from specialized manufacturers in Ahemdabad and stitches, packs and ships from Yobox inhouse factory to your doorstep in India or any country including USA, Europe, Middle East and South America at unbelievable prices. Check our designs now:
