The last thing you want to do is order new sheets and, upon realizing your distaste for them, have to send them back. To avoid any painful sheet purchasing scenarios, keep the following in mind:
Bed Sheet Types: The Lowdown


Knowing what types of bed sheets fit your needs can help you sleep better and prevent you from having to buy replacements every few months. When choosing your sheets, keep in mind what type of sleeper you are. Hot sleepers are better off with breathable, cooling sheets like cotton or linen, while cold sleepers should opt for something warmer like flannel. Also, consider how much they will be used and what type of people (or animals) will use them the most.
However, there are lower quality cottons used in sheet making as well. Upland cotton is one of the most common. Because of its lower quality, it is often cheaper than Egyptian or Pima/Supima cotton. Additionally, organic cotton of any variety is generally more expensive than non-organic cottons.
Linen: Know Your Bedding Like a Designer
Imagine your favorite stretchy t-shirt as a sheet and you’ll be picturing jersey sheets perfectly. This type of cotton comes soft and ready to be used. While these sheets are easy to clean, they pill with age and aren’t very lavish, and due to their pliable nature, they tend to easily stretch out with time and are less durable than other cotton sheets.
What are filament fibers? Some of the most common ones used for satin are silk, nylon, and polyester. Traditionally, satin was only made with silk but modern materials like nylon and polyester are now used, too. Staple fibers include materials like cotton and rayon, which are used for sateen.
Flat vs. Fitted Sheet
Construction
Linen is a very durable, lightweight fabric produced from the stem of the flax plant. Linen is a notoriously strong fiber. It’s three times stronger than cotton (the Bureau of Engraving and Printing even uses it to make bills) so you can expect your linen sheets to last for many years.
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