If you spend the night tossing and turning because of heat, you're not alone. Sheets are the base layer and depending on how they're made, greatly affect heat.
Egyptian cotton has a reputation for being the best. But in the quest to sell the best, some retailers are facing lawsuits over the authenticity of their Egyptian cotton sheets. New DNA testing is lifting the lid on the fake Egyptian cotton problem.
We all assume that a higher thread count means better quality but the vast majority of high thread count sheets don't use the best cotton. When starting in 2010, we were in for a surprise.
After a competitor kinda copied our quality page, we tested their sheets and expected to catch them telling porkies. But what we found surprised us so much, it changed our view of sheet quality.
Think those certified organic cotton sheets were manufactured to the same ecological standards? OEKO-TEX ensures textile manufacturing is free from known harmful substances. Here's how it works and what to look for.
Weaves affect the feel and temperature of sheets, and everyone has a preference. While many believe sateen is best because higher thread counts can be achieved, one weave is not necessarily better than the other. In reality, it comes down to feel, temperature and personal preference.
With many ways to manufacture and market bedding, it can be difficult to understand what you're buying. Luckily, it's all about the cotton so here's what to look for.
DISCLOSURE: We aren't trained textile experts. All opinions are our own and are based on a decade's experience sleep testing, wash testing and lab testing bedding, as well as working with textile experts and high-quality European manufacturers. If you spot mistakes or incorrect information, let us know, we're always learning.
