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uslashuname t1_je4vm72 wrote

Reply to comment by WorldsGr8estHipster in Red Land Cotton sheets seem to be BIFL so far by WorldsGr8estHipster

I personally feel the “high thread count is better” is bullshit. For one, higher thread count forces thinner threads thus they wear through much faster and you have to replace them: sheet makers love this. For two, higher thread count means tighter weave and that means less breathable. And finally, can skin really feel the difference between 200/in vs 800/in?!

I think for what your skin can feel percale vs sateen weave is more important, type of fiber, etc.

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Gryphin t1_je5cm94 wrote

"And finally, can skin really feel the difference between 200/in vs 800/in"

Oh hell yes I can. Easily.

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uslashuname t1_je5qmm0 wrote

Are you sure that’s not the different materials or weave? Have you gotten the same species of cotton or whatever fiber in the same weave but at different thread thickness? Or are you comparing sateen weave polyester blend to linen percale?

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Killerbeetle846 t1_je5saiy wrote

I can feel the difference between sheets but I don't necessarily prefer higher thread count. I like heavy sheets and some sheets are heavier with lower thread counts. I have to feel each sheet in person to decide.

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