Same with me, along with baking soda, too. I use them both for so many things, and can’t imagine spending so much money on all the “newest, latest and greatest things”, seen in commercials everyday.

Also, I’ve learned that using fabric softeners does much more harm to any material than good. White vinegar is recommended as it’s a softening agent, and if anyones worried about the vinegar smell, it disappears, and is so much better for washers and dryers, keeping them much cleaner because fabric softeners made for laundry leave a film on both your laundry and your appliances that keeps building up over time.

Thank you for this!

OP, I mentioned the following below in a reply to someone mentioning good toe nail clippers, because I’ve personally had a related problem below ⬇️

📍I’ve got to add to this by saying that I’ve got restless leg (and feet) syndrome, which has caused my sheets excessive wear and tare the last several years. Nails being nicely trimmed, it’s still very likely to happen. When I finally realized that’s what caused my sheet problem it was such an “AHA moment” for me!

Also, OP, someone mentioned using flat sheets vs fitted in the comments. I’ve not done any research myself, but I have a friend who’s been self employed in the cleaning business over 30 years now, who’s told me hotels etc, use flat sheets only (as does she), because the ware and tare is so much less than using fitted sheets.

When thinking about what she’d told me years ago, i can only recall having noticed that housekeeping uses flat sheets only when making beds, typically using two flat sheets on the mattress itself in such a way that they stay put, and last longer

Good point. This can make a huge difference

When you do narrow it down to a few comparable sets, always read the reviews if buying on line, or in stores for that matter. I’ve also learned that some with the highest number of reviews and sales, are often not accurate when reviews can vary to opposite extremes. Have also learned to filter for the most recent reviews, since it’s most likely there’s been an improvement, (or decline), in many products from good brands as well as lesser known brands.

I’ve spent so much time reading reviews on sheets and other essential items, always wanting to get the best quality at the most reasonable price for quality items.

I also always write reviews for items I love and why, as well as those I do not, and why, oftentimes posting photos or short videos, too. (I also recommend watching).

Good luck OP, I understand the struggle!

This is a genuinely good point!

Not having said this could be OP’s problem, it’s a common problem, along with any kind of roughness on anyones feet.

📍I’ve got to add to this by saying that I’ve got restless leg (and feet) syndrome, which has caused my sheets excessive wear and tare the last several years. Nails being nicely trimmed, it’s still very likely to happen. When I finally realized that’s what caused my sheet problem it was such an “AHA moment” for me!

All excellent advice, and calling customer service for Lands End, (or anyone), for that matter, doesn’t cost a dime and can prove to be very worthwhile time spent. If not, at least you’ve tried!

And THAT’S such a shame. It happens so often to so many people, (me included),and makes no sense.

We know that common sense is not something everyone has, and unfortunately many people enjoy attempting to get under others skin, or they simply do not bother to read your post in its entirety, which is pointless to me