When shopping for sheets, one of the first things that comes up is thread count. Whether it’s front-and-center on the packaging or at the front of your mind, it’s always the stitched elephant in the ...

Thread count — referring to the number of yarns in a square inch of sheeting — has long been considered an easy way to shop for luxurious sheets: The higher the thread count, the better the bedding.

We are big believers that sleeping on the best sheets can lead to your best sleep. When looking for new sheets, many shoppers zero in on thread count as the main indicator of quality. While these ...