Savage Beatings Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 What in your opinion is the perfect combination of durability, softness, and price for bed sheets? I've found some high thread count sheets online for a good price, but I have no idea if they would end up being as soft as I like or not. I just really don't know what to look for. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 What in your opinion is the perfect combination of durability, softness, and price for bed sheets? I've found some high thread count sheets online for a good price, but I have no idea if they would end up being as soft as I like or not. I just really don't know what to look for. Any thoughts? Hard to call. I know my wife has gravitated toward higher thread count sheets in recent years, but the feel seems to vary quite a bit from set to set. My favorites are a 1200 thread count cotton something or other she paid $120 on sale if I remember right. My real favorites are industrialized, transparent rubber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I'd go w. 600+ thread count. I'm not too familiar w. different manufacturers. I will say one thing, though, Ralph Lauren/Polo sheets fade something awful, but they have some of the best looking patterns I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBunz Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I'm not a fan of cotton "sateen". They have a sheen and a slippery feeling that I don't care for. And sateen cotton seems to wear out faster. If you want a slick feeling similar to satin....by all means, do sateen. But it you just want soft, try to find 450-600 thread count in 100% cotton....not sateen cotton. Prices vary depending on brand names. Obviously Ralph Lauren will set you back more...lol. But I've found nice sheet sets in 450-600 TC for $40-75 for a queen set with deep corner pockets. Do you have a Home Goods store near you? They have a pretty big section of clearance sheets, some of which are hotel quality brands. Just be aware that when you go for a high thread count in 100% cotton....learn to live with the wrinkles, unless you actually iron your sheets. It's always good to pull them right from the dryer and put them on the bed to get them to flatten out better. They get softer with more washings. They won't last forever....but while they do, they are SO worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggieFries Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 What in your opinion is the perfect combination of durability, softness, and price for bed sheets? I've found some high thread count sheets online for a good price, but I have no idea if they would end up being as soft as I like or not. I just really don't know what to look for. Any thoughts? Hard to call. I know my wife has gravitated toward higher thread count sheets in recent years, but the feel seems to vary quite a bit from set to set. My favorites are a 1200 thread count cotton something or other she paid $120 on sale if I remember right. My real favorites are industrialized, transparent rubber I'd go w. 600+ thread count. I'm not too familiar w. different manufacturers. I will say one thing, though, Ralph Lauren/Polo sheets fade something awful, but they have some of the best looking patterns I've ever seen. When did we get to the Better Homes and Gardens forums? This is quite the sewing circle. You ladies going to braid your hair and gossip about boys too? +1 on the 600+ tc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 we rotate several sets on a weekly basis, nothing beats that first night with fresh from the dryer sheets. you may be able to find them on sale at various department stores that are having sales to clear out inventory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Ghey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 as long as they're 100% cotton, I'm probably OK with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh B Tool Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 600 Count Now that's some good SHEET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Bamboo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 These are definitely my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 (edited) I usually go bring my wife to some place like Kohl's and then my wife looks in the bedding department. She says she wants this one and then I go pay for it. Edited June 8, 2010 by MikesVikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I'm not a fan of cotton "sateen". They have a sheen and a slippery feeling that I don't care for. . I think that my son had those slippery sheets. They tore around the seams too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 rhino's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 These are definitely my favorites. rubber sheets like Eddy in XMas Vacation... you know doggie pee pads work just the same and they are cheaper, FYI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) I know if H8 were here he'd love to share his favorites. Edited June 9, 2010 by CaP'N GRuNGe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 we rotate several sets on a weekly basis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Pure satin baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Ask the guys at your next scanner party or couples shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameltosis Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 My favorite sheet is the one in the morning after my first cup of coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 We had a set of 1200TC that were perfect. I think we paid around $100. When they gave out we replaced them with 800TC which I figured would still be pretty soft but they feel like sandpaper by comparison. The best prices and selection I've found: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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