bedding thread count

What Is Percale Bedding?

Ask most people what percale sheets are and they will tell you they are a blend of polyester and cotton.  Maybe that was the case some years back, but today percale is as likely to be 100% cotton as a cotton-polyester blend.  Check the packaging for the fiber content before purchasing.  Most prefer the 100% [...]

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Is Bedding Thread Count Really Important?

Until the past several decades when bedding became more than a cover for warmth and a separator between the mattress and the person, thread count was not mentioned selecting bedding.  We bought what was available at department stores and mostly in white. Today thread count is one of the key components in pricing of bedding [...]

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Flannel vs. Percale Bedding and Sheets

Some of us are dedicated and loyal to our flannel bedding.  We love the feel of the flannel pillowcases next to our faces or the soft touch of flannel against our feet and arms as we sleep.  Others prefer the sleek feel of percale sheets. So, it is time to shop for new bedding.  Should [...]

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