I like the soft touch of linens on my skin right as I stuff myself inside my comforter right before I sleep. It wasn’t an easy choice. There’s just so many types of linens now that I can’t really tell what’s good and what’s not or what would last and won’t last. I have gathered some information just to help you familiarize yourself better next time you get new sheets.
Egyptian Cotton Sheets
Long staple variety from Egypt with fiber length of around 1 3/8″ known for it’s luxurious softness. At one time Egyptian cotton sheets were sold primarily in the more expensive stores but today you can find them in most linen departments. The longer the fiber, the more luxurious and durable the grade of cotton.
Pima Cotton Sheets
Known for it’s strength and durability Pima cotton was developed in the southwestern U.S by a careful breeding of Egyptian cottons which fiber length averages 1 1/2″.
SuPima Cotton Sheets
SuPima is a certification mark used by members of the SuPima Association of America and certifies that the fabric is 100% Southwestern cotton grown by members of the association.
Sateen Sheets
Sateen Sheets have a stitch of four over, one under, placing the most threads on the surface, making it lustrous and smooth, although not as durable as other weaves.
Pinpoint
This is a stitch of two over and one under. It is very durable but not as soft as other weaves.
