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.

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If you have ever shopped for bedding in the USA, you have likely been told that a higher number always means a better night’s sleep. However, this isn’t always true. Many manufacturers inflate thread ...

Once upon a time, 300 thread-count sheets were the standard for luxury. But now, 500- and even 1,000-count linens are available. Which makes us wonder, what’s the deal with ever-growing numbers? We ...