Choosing your bed sheets comes down to personal preference including comfort, style and durability. However, it’s important not to ignore the make of the sheets, especially the thread count and fabric, as this determines breathability and durability. That being said, the thread count number is not necessarily what is important to consider. Take a look at what you should focus on and what you should omit when it comes to thread count.

Is a High Thread Count Better?

While many claim that the higher the thread count, the better quality the sheets, this is actually not the case at all. We recommend choosing your sheets based on the fabric material and weave. The reality, according to textile experts, is that this perception has been largely shaped by marketing tactics rather than genuine quality improvements. Pat Slaven, a textile expert at Consumer Reports, points out, “You may see sheets advertised with thread counts of 1,000 or more, but physically, it's not possible to fit that many threads into a square inch.” In fact, the maximum number of threads that can comfortably fit into a square inch is around 800. So how do some companies market sheets with thread counts as high as 1,000, 1,500, or even 1,800? The answer lies in how the fabric is constructed, and the process begins with how cotton fibers are spun into threads.

What Determines Quality Sheets?

High quality sheets are made with high quality threads. Egyptian cotton is derived from the cotton plant that is grown in Egypt along the Nile River Valley. The conditions and hand-picking process results in extra soft, durable, and long-staple fibers which produces a luxuriously soft, extremely durable fabric. These fibers withstand many washes and uses which lasts for many years. Different thread counts can result in different hand feels, however keep in mind that extremely high thread counts are not equivalent to high quality sheets. 

Best Egyptian Cotton Sheets

We always prioritize quality over quantity and Pure Parima by ensuring that our materials are handled with care and grown in proper conditions. Take a look at our collections that hold different hand feels and properties and find the sheets that work best for you.

Ultra Percale Sheet Set

The elegant matte finish of the Ultra Percale Sheet Set from our Hotel Collection brings an air of calm to your bedroom. Being exceptionally crisp and super cooling, this Ultra Percale sheet set is perfect for that luxurious hotel quality feel. Our matte percale fabric, crafted from extra-long, hand-picked Egyptian Cotton fibers is embellished with this timeless design to create a regal Sheet Set and add sophistication to any bedroom. Hotel Collection's cooling, crisp, and matte feel ensures your best sleep.

Yalda Sheet Set

The timeless beauty of the Yalda Sheet Set brings sophistication and style to any bedroom. Crafted with extra long, hand-picked fibers that were delicately spun into strong, smooth yarn to weave the most luxuriously soft double-hem stitched sheets. Yalda's soft, silky, and smooth feel promises calming sleep.

Triple Luxe Sateen Sheet Set

Years of meticulous development, always with your restful sleep in mind, have led to the expertly designed Triple Luxe Sateen collection – the epitome of refined luxury. Made with extra-long, hand-picked Egyptian cotton fibers, this opulent hotel set features a sumptuous triple embroidered stitch on our most luxurious, opaque, and irresistibly softest sateen fabric yet.

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