Some manufacturers were upping their thread count by counting double-ply instead of single-ply threads, although it is debatable whether double-ply thread count offers any noticeable difference to the sleeper. The sheets that feel the softest are the ones that are made with the very long staples of Egyptian cotton, says Joanne Walgren, owner of Sue Bearrie Fine Linen & Fashion Boutique, 5611 Colleyville Blvd. Good-quality sheets are also made out of Supima cotton, a trademark name signifying the fabric is made from the longest fibers of the American-grown pima cotton. Bamboo/cotton sheets vary in softness but are comparable to good-quality cotton sheets. read more

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