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.

When shopping for sheets, one of the first things that comes up is thread count. Whether it’s front-and-center on the packaging or at the front of your mind, it’s always the stitched elephant in the ...

If you’re on the hunt for new bedding that’ll help you achieve the sound, peaceful sleep that we’re all after, you’ve probably wondered what’s the best thread count for your bed sheets. While it’s ...

meganleetz/Flickr The thread count of your sheets is probably wrong. Most people deciding between two sets of sheets would choose the higher thread count. But it turns out we've all been duped. “There ...

WASHINGTON — Shoppers at post-holiday bedding sales could end up disappointed in their luxurious, high-thread-count sheets. That’s because some companies are inflating thread counts — the number of ...

“Thread count is an overrated issue when considering sheets. Quality of cotton is far more important. More cotton does not mean a better sheet. When considering new sheets, always look for the type of ...

Walk down any bedding aisle (or scroll through enough product pages) and you’ll see sheet sets labeled with thread counts from 200 all the way up to 1,800. It's easy to come to the conclusion that a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Walk down any bedding aisle (or scroll through enough product pages) and you’ll see sheet sets labeled ...