1400TC 6-Piece Sheet Set Price: $49.99 - 59.99 Shipping Options:: $5 Standard OR $10 Two-Day OR $20 One-Day Shipping Estimates: Ships in 3-5 business days (Wednesday, Aug 24 to Monday, Aug 29) + transit Condition: New
This is a really good deal. Not much of a color choice though. Several of the colors are very close to each other. If they had gold colored sheets, I’d be in for a couple. Bummer
“Simply put, thread count is the number of threads woven into one square inch of fabric. This number is based on the threads woven horizontally (“weft”) and vertically (“warp”). Extra threads can also be woven into the weft threads to increase the thread count. These added threads are called “picks” and are added in the overall count, which is how some sheets end up having thread counts in the thousands. This is why the idea that high counts equal better quality isn’t really accurate. Consider this: Joanna says most weavers will say the maximum number of threads that can be woven into one square inch of fabric is 500 to 600. Though the number is arguable and, according to Joanna, “depends on the mill you deal with,” it gives you an idea of where the line is between single-ply, unpicked weaves and ones that add threads here and there to bump up the count.”
These sheet deals come up pretty regularly, and when you wait for the comments of people who have actually bought the sheets, they are always a confusing MESS. Some people love them, some people pan them. How are you supposed to know? I am skeptical of two things here: First, a crappy 1400-thread-count sheet can be far less soft and luxurious than a quality 300-count sheet. Secondly, I don’t mind a little polyester mixed in to prevent wrinkles, but when the mix approaches 50-50, I have my doubts. Cotton still feels best against bare skin. I think I’ll have to wait . . . .