Egyptian cotton bed linen is widely regarded as the industry standard when it comes to the production of exquisite cotton sheets. Some people describe it as the epitome of comfort and luxury, found in high-quality bed linen. The following is a shortlist of the many advantages Egyptian cotton sheets offer:
No Pilling
Fabric that has been pilled develops small balls that are ugly and potentially painful to wear. They are common in sheets of inferior quality or lower thread counts. Still, you won’t find them in sheets manufactured with Egyptian cotton since the quality of Egyptian cotton is much higher.
A more significant number of threads per inch
The number of threads per inch is a crucial quality indication when it comes to sheets. The number of threads woven together to make a single square inch of the sheet is referred to as the thread count. To put it another way, to calculate the thread count, you must first count all of the threads running in the lengthwise direction. These are referred to as the warp, and then count all of the threads running in the widthways direction, which are referred to as the weft.
Egyptian cotton sheets often have a higher thread count when compared to the others, in part because the staples of Egyptian cotton are longer than the staples of other types of cotton. A greater thread count is an indication of higher quality sheets. Mediterranean Linens offers a variety of thread counts, including sheets made of Egyptian cotton with a wonderfully soft 200 thread count, sheets made of Egyptian cotton with a luscious 400 thread count, and sheets made of Egyptian cotton with a 600 thread count are of 5-star quality.
Cotton Fibres of the Greatest Length
The length of the cotton fibres is the staple. A greater staple length indicates longer thread length and more long-lasting fibres. The cotton fibres used in Egyptian cotton are the longest of any cotton. Because the longer fibres are joined to make an exceedingly fine yarn, the finished product is softer and has more shine than regular cotton fibres. Because of this, it is suitable for use in the production of sheets.
Breathable
The breathable nature of Egyptian cotton will be appreciated by anyone who has ever struggled with night sweats or who has trouble sleeping soundly when it’s hot outside. When you sleep on Egyptian cotton sheets, air can pass through the sheets, making it possible to maintain a cool body temperature and a comfortable resting position throughout the night.
When you combine this with a mattress that provides exceptional breathability or a cool gel memory foam topper, you have a winning combination that will give the type of temperature during sleep that Goldilocks could only dream about having.
Efficiency in terms of costs
When it comes to bedding, Egyptian cotton is generally considered an investment because of its superior quality. Sheets made of Egyptian cotton of a very high grade do not come at a low price. However, suppose you take excellent care of them. In that case, they can outlive cheaper sheets and even survive for decades, which significantly reduces the total amount of money spent on bedding throughout their lives.
If you have never experienced the luxury of sleeping on sheets made of Egyptian cotton, you are in for a genuine treat. This is a treat that you will likely continue to enjoy for many years, provided that you take good care of your sheets.