Wamsutta Egyptian
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 Wamsutta 600 Egyptian Cotton Sateen Oversized Queen Flat Sheet Single Ply GOLD $55.00 Time Remaining: 2d 22h 54m Buy It Now for only: $55.00 |
 WAMSUTTA 360 COUNT KING FITTED 100 EGYPTIAN COTTON BROWN X DEEP BRAND NEW $21.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 8h 6m |
 Wamsutta Perfect Pinpoint 360TC Pair 2 King Pillowcases White Egyptian Cotton $19.99 Time Remaining: 18h 5m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Wamsutta Basketweave Twin Blanket Throw Blue Egyptian Cotton $26.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 43m Buy It Now for only: $26.99 |
 Wamsutta 500TC Damask Stripe King Sheet Set Dark Blue Egyptian Cotton $54.99 Time Remaining: 20d 20m Buy It Now for only: $54.99 |
 KING WAMSUTTA SOFINE DUVET COVER 100 EGYPTIAN COTTON 110 X96 BRAND NEW IN BAG $24.00 Time Remaining: 8h 6m |
 Wamsutta 600 Egyptian Cotton Sateen Oversized Queen Flat Sheet Single Ply IVORY $55.00 Time Remaining: 1d 23h 33m Buy It Now for only: $55.00 |
 Wamsutta Perfect Pinpoint 360TC Full Flat Sheet Mocha Brown Egyptian Cotton $16.99 Time Remaining: 20h 23m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 Wamsutta Perfect Pinpoint 360TC King Flat Sheet Willow Green Egyptian Cotton $28.99 Time Remaining: 23h 54m Buy It Now for only: $28.99 |
 Wamsutta 300 Egyptian Sateen Sheet Set $15.00 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 5m |
 Wamsutta Perfect Pinpoint 360TC Pair 2 King Pillowcases Black Egyptian Cotton $19.99 Time Remaining: 14d 22h 52m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Twin Sheet Set Sage Green Wamsutta 100 Egyptian Cotton + Crochet Trim Case $8.99 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 20m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 WAMSUTTA 300 CT FULL SIZE EGYPTIAN COTTON PERCALE SET $59.95 Time Remaining: 19d 22h 54m Buy It Now for only: $59.95 |
 Wamsutta Dream Zone Queen Sheet Set 100 Egyptian Extra Fine Cotton Sky Blue $119.95 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 4m Buy It Now for only: $139.95 |
 Wamsutta Egyptian Cotton Jersey Knit Full Sheet Set 54 x 75 Light Blue $36.74 Time Remaining: 13d 23h 38m Buy It Now for only: $36.74 |
 Wamsutta Perfect Pinpoint 360TC Full Flat Sheet Ivory Egyptian Cotton $16.99 Time Remaining: 18h 3m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 NIP Vtg Dark Green Twin Size Flat SHEET by WAMSUTTA USA Egyptian Cotton 250TC $17.95 Time Remaining: 7d 10h 56m Buy It Now for only: $17.95 |
 WAMSUTTA NIP PINK 300 EGYPTIAN SATEEN PILLOWCASE SET $24.99 Time Remaining: 4d 4h 1m |
 Wamsutta 360 Perfect Pinpoint Egyptian Cotton Luxury Single Ply Twin Flat Sheet $16.99 Time Remaining: 7d 13h 48m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 NEW QUEEN SIZE BEDSKIRT WAMSUTTA EGYPTIAN COTTON BLUE STRIPES SOFT PASTEL 500CT $28.99 Time Remaining: 19d 10h 40m Buy It Now for only: $28.99 |
 WAMSUTTA Twin Satin 100 EGYPTIAN COTTON 3 pieces Sheet Set WINE RED Made in USA $24.99 Time Remaining: 10h 25m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 KING WAMSUTTA SOFINE DUVET COVER 100 EGYPTIAN COTTON 110 X96 BRAND NEW IN BAG $24.00 Time Remaining: 4d 20h 15m |
 Light Blue King Flat Sheet NIP 300 Count 100 Egyptian Cotton Sateen Wamsutta $42.99 Time Remaining: 10d 16h 58m Buy It Now for only: $42.99 |
 New Wamsutta Egyptian Cotton Sateen XtraDp Oversized King 300TC Sheet Set Navy $89.50 Time Remaining: 10d 18h 22m Buy It Now for only: $89.50 |
 500 THREAD COUNT 100 EGYPTIAN COTTON LUXURY STRIPE COMFORTER SET BY WAMSUTTA $65.00 Time Remaining: 29d 18h 20m Buy It Now for only: $65.00 |
 KING WAMSUTTA SOFINE DUVET COVER 100 EGYPTIAN COTTON 110 X96 BRAND NEW IN BAG $24.00 Time Remaining: 6d 22h 20m |
 Wamsutta Egyptian Sateen Light Brown Twin Flat Sheet $24.99 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 18m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 Mini Comforter Set Wamsutta REVERSIBLE 100 Egyptian Cotton 3 SIZES T F Q KING $149.99 Time Remaining: 11d 10h 48m Buy It Now for only: $149.99 |
 Wamsutta Damask Sheet Sets 100 Egyptian Cotton 500 Thread Count 2168 $74.99 Time Remaining: 6d 23h 13m Buy It Now for only: $74.99 |
 Wamsutta White Egyptian Cotton QUEEN High Thread Count 1000TC Bed Sheets $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 9h 7m |
 Wamsutta 500 Damask Ivory Duvet Cover Set 100 Egyptian Cotton 2052 $69.99 Time Remaining: 20d 20h 44m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 Wamsutta 500 Damask Wheat color duvet Set Egyptian Cotton 500 Thread 2195 $99.99 Time Remaining: 12d 22h 43m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
Wamsutta Egyptian
There is a lot more to sheets than the thread count
Sheet shopping has become something of a numbers game. And it's not the numbers in the price that are attracting attention, it's the thread count.
The higher that number, the softer the sheet, right? Not necessarily. Characteristics such as fabric and weave can add significantly to a sheet's quality and tactile appeal. In fact, in certain combinations, the fabric and weave can make a lower thread count feel softer than a higher thread count made of a different fiber in a different weave.
What's most important to consider is that thread counts are sometimes overstated on a sheet's packaging. And that's something that has even caught the attention of the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Products.
What exactly is thread count? It's the number of horizontal and vertical threads in 1 square inch of fabric. A 400-thread-count sheet will have 400 threads in that square inch. The plies, on the other hand, are what make up the yarn, and there are multiple plies in the yarn. When that number is used on packaging to describe a sheet, it can be misleading to consumers who have been trained to equate a high number with high quality. For instance, a sheet labeled 400 two-ply, or "twisted," yarns is actually a 200-thread- count sheet.
The FTC has now taken steps to prevent this practice of thread- count exaggeration. It stated that "multiplying by ply is inappropriate" for a sheet maker, and in doing so the manufacturer is "stating an inflated thread count." The FTC advised sheet makers to clearly label their products with the thread count, regardless of single or plied components, and then provide additional information on the yarn's ply.
Consumers are warned to read the package carefully and let the price be a warning sign. If it looks like you're getting the deal of a lifetime, it may be too good to be true.
"People have been trained to look to the number on a package of sheets as an immediate indicator of quality, but with today's manufacturing capabilities it's not that simple," said Leslie Gillock, vice president of brand management for Wamsutta sheets, which supports the FTC's recommendation.
"With the variety of fibers and different weaving techniques available to manufacturers, sheets come in a broad range of choices in softness, durability, crispness and care, so consumers should look carefully at the characteristics of a sheet," Gillock said. "Above all, don't be misled by high count two-ply sheets. Feel the sheet itself, and buy the one that's best for you."
Fabric is equally important in determining the sheet's feel. A long-staple, premium cotton -; such as Egyptian or Pima cotton -; will create a softer sheet than a short-staple cotton or even a combed cotton, where shorter fibers have been "combed" away. Sheets made with a cotton-polyester blended fabric or with linen will be crisp to the touch, though the latter is likely to require dry cleaning and be more expensive in laundering. The benefits of man-made fibers such as polyester are that they wrinkle less and look sharp on the bed.
Lastly, pay attention to the weave. A percale's smooth weave makes for a smooth sheet. A sheet made in a pinpoint weave boasts crispness. And a sateen weave adds softness and a lustrous look.
The best test, though, is touch. Your hands will tell you in an instant if the numbers add up to a sheet that's right for you. - NU
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