I buy sheets by thread count, paying attention to the smooth and or "silky" feel . I have difficulty turning over in bed, so the smoothness of the sheets along with the slipperiness of my nighty are an important factor.

I just recently bought a set of the gray hotel line at Walmart and we love them. They fit my big mattress well and have washed very well. I think I will get another set. I needed sheets and didn't want to wait to order glad I decided to go with them. Very surprising very well made, elasticized all the way around.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hotel-Style-500-Thread-Count-Egyptian-Cotton-Bedding-Sheet-Set/43175535

I have two favorites and they work for me. Lands End and Martha Stewart.

I have The Company Store's Velvet Flannels for winter and Garnet Hill's Signature Wrinkle-Resistant Sateen for the rest of the year.

http://www.thecompanystore.com/velvet-solid-flannel-sheets/e2f2-ps-r14.html

http://www.garnethill.com/signature-wrinkle-resistant-solid-sateen-bedding-by-garnet-hill/bedding-home/sheets/wrinkle-resistant-sheets/212437?&defattribvalue=main

Costco might have some left--might be available online?

I like percale sheets made with long-staple cotton...smoother and longer wearing. This winter, I used some flannel sheets from Garnet Hill...very soft and cozy...washed well with no pilling, but a ton of lint in the dryer trap. In fact, I had to clean off the trap halfway through the drying process.

I usually buy our sheets and bedding from Pottery Barn because I love the crisp cool feel of the percale cotton. Flannel are way too warm and the sateen are too slinky for us. Sometimes I'm able to buy similar sheets at Home Goods. Thread count does matter with Percale, I try to keep it at at least above 320.

I'm a percale fan as well. And white! Only white!

I like softer, smoother sheets. I do insist on 100% cotton -- it makes such a difference.

Shabby Chic sheets for me.

I miss florals...beautiful, cheery, colorful flowers.

I bought a beautiful set of sheets a few months ago at Costco. They liked and felt nice. First time I washed them they came out looking like totally different sheets and felt terrible plus they shrank so much they won't fit my mattress now. Washed on warm/cool. I am so disappointed that I spent that money on them. I don't know what to do with them now I wish I could return them.

I think you can, Raven. Costco offers a lifetime warranty on all of their products except electronics.

Hubby returned a suitcase that he'd used for a couple of years because the zipper broke. They accepted the return and gave him a new one - no questions asked.

Certainly wouldn't hurt to ask.

I think you can return them with your receipt or card, no problem.

Yeah, you can return those. They shouldn't have drawn up that much!

I buy 100% cotton, generally 600 thread count or so. Always on sale. We do have two sets of flannel sheets that we use on the coldest nights of the year. Our bed isn't adjustable, though, and we sleep on a memory foam mattress, so they don't move around a lot.

I like the Hotel Style from Walmart that Raven mentioned. I agree, very well made. Has to be 100% cotton for me, and pure white only. They are 500 thread count, higher thread count seems to mean much nicer, or higher, quality material. Loved flannel sheets in the winter when I lived where we had cold winters. They are much too warm for me here. My mother used to have percale sheets "for good" use. I've never had any, may try some one of these days.

Rusty

Thread count refers to the number of threads horizontally and vertically in 1 square inch. It stands to reason that only so many threads can reasonably fit in that square inch so very very thin threads are used..they take a bunch of the thin threads and wrap them tightly together forming one strand they continue doing this to get the thread count they are advertising. This does not make a quality sheet.

Egypt makes some of the finest cotton, but this is the deal..Egypt also produces poor quality cotton so when sheets say Egyption cotton how do you know they are made only using high quality egyption cotton and not poor quality. ..another thing make sure they say 100% Egyption cotton or you could be getting cotton or other fabric in it also.

I often hear people say they wish they could find good old fashioned crisp percale sheets from the 50's....those were most likely 180 thread count...90 single LONG STAPLE single threads going in each direction.

Forget thread count if you love percale instead determine that its 100% long staple cotton. So many sheets today are made using short staple threads which make for poor quality. Even the $$$$ high thread count sheets if made with short threads are poor quality.

Its not easy to find affordable quality sheets today. There's been some talk in the laundry room and a few recommendations for very nice sheets but they don't come cheap. LOL

https://www.landsend.com/shop/home-bedding-sheets-pillowcases-flannel/-/N-g34Zgxz

Great sale prices now.

Have them and they are high quality, I wash in hot water & dry on high - with no shrinkage. Lands End also has a very generous return policy.

Forgot to mention you can't not tell how a sheet feels new as they are treated with different chemicals.

looking at all those sheet everyone mentioned......... I have never spent that much on a sheet and don't plan to start now. Thanks

JoAnn, try Target. They carry affordable sheets and you don't have to buy a set which I like. You can buy a bottom or a top or just pillow cases - whatever you need. They may not be the highest quality compared to the ones posted, but I have purchased them in the past and found they held up really well.

I'm sorry I don't have a name brand, but if you look around in Target's bed and bath section, I think you'll be able to find them.

Rough Linen. Linoto Linen. Red Land Cotton and Authenticity 50 are our front runners.

No flannel or synthetic sheets, like bamboo(rayon), or polyester.

problem is the real sales on linens have always been in jan, so you've missed the best sales...and yes the softer the better, for me...normally I do jersey, but even those can be a pita on my skin..i have 2 older pair on the bed I use to sleep in...dh and I have been experimenting with sheets from wm, but while soft, the one set drives me nuts...they won't stay on the deep corners. does anyone remember the sheets in the 70-80's? they were awesome...wish I could remember the designer...but soft! now at 70 even If dh slathers me with lotion it like my skin is scratched...he lol's as even my softest cotton gowns I wear inside out so the seams don't bother my skin...

I agree with DawninCal, I don't like sheets that are too soft. We had old sheets that were soft and when I replaced them with soft ones, it seemed like I was still sleeping on the old ones.

Susan if you have sensitive skin I'd stay away from any sheet that is synthetic or synthetic blend.

Like DawnInCal and Lukkiirish I like crisp, cool sheets. This was a topic at least a couple of years ago here and someone mentioned the Clothesline Crisp sheets from the Vermont Country Store. I bought one set at the time and loved them so much, that the next year I bought a second set for the clean/dirty rotation. They're pricey but worth it to me. Nothing like a good night's sleep!

I also only like and use percale and they must be white. I struggled with the how do I have the highest quality sheets for five beds when I really can't afford Walmart brand. I have the time but not the $$ so I went shopping flea markets. I found tons and tons of flat Percale sheets from the 50's all 100% long staple cotton all made in the USA and all white..well they should be white but 50/60 years of storage and improper washing they ranged from dirty yellow to almost brown and stink..whoa nellie they reeked of body odors. I happily paid the 25 cents per sheet along with tons of the pillowcases. I bagged them in plastic and put them under a tarp behind my shed. One at a time I boil washed them, on the stove in an enormous soup pot..probably 3 or 4 times each using either Tide with Bleach powder or Persil Pearls. ..once they were finially looking good I put them in my front loader did a few hot water rinses than a 160F 2+ hour wash. Beautiful snow white percale sheets. I probably have at least 25 of these sheets and 40 of the pillowcases. Like I said I have the time but not the money LOL. Actually it is easier for me to find the time as time around here can be a struggle LOL. This sort of thing sure isn't for everyone but I LOVE real, the best quality sheets and this was my only option. I'm sure some of you will wonder if I have no life to do this...and no I don't haha.

I get my Shabby Chic sheets at Target. They are pre-washed 100% cotton and 300 count ,I think. I also have used Nate Berkus sheets. I always line dry my sheets as they need to be crisp and not soft. Shabby Chic has provincial small patterns to go with my antique beds.

I'm a big fan of all-cotton jersey sheets. Warm in winter, cool in summer, and always feel so comfy. After much experimentation I actually found the best ones at Walmart. The key is to find jersey sheets that are thick enough to last for awhile and don't shrink into odd shapes.

I really like Target's Threshold Performance Sheets. They are generously sized, wash and wear well, and are very comfortable. The price doesn't break the bank, either - they are frequently on sale.

Nicole does Cuddl Duds make different quality for different price? I'm asking because I was given a set of these at Xmas actually my daughter was but they were like gauze.

mamapinkyO.....IDK. These are the same description and the same print as the set I have, same picture on the package...and OMG! Fantastic!~ I can't say enough good things about them. Very heavy, little shrinkage, no pilling, elastic all the way around the fitted sheet, just THE BEST! I purchased mine from Kohls...regular price was $99. Got mine off a store display for $7.50. I just deleted my post while I placed an order for 3 more sets. lol Here's the link again: Cuddl Duds $2.69. "IF" they're cheap knock offs I'll return them. They do leave a little lint in the dryer lint catcher when new. After about 25 washes they still look fluffy and new! They should arrive in a week. I'll leave an update about my posting when I get them....if anyone is interested?

I also prefer percale, long staple cotton, white sheets, the more crisp the better. And yes, they are getting harder to find, as several have pointed out. I think the last set I bought was from Garnet Hill. My old PB percale sheets finally just about wore out and we're getting too thin and soft.

I did buy a couple of sets of Target sets a few years ago for our lake place and really like them too. Of course they don't get washed quite as often as the ones at home but they feel really nice and fit well.

I have Targets Threshold sheets. But read the package some are made in China some in India. Out of three sets one was returned after about a dozen washes as the fitted ripped down the center and another is shredding at the elastic. The elastic is fine its just the cotton around it. The third set has only been washed 5/6 times its fine.

Seeing the comments about the percale sheets - I have a flat sheet that my mom bought when I was about 15, so 50 years ago!!! Now I didn't use it every day, but I have used it many times and it still looks good. I remember it because it was just when color sheets were coming out. Sheets always were white but in '66 color sheets were becoming available and it was a big deal to have them. The bottom sheet didn't last as long but that flat sheet is still in good shape!

I've checked all to many stores for sheets. I finally found some nice, crisp ones at The Christmas Tree Shoppe. Go figure! I've since bought 1 set for each of the queen beds and 2 sets for the king bed. Very reasonable prices too.

mamapinky, good point! Mine are the ones made in India. I really like them. Got them on clearance last year.

I love the info about rehabbing vintage linens!

Some of you might be interested in this convo about percale sheets, made in USA.

http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/4491856/american-made-sheets#19607308

Another percale lover here. I am a fan of the Classic Percale collection from the Company Store - they come in a ton of colors and are crisp and cool. I have a few of their other lines of percale sheets too, but these are my preference.

I originally started buying sheets from the Company Store because they were one of the few places that offered fitted and flat separately. I never use flat sheets and I was tired of buying sets and letting the flats languish in the closet. However, I learned a nifty trick for making pillowcases out of flat sheets recently, so I no longer have to avoid sets! I prefer my pillowcases to have a pocket top closure anyway, and that is very hard to find (and usually PRICEY), so I'm thrilled to be making my own.

Brushworks Spectacular Finishes do you own sheets from Red Land Cotton or Authenticity 50? If so could you post a review? Red Land Cotton thread count is lower than 200 which makes me wonder if they are thin and hold up well. I have washed my new Thomas Lee "supercale" sheets 4 times now and they still don't have the same smoothness I remember. My old sheets from them were made in Pakistan but the new ones were made in India, so I am assuming the quality has changed. I am frustrated that I need to wash them so many times to get the feel I am looking for. I don't mind paying for quality sheets but I would like them to have the feel I want ,crisp and smooth, right out of the package.

I just bought a set of Cariloah bamboo sheets. I love them! They are expensive, but considering that I spend 1/3 of my life in bed, that's not the place to economize.

I do the same as Mama Pinky....I buy used sheets. I bought some that had been in storage for 15 years. They were much older than that. They were discolored and reeked of cigarette smoke. The old lady was a heavy smoker. When I was finished washing them, they were white as snow. I have a life time supply but I will still buy them when I find them.

I have no qualms about buying bedding from thrift shops. Some people won't. I recently bought a new fitted sheet for $3. It still had the creases in from being folded, and not a mark on it. It's so nice and crisp.

We recently bought a foam/gel topper for the bed and it has increased the depth by 3" so a lot of our previous fitted sheets no longer fit.

Hi Joann,

Canada's a nice place to visit in summer (winter too, if you like to ski).

Maybe take a trip up here?

Sears, facing down bankruptcy, is closing a lot of stores and having merchandise 20 - 50% off ... quite possibly including sheets.

Think I'll pay a visit ... as I need some (single) sheets ... being single, myself.

o j