Queen Sofa Bed Sheets – It’s All About the Thread Count

Queen Sofa Bed Sheets – It’s All About the Thread Count

When shopping for queen sofa bed sheets, or any other sheets, one of the features you will often see listed is thread count. If you’re not familiar with thread count, the numbers might not mean anything to you except that higher thread counts generally mean a higher price. So, what is thread count? What does the number mean? In simple terms, thread count refers to the number of threads per square inch of fabric. The number is compiled from both vertical and horizontal threads contained within that square inch. 

A set of queen sofa bed sheets with a thread count of 200 will have fewer threads per square inch than sheet with a thread count of 1,000. A thread count of 200 means that there are 100 threads vertically (the warp,) and 100 threads horizontally (the weft,) in a single square inch of the fabric. Conversely, a thread count of 1,000 will have 500 threads vertically and 500 threads horizontally. It is generally understood that high thread counts are softer than low thread counts. However, this can vary widely, depending on the material used to make the fabric. Higher thread counts do, on the other hand, lend to a stronger construction and longer life of the fabric.

In general, queen sofa bed sheets with a thread count of 150 or less are muslin. This fabric tends to be coarser. Thread counts of 180 are standard and are softer than muslin sheets. Thread counts of 200 or greater are generally considered of higher quality and are much softer than muslin or standard quality sheets. As you can see, the higher the thread counts, the higher the quality. Not only does thread count indicate quality and softness, but overall strength of the fabric. 

Be aware, however, when shopping for queen sofa bed sheets. Not all thread counts are the same. Some manufacturers count fibers, rather than threads to come up with their thread counts. If a thread is made up of six fibers twisted together, a manufacturer may count each of these fibers rather than the single thread. This would make the thread count higher, but not really offer the same quality as a true thread count. Rather than stating the subsequent fabric is 200 count, a manufacturer who counts fibers might state the fabric in this example as 1,200 count, leading customers to believe they are getting higher quality. The best test is to purchase your sheets and bedding from a trusted source, like Bed Linens Etc., so you know the thread count you pay for is the thread count you get.   

Thanks,

Rose

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