When you're looking at buying fancy bedding, there's a good chance you'll be confronted with a product listing that mentions what the sheets' thread count is — but what does it actually mean? I think, ...

Pick up a set of bed sheets and you're likely to come across the words "thread count" and a number that varies from 100 to 1000. We've been led to believe this number is an indication of the softness ...

It's easy to see why Quince's bamboo sheets top the list as our best overall pick. Crafted with 100% viscose from organic bamboo, these 300-thread-count sheets are luxuriously soft, with a crisp ...

It's easy to see why you could fall for it: Higher-thread-count sheets often feel soft and silky, with a nice weight to them thanks to all the piled-on threads.

The 400-thread-count sheets are made of long-staple cotton and feature a sateen weave that offers a soft feel and a bit of luster. Although they're not as crisp as percale for summer, they're ...

Target’s 400-thread-count sheets are my favorite (less expensive) sateen sheets for their value and quality. For $50 for the queen size, they are extremely substantial, soft, smooth, cozy ...

The Color Sense 1200 thread count sheets from Walmart are made with a wrinkle-resistant cotton blend that wicks away moisture, keeping you cool and sweat-free all night long. The fitted sheet ...

This soft microfiber sheet set has a thread count of 1,800. That makes it smooth to the touch but also more durable than lesser sheets with lower thread counts. This means you shouldn't have to ...

Target’s 400-thread-count sheets are my favorite (less-expensive) sateen sheets for their value and quality. For $50 for the queen size, they are extremely substantial, soft, smooth, cozy ...

The Charter Club Solid 550 Thread Count 4-Piece Sheet Set , originally $170, is on sale for $97, but with an extra 30% off using code FRIEND, a queen-size set will only set you back $68.