All cotton fabrics share one essential quality: they are moisture-wicking, meaning that, at night, they will absorb any perspiration leaving your body dry and refreshed. Also, they are very easy to care for and don’t require any special dry cleaning treatments. Simply wash your bedding in cool water using mild detergent and tumble dry low. And avoid any bleaching agents.

What are filament fibers? Some of the most common ones used for satin are silk, nylon, and polyester. Traditionally, satin was only made with silk but modern materials like nylon and polyester are now used, too. Staple fibers include materials like cotton and rayon, which are used for sateen.

Most bedding brands will offer sheets in a classic white, as well as a few other neutral options like gray, cream, or beige. Others commonly include pastel colors or other mass appeal shades. Very few brands offer lots of bold colors or patterns, but there are some.Brooklinenis a great brand to consider if you love color — they offer fun and funky limited edition colors and patterns for almost all their bedding.

And once you’ve mastered the bed coverings, click over to our pillow formations chart, which provides ten different style schemes.

What is the history of bed linen?

Plus, some fabrics don’t even use thread count as a measure, such as silk, jersey, or flannel.

What is the best way to select the proper bed sheets?

Don't feel that you have to stick to the materials on this list. I just finished testing the Naturalmat Organic Hemp Bed Linen Collection, and I can't stop talking about this miracle material. Hemp combines all the best bits of linen, in terms of breathability and durability, and it's that little bit softer to suit sensitive sleepers. If you're looking for something more luxurious, the Shleep Luxury Merino Wool bedding set could be right up your street. 

2. Satin

 First, let’s clarify the meaning of microfiber sheets.  Microfiber sheet is a synthetic material made from finely woven fibers, usually polyester or a blend of polyester and nylon.  These microfibers sheets are tightly woven together to create a smooth and durable fabric.  Microfiber sheets are known for their softness, breathability, and wrinkle resistance, making them a popular choice for bedding.