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, like a lot of people, I've always assumed the higher the number, the better the bedding; however, I know now that that's a bit of a myth. So, does thread count actually matter? And if so, what is the best thread count for sheets?
The answer, in short, is: yes, it does matter, but not exactly in the way you might think. There isn't, necessarily, a best thread count for bedding as such — it really depends on what you want to achieve with your bedding, your preferences, and even the time of year.
