Despite the long-held belief that a high thread count means a better night’s sleep, an interior designer has argued that thread count and material should be designated by a person’s sleep preferences.
While the premise of sleeping is arguably the most simple act on the planet, the reality is very much different. True success seemingly lies in creating a personal routine that incorporates everything from mindfulness practices to sleep-inducing cocktails. Even when you’re finally asleep, you’ll soon be awoken by the worst sounds imaginable courtesy of the iPhone alarms.
Your high thread count does not mean a better night’s sleep
TikTok’s Design Daddy (@mrphoenixgrey) is frequently offering tips, tricks, and interior design hacks to his style-obsessed 789k followers. Covering everything from home decor to lighting, Design Daddy aims to improve the everyday person’s sense of personal style.
“A little reminder, the higher the thread count does not always mean the higher quality! There are so many loopholes on this title,” he captioned the post. “These are my recommendations for how to choose the right thread count for your personal preference.”
“Thread count has been hugely exaggerated but it has become the consumer standard for ‘better quality’ as they say,” he told his followers last month. “200 series, which is considered the lowest quality, is more crisp and much longer lasting because of the way it is designed to be more durable. This thread count is known to be cooler as well.”
At a 400 thread count, Design Daddy said that the sheets lose some of their crispness for a soft and breathable feel. Hotels typically use a thread count of between 300 and 500 to achieve a balance between luxury and practicality.
He continued: “Once you start getting into a 600 series, you start getting heavier with weight, but it is also much softer. While these aren’t as durable, they are great if you run cold at night as they tend to retain heat.
“The 800 series are very soft but very dense, so if you’re an icicle at night, these are the best for you. Once you reach an 800-thread count, the price tag jumps considerably as well.
Ultimately, Design Daddy urged his followers to pick their thread count based on how high they need it for a good night’s sleep, not how much money they want to spend.
Everyone has experience with a thread count
Considering that almost all of us own a bed, it should come as no surprise that many Americans have experienced the fight for the perfect thread count.
One person said: “My parents bought 1600 thread count Egyptian cotton about 25 years ago and they still look phenomenal.”
“I bought a 600 count recently and they were so scratchy and uncomfortable. I replaced them with bamboo rayon,” another person wrote.
A third said: “I love my Gluckstein 800 thread count sheets. I feel like I am sleeping at a 5-star hotel every night.”
