Did you know that we spend about a third of our lives in bed? It’s absolutely true, so you can understand how important it is to our sleep and to our health, to have a good supportive mattress and comfortable sheets and linen to sleep on.

Let’s talk about linen and thread count. You’ve probably heard the term a time or two, so let me explain. Your bed sheets come in different grades of quality. The higher the thread count means your sheets have more threads per square inch, which of course means a tighter weave, therefore a better quality of fabric.

The highest quality and thread count is found in the King of cotton, the Egyptian cotton, which is grown along the Nile.

Pima or Suprima is another fine choice of long fiber staple, high thread count quality fabric. This fiber is grown in the American Southwest as the Egyptian fiber is grown along the Nile. It is certainly another luxury fabric high in thread count perhaps not as costly as its counterpart.

Percale sheets are more affordable and not as high in thread count. You can find percale in 100% cotton or 50/50 cotton and poly blends. The fabric is flat, smooth and closely woven and typically can be found in a thread count of’0 to 200.

Perhaps not as high end, but still a comfortable fabric and can be found in a 100% cotton or a 50/50 poly cotton blend.

Before the bed sheets you’ll want to have a supportive yet comfortable mattress to sleep on. First shop the mattress stores so that you can lay on them to find your perfect comfort level. You’ll find soft, firm, and hard mattresses, so do your homework. Consider your climate in which you live as a determining factor. And remember to take your spouse with you so that you are both happy with your decision.

Don’t forget about the mattress pad or cover with your mattress purchase. It will not only protect your mattress from sweat or stains, but will also prolong the life of your mattress. Also you’ll need to rotate and turn your mattress every six months to maintain the life of your mattress.

Don’t forget to choose a warm blanket or comforter to top the bedding for a warm and restful night. Choose your comforter like you would choose your thread count. This way you’ll get more years of comfort and enjoyment. You know what they say; you get what you pay for.

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