When buying bedding, many people always You will hear the shopping guide introduce, this is 30 pieces, this is 40 pieces, this is 60 pieces. So, what is this seemingly profound word?
Count: refers to the number of meters that a yarn weighing 1 gram can pull out, which is called the count. For example, if 1 gram of cotton is made into 40 yarns with a length of 1 meter, it is 40 counts, and if it is made into 80 yarns with a length of 1 meter, it is 80 counts.
Generally speaking, the larger the count and the higher the density, the finer the yarn will be and the softer the hand will be, and the finished product will be as light and breathable as yarn. On the market, there are medium and low-grade yarns with a count of 30-40, and yarns with a count of 60 and above are high-end yarns.
So, do we have to pursue high thread count when buying bedding?
In fact, this is not the case, because the concept of count is more suitable for worsted spinning. The finer the yarn, the more delicate the fabric will be.
However, it is more difficult to produce yarn that is too thin. It requires higher requirements on yarn mills, weaving mills and raw materials. The cost is relatively high, and the price is naturally high.
Of course, the larger the yarn count, the more delicate and soft the fabric will be. This is undeniable. However, when pursuing ultrafine fibers, you must ensure that the raw materials have such properties, otherwise they will easily break when pulled.
In fact, most of the common bedding products on the market are 40-count.
You don’t have to buy the most expensive ones. For home use, you can buy pure cotton bedding with 40 to 80 threads, and the density is 300 to 400 threads.
Besides, 40 sticks are enough for daily use. Of course, except for those who want high-end bedding, because if you want high-end bedding, you need at least 60 pieces, and the feel, gloss and fineness are also different.
If you have a big enough budget, silk bedding is also good. In summer, silk is cooler than pure cotton fabrics.
