Egyptian cotton usually has a 200 or greater thread count.
you are definitely looking for 1000 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets.. 1000 thread count sheets are a high quality sheet IF they are 100% Egyptian cotton and are single ply. Currently sellers can call their sheets Egyptian cotton even if they have only 1% Egyptian cotton... you need to make sure they say 100%. Also sellers can stick two 500 thread count sheets together and call that 1000 thread count. Also, it depends on what you mean by "best." 1000 thread count 100% Egyptian cotton single ply sheets will be extremely durable and will last for years, but they will not necessarily be the softest you can get. The fibers are too close together for them to relax. For SOFT sheets, 300-500 TC is probably better.
Egyptian cotton sheet sets & Pillow cases has the highest Thread count in single-Ply with 1500 thread count luxury sheet set.
The world's softest cotton is usually Egyptian cotton. However, it depends on their thread count. 500 threat count of Egyptian cotton is particularly soft.
The higher thread count will be less likely to pill. It also costs more money to purchase but it certainly is wonderful to sleep on. What is really worth owning in life. Expensive sheets has to be high on the list.
A regular cotton sheet will have the number of threads per square inch. This will determine the softness of the sheet. An Egyptian Cotton Sheet is known to twist cheap fibers together to allow for lower production costs.
We searched on "thread count of sheets" and "linens buying guide" and had to rip past dozens of sites trying to sell sheets before we found your answer. Finally, we came to rest upon this definition: thread count is the number of horizontal and vertical threads in one square inch of fabric. Thread count in sheets can range from 80 to 700, although most stores sell sheets that range from 180 to 320. In general, the higher the thread count, the softer the fabric feels, but that doesn't necessarily mean the sheets will last longer (and sheets with a higher thread count are usually more expensive). One linens department manager says thread counts above 380 are "kind of a farce." Manufacturers twist two threads in a way that lets them double the sheet's thread count. Recently, many linens manufacturers have touted thread count as the best way to choose a sheet. But others point out that the quality of the fibers and finish are more important to the sheet's comfort and durability. In fact, sheets made of linen, flannel, or jersey (those trendy "T-shirt" sheets) have low thread counts due to the type of fabric. A high thread count would eliminate part of the appeal of these sheets. According to Consumer Reports, cotton and cotton-blend sheets with a thread count of 180 to 200 stand up to wear and tear and provide satisfactory comfort.
There are plenty of online sites someone could use to purchase a 400 Count Egyptian Cotton Sheets. The most recommended online site to use would be Amazon.
The higher the thread count, the softer the sheets. Typically, sheets can range from 300 to 1600 thread count
Thompson sheets offer the highest thread count at 800.
It is not our policy to recommend products, but the Egyptian Cotton brand of luxury sheets is well-known and respected; these sheets have a higher thread count and tend to be better-made. (There are knock-off brands with a similar name, but you will see they do not feel the same as the actual Egyptian cotton sheets.) That said, it is not clear that there are health benefits to buying them. Those who like this brand believe they are more luxurious, more comfortable, and in some cases, hypo-allergenic. But only you can make the decision if they are right for you.
Microfiber is woven very tight, nice silk like texture (good for summer) and Egyptain cotton is a bit heavier soft and I perferr it in the winter it tends to keep the heat in, both are really good just get a high thread count above 1000. Keep in mind that microfiber sheets are made of polyester and nylon polymers. Microfiber has a synthetic feel to it and the similarity is analogous to polyester versus cotton clothing. The tread-count comparison to cotton is misleading because a higher count in microfiber does not improve softness the way it does with cotton sheets.