When considering what sheets should I buy why not consider organic linens

What sheet should I buy? Something beautiful, comfortable and durable, of course, and constructed of a material you are not allergic too. No one wants to wake up sneezing and snorting, suffering from swollen, itchy eyes and a stopped up nose due to an allergic reaction to their bed clothing.

Organic

Considering buying organic bedding made from 100 percent certified organic cotton, free of toxins and chemicals. Natural fibers are created via a non-toxic process.

Parents obviously do not want to expose their children, particularly their new-born babies, to anything with the potential to cause allergic reactions or respiratory problems, and that includes bed clothing, since babies are in bed a lot.

Forget about harmful bleaches, dyes, and finishes, which are part of traditional textiles. You will not find any of these agents in organic material.

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When something is called organic this means a specific process is used and it doesn’t contribute to pollution. The finished product does not contain or consist of genetically engineered parts and is biodegradable. When disposed of, the material naturally absorbs into the ground and does not go into a dump site and sit there for all eternity.

When buying organic bedding, you are taking a step in the right direction and being kind to the environment as well as to yourself and your loved ones. The purchase supports environmentally conscious farmers and the products to not contaminate the water supply or contribute to air pollution. This is a responsible purchase.

Another advantage of organic bedding is its wicking or absorption ability. You do not end up sleeping on a wet, sweaty sheet.

Thread weaves

Organic sheets come in various thread weaves, including soft, shiny and smooth sateen. Sateen maintains its bold cold, resists wrinkling and stays gentle. This material comes from at type of weave resulting in additional yarn surface on the face of the material, producing the shiny look. It is a good choice for a bed sheet.

Another option is percale. It does, however, wrinkle more than other materials but it feels cool against the skin and is crisp yet soft.

Jersey sheets, a low-priced material, is not difficult to manufacture so it is not pricey. It is stretchy and draping material and easy to care for.

Jacquard material has a one-of-a kind feel and weight. When the weave is altered during production this results in the remarkably beautiful patterns Jacquard boasts.

Do you live in a cold climate? Purchase flannel sheets to keep you warm and cozy.

Thread count

Consider the thread count of the sheet, which refers to the number of horizontal and vertical threads found in a one-square inch of material.

The suppleness and silkiness of sheets depends on the thickness of the thread used in production of the material as well as the ply of the thread. Ply means the number of threads intertwined in a single thread.

Single-ply and two-ply are quite commonplace. Two-ply means two threads entangle and indicates the threads are tightly twisted. However, this doe not necessarily mean the material feels better against the skin. Keep in mind that two-ply doesn’t automatically means the threads are fine, just twisted tighter.

Common thread counts run between 180- and 320 and are perfectly good. Your sheets do not have to be 500 count to be comfortable. The primary determinant in how well linens feel and hold up is the quality and thickness of thread used in the production. For example, a 250-thread count sheet made with top notch thread can be more lavish than a 500-count sheet constructed out of substandard material.

When high quality cotton is used this produces a better product. The superiority of yarn depends on its length. Long cotton spins into higher quality, stronger and smoother yard and into more threads per inch than short cotton. This equals a higher thread count. When sub-par cotton is used this results in a prickly heavy material.