When you go out to buy bed sheets, what are the factors that you consider? Colour? Design? Price? Yes, you need to consider all these but there are other things which are as important as these ones.

Generally, you buy a bedsheet so that you can cover yourself while sleeping at night. But, nowadays, this has changed. People buy bed linen to enhance the room dcor, while not compromising on comfort. To make your shopping easy, here are a few pointers which will help you in purchasing the best available sheet for you.

Fabric
It determines the touch and feel. Bedsheets are crafted from several fabrics like polyester, cotton, silk, Egyptian cotton, or a blend of them. While polyester and cotton are quite affordable and widely used, Egyptian cotton and silk are on the higher end of the price.

Manufacturing
There are varied maunfacturinf techniques which are used for crafting a bed sheet:
Combed construction creates sheets that are soft and durable.
Compact construction creates sheets that are resistant to pilling and wrinkles.
Flannel sheets are manufactured from a medium-weight fabric that has a brushed finish which is slightly raised and fluffy.

Weaving
Durability, softness, cripsness and breathability depends on the type of weaving used. Here are some of the weaving patterns used for crafting sheets.

Sateen
If a Sateen weaving is used, it creates a soft but less durable material.

Pinpoint
If a Pinpoint weave is used, it offers durability but not as soft as sateen. But, after repeated washings you it softens.

Percale
This weaving produces a strong and durable sheet. Also, these sheets are breathable and have crisp feel that softens after repeated washings.

Twill
These ones are draped neatly and are resistant to wrinkles.

Jacquard
Its distinguished with tapestry design on the face of the fabric for an alluring appeal.

Design patterns
You surely dont buy anything out of the blue. When you want to buy anything, you plan according to your preference and taste. Sometimes, design pattern depends on the collection. A collection can be inspired by various themes like nature, art, music or any other. You can choose whichever complements your room dcor.

Thread count
Yes, you might be familiar with this term if you have researched on bed sheets. Or even if you have bought bed sheets earlier, you will know what thread count is. And, for those who dont know what it is the number of threads weaved in per square inch. Higher the thread count, higher will be its luster and softness.

You surely dont have to memorize all these points, but let it sway back of your mind while buying a bed sheet or any other bed linen.