Thread count is a term often used in the bedding industry to describe how fine or coarse a piece of fabric is. You will often see bedding with the words 250 thread count or 1000 thread count for instance. In general, the higher the thread count the better and softer the fabric.
The thread count actually refers to how many pieces of thread are found in one square inch of fabric. This includes both vertical and horizontal threads.
A good thread count is anything above about 180. Extremely high thread counts of around 1000 are often thought to be misleading. This is because what often happens is that the threads are twisted together to make a plied yarn. For instance, two threads twisted together would make a 2 ply yarn. This means that a sheet with 250 yarns both vertically and horizontally (using a 2 ply yarn) could effectively be rated as a 1000 thread count as it is based on threads and not yarns.
To ensure you get the best value for money, when buying bedding look for a thread count from anywhere between 180 and 400.
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