Night Elf Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 How do you buy good quality sheets? It seems that every set I look at on Amazon has bad reviews. I found a jersey cotton set which is what I have on my bed already and some complained the sheets shrunk and were a tight fit even after buying a larger size, i.e. buying a king set for a queen bed. I have a cheap set that I got at Target and it's fine. Maybe I should just buy those again, but I thought it would be nice to spend some money and get a really good quality material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I bought my dd a nice set of sheets for her dorm bed - they came back with her this weekend full of pills on both the fitted and flat sheets. She asked if we could just buy a new set like the ones she has at home - the cheapest ones from Target & a much lower thread count. We bought those today, yes it saves us money, but it's so disappointing when you pay a little extra for luxury & you get screwed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Costco has excellent shorts at great prices . 40.00 for queen set with 4pillowcases. Charisma brand . Kirkland beans are more expensive but I haven't tried them yet. As our kids were getting married or the older married ones needed new sheets they were great gifts. All four married couples put them on their Christmas list as they need them. There is a set wrapped for Christmas gift giving this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I recently got our new set at Target--these, not the cheapest. They're soft and large enough to stay on my 12" deep mattress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) We have these sheets from Macy's for our queen bed, and I've been very satisfied with them. I even bought twin sheets for the girls' beds because I liked them so much after using ours for awhile. We've had them for two years now, in rotation with another set of sheets, and they're still in great shape. They're super smooth, and I prefer them over the other sheets we own. There's also a regular-depth option that may be a little cheaper if you don't need deep-pocket sheets. That said, I hear great things about the Costco sheets. I haven't tried them because for some reason our local Costco only seems to sell King sets and we have a queen bed :glare: But everyone seems to like them and consider them a great value. ETA: Huh, I guess not everyone loves them! It looks like a lot of the newer reviews on the Costco site are complaining that the newest sheets are less comfortable and a lot thinner than older sets. That's a real shame :( Edited November 27, 2015 by ILiveInFlipFlops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 We just ordered some flannel sheets from JCPenney on a Thanksgiving week sale. They have reviews on their website too, and many of the reviews said how thick and well made they were. We'll see what we think when they arrive. Maybe look for some highly reviewed sheets on a department store website? Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I did read article on consumer reports which talks about sheets and thread count. I found it interesting that higher thread counts are not necessarily better since sometimes they use weaker threads to get higher thread counts or something like that. Well anyway, we bought 400 or 500 thread count at costco and the sheets ended ripped at the bottom near where our feet are. I also read that in the 1950s and 1960s that thread counts were about 160 and I recall my grandmother's sheets being great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I've seen parachute brand advertise on my FB. They look dreamy soft and send out material samples. Honesty, I also for a lovely twin set of sheets for dd's bed from walmart for $20. Heavenly soft with a subtle white on white pattern to them, but they are not 100% cotton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I've been pleased with the Threshold brand at Target. It's not cheap, but not as expensive as other brands. The Real Simple brand is okay, but not very comfortable. My favorites are the no-iron sheets from Lands End. Very soft and no wrinkles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Costco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperstone Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I go for at least 500 thread count plus natural fibers like bamboo etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I bought the Raymond Waites (sp?) sheets at Costco. I'm in love with them. They're soft, luxurious, and the price is amazing. I've only had them since summer, but so far no pilling. I love the designs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) dp Edited November 28, 2015 by KungFuPanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I like my Ikea sheets. The midgrade ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) I did read article on consumer reports which talks about sheets and thread count. I found it interesting that higher thread counts are not necessarily better since sometimes they use weaker threads to get higher thread counts or something like that. Well anyway, we bought 400 or 500 thread count at costco and the sheets ended ripped at the bottom near where our feet are. I also read that in the 1950s and 1960s that thread counts were about 160 and I recall my grandmother's sheets being great. Yes. Thread count as used by most sheet manufacturers today is very much a "buyer beware" thing. The sheets aren't any softer than 200 count (or even less) sheets were years ago, and they don't hold up. My next sheets I think will be the 280 thread count pima cotton percale sheets from LL Bean. They're spendy ($148 for a queen set), but percale sheets are what I grew up with. They soften up over time and last forever, unlike most sheets today which last for a year or so and then rip. Edited November 28, 2015 by Pawz4me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 This is disappointing to read. I haven't bought sheets for my bed in 20 years. When my mother moved she gave me her king sheets. They are still going strong. I do need to replace some of the twin sheets as some of them have not held up as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I found some at Ikea with 160 thread count or thereabouts. It was ther middle of the road sheets. I will post later when I can look at name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyS Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) I got some sheets at Target that I love. I forget the brand, but they don't come as sets. You buy the fitted, top, and pillowcases separately. They are some kind of brushed cotton. Very soft. About $20 per sheet, I think. $10 for the pillowcases? I've never been impressed with the feel of uber expensive sheets. I mean, they've felt fine, but never way better than anything else. Certainly nothing that makes me want to spend 4-5 times what's typical. ETA: these were king sized Edited November 29, 2015 by TammyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2read Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I like LL Bean and The Company Store. Both have very good quality but can be pricey. LL Bean is always nice because of the 100% guarantee...you can return anything anytime if you are not satisfied. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) I like the most expensive sheets from Ikea (still very cheap compared to other sheets), they're really smooth and kind of crisp. I also have a couple sets of sheets from Amazon that are decent. These from Amazon Pinzon Hemstitch 400-Thread-Count Egyptian Cotton Sateen Sheet Set, Full, Smokey Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NY4RW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_i6Mwwb2356Z4A Edited November 29, 2015 by kitten18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I have a really deep mattress and the company store ones are the only ones I found to bet cut really generous and never pop off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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