I can’t imagine better sheets.

When we need new sheets in several years I will look at TJ Maxx, Ross, Tuesday Morning, Costco, or another discount store. As long as they are 250+ thread count and seem like a good quality it’s not a huge deal.

1) Get a Costco gift card (I have three $10 gift cards)
2) Use one gift card each time you go and you can shop at costco without being a member. You can spend over your gift card amount, no problem!

Really good, informative article. I liked the personalization added into the information. Sounded more like a discussion than a lecture. Good job!

I have used Wamsutta Elite Sateen 100% Pima Cotton 250 thread count sheets for eleven years. I have two sets and I rotate them so they last longer. They still have years of wear left in them. Did I pay more than $40 for them originally? Probably, but not a whole lot more. Buying quality and taking care of what you own pays in the long run. BTW – I only know what kind they are because I bought a third set at a screaming closeout sale. They are still in the original packaging on my linen closet shelf.

Also I was wondering if Americans make their beds differently to Europeans? Because over in the UK we generally have a fitted sheet over the mattress, a pillow cover, and then a duvet incased in a duvet cover. Very few people still use flat sheets with a blanket on top.

It’s along the same lines as the furniture post that was auditioned not long ago. To me, very much in line with personal finance and knowing when spending a bit more–with research and justification–is the better financial choice.

Obviously, the solution is to go back in time and get good sheets….

I think she provided all of the important information, so that we could make the best decision at whatever our price point.

My current 2 sets are Marimekko’s, bought at Crate & Barrel, made in Pakistan (~$75/set, on sale). I prefer patterned sheets, as my top bedding is all white, but it’s harder to find prints. The quality of the C&B sheets seems nice. We’ll see what happens down the road. Hope I get a good investment.

Also, have two sets of sheets will make both sets last longer. At the very least, a week or two off gives the elastic on the fitted sheet time to recover.

Better yet, two sets for summer and two for winter. Four sets should last 20 years.

Imagine if you wore the same pair of underwear every day– washed, of course. The fabric would get holes and the elastic would die quickly. To last, fabric needs a break from your skin.

And if you have a Tuesday Morning store in your area, watch for their high thread count sheet sales. Excellent sheets for excellent prices.

This focus on quality implies that it is worth spending a lot of money on a high-quality product, which is not always true.

These sheets rock. We’ve had ours as the only set on our bed for about 5 years and they’re still in great condition. Just get softer with time. My 6 year old begged till we bought him a set because he wanted soft ones like ours.