Egyptian Cotton Vs. Supima
Egyptian cotton vs. Pima (Supima) cotton? How to choose bedsheets?
I was looking at bedsheets and there were a few options for the 600 thread count versions.
What are the noticeable differences between Egyptian and Supima?
Also, what’s the difference between two-ply Egyptian cotton? This one brand says it uses 2 ply yarn to achieve full thread count. Does that mean 2 sheets of 300 thread cotton?
Am I missing out huge, because I bought the Supima? It feels good, and Ralph Lauren makes it. Although they sold a 100% Egyptian Cotton 600 thread count at Target for the same price.
Does brand matter?
it says: “Woven with lustrous 2-ply yarn to achieve total thread count”, what does that mean?
I know my answer will not really answer all your questions, but it might give you a start.
According to the two of the sites I pasted below, the ply multiplies the thread count. So a 2-ply sheet that has a 180 thread count has the feel of a 360 count. Also they stated that the higher the thread count, the thinner the thread, and so they do not wear as well.
I found the sites on Supima and Egyptian cotton quite interesting. Supima is pima cotton grown in the U.S. and a couple of other countries. It is ELS (extra long staple) cotton. True Egyptian cotton is also ELS. Apparently ELS cotton can be made into finer threads that are more durable. The one site mentioned that not all Egyptian cotton is ELS.
I hope the sites I posted are useful to you.
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Wamsutta 778-Thread Count 100% Supima Cotton Supreme Luxury California King Fitted Sheet, White Damask Stripe $69.99 778-Thread count 100-percent supima cotton california king fitted sheet… |
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810 Thread Count Supima Cotton Extra Deep Pocket Queen Sheet Set White $79.99 … |
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KN Egyptian Euro Cut Cotton Show Sheet $113.95 KN Egyptian Euro Cut Cotton Show Sheet |
