Here is a little history on bed sheets that might be of interest. Bed sheets were not necessarily the thing of beauty it has become today with the wonderful variety of fabrics, colors and designs The wealthy people tended to choose bed sheets of more closely woven fabrics, and Egyptian cotton bed sheets were chosen as well as the more exotic bed sheets of silk or satin. Among wealthy people, washing the bed sheets became more common, so durability was important. Egyptian cotton sheet sets were more able to stand up to laundering and became the bed covering of choice. 

 On the banks of the River Nile is where the finest cotton is grown. Egyptian cotton is well known because it yields the longest staple cotton. Staple means individual cotton fiber or hair.

Thread count is the number of yarns woven into one square inch of fabric. The higher the thread counts the softer the fabric. Good quality bed linens have a thread count of 180 or higher .Egyptian cotton sheet sets are becoming popular around the world because of their softness and comfort .Egyptian cotton bed sheets are highly regarded in the world’s of cottons .Sheets made of this fabric with a high thread count allows for tighter weave and much softer touch.  Egyptian cotton sheets are more durable and silky smooth.