According to the many experts we’ve interviewed, really good sheets—the ones that feel soft and wear well after years of use and washing—generally have thread counts ranging from 200 to 600, depending on whether they’re percale or sateen.

Is 600 thread sheets good?

Thread count signifies the number of vertical and horizontal threads in one square inch of fabric. When working with a high-quality fabric such as Egyptian cotton, the general rule is that the higher the thread count, the better the sheet. Both 600- and 800-thread count sheets are noticeably soft to the touch.

What is the best thread count?

What Is The Best Thread Count? The best sheets typically have a thread count between 200 and 400. Any thread count lower than 180 tends to have a rougher texture.