King Sheet Set – Make the Perfect Choice of King Sheet Sets

There are a variety of different fabrics and thread count used to make king size bed sheet sets. It is important to find the right fabric and thread count for your sheets. A king sheet set typically consists of a fitted sheet, flat sheet and two pillowcases.

Most bedding brands carry all king size bed sheet sets: Eastern King (76”x80”), California King (72”x84”), Super King (72”x78”), and Split King (38”x80”). Most bedding brands also offer their king size sheets with deep size pockets (16” and 22”) for thicker mattresses.

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Most king sized sheet sets come in fabrics such as percale (cotton), satin, sateen, and flannel. It helps to know about thread count and the fabrics used to make the sheets before you make your purchase. Ultimately, these factors can affect your sleep.

Thread count refers to the number of threads that are in one square inch of fabric. Thread count can range anywhere from 80-1500. The higher thread counts tend to cost a lot. A thread count of about 400 is ideal for a comfortable king sheet set. You may also see reference to, ‘ply’. Ply refers to the amount of thread(s) per strand of fabric used to make the sheets. Single ply is one thread of fabric per strand. Two-ply is two threads twisted together to make each strand of fabric. Two-ply makes a stronger strand of thread when the fabric is woven. Two-ply also doubles the thread count.

Percale is cotton, but referred to as percale once the thread count is over 100. Percale fabric has a strong, crisp feel to it. So if you prefer your sheets to feel like a hotel’s sheets, percale would be right for you. Satin is a soft shiny fabric that is dull on the reverse side of the fabric. Satin is typically woven with nylon or polyester.

Sateen is much like satin, but is shiny on both sides of the fabric. If you like your sheets to be soft, smooth, and silky, satin or sateen sheets are what you are looking for. Try rubbing the satin and sateen material on your cheek or the inside part of your arm before you buy it. Rubbing a fabric on a sensitive area like your cheek or the inside of your arm helps give you a better idea what the fabric will feel like to sleep on. By doing this, you can decide if you like satin or sateen fabric better. Flannel fabric is usually made from cotton, and has a soft, comfy feel to it. If you love the soft warmth of your flannel pajamas, you’ll most likely feel the same about flannel sheets.

There are many brands that sell all types of king size sheet sets. Mayfield does a percale king sheet set in a different thread count. Royal Tradition is a great brand for Egyptian cotton king size sheet sets with various thread counts. Tommy Bahama offers their king size sheet sets in a range of different fabrics and thread count. Garnett Hill specialize in flannel bedding and carry a wide range of king sheet set styles.

So, when shopping for your perfect king sheet set, it helps to know exactly what you want when you start looking. Once you have decided on your perfect fabric and thread count, then you can start looking for the color and style of sheets that you want. If you are unsure of the feel of a fabric, try rubbing it on your cheek or the inside of your arm. These are your sheets and you want to ensure you’ll have the best sleep possible on your king sheet set.