Sheets play an important factor in the quality of a good night's sleep. Sheets that are scratchy, stiff and rough may make it difficult to fall asleep. This issue can be resolved by understanding the different types of cotton that are used in making sheets.
Sheets that are 100 percent cotton will be soft and comfortable, but may be prone to wrinkles.
Egyptian cotton has a thread length of 1 3/8 inches. This long thread length is what contributes to its softness and high price (see Resources).
Sateen, which resembles satin in its luster, feels similar to silk because most of its threads are at the sheet's surface. However, it is not very durable.
Sheets that are made with a cotton blend, such as cotton and polyester, are popular because they don't wrinkle after washing.
SuPima is cotton that has been certified by the SuPima Association of America. This cotton is 100 percent certified that it has been grown in the south of the United States (see Resources).