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Cotton/Poly Sheets Question

Lotus — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:34:26 GMT

All of my sheets are 100% cotton (except for my polar fleece sheets) and I'm wondering how the cotton/poly feels and wears?

When I think of polyester, I think of a material that is not that breathable.

Any thoughts or testimonials?

Re: Cotton/Poly Sheets Question

madzonie — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:39:30 GMT

Not sure about "poly" sheets, but I bought a set of microfiber - is that poly? Anyway, they feel just wonderful...silky and smooth. But they are SOOO hot to sleep between. I just can't use them - even in winter.

Now when I shop I have to read the description very closely to be sure when it says something like "cotton feel" or cotton-like, that they aren't actually microfiber. So many are!

Re: Cotton/Poly Sheets Question

KarenQVC — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:51:16 GMT

I have had both. I prefer the blend because it is long wearing. On the other side, the blend is not as soft. In fact, it can be sort of rough.

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Free2be — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 23:04:32 GMT

I think the blend helps decrease wrinkling. The length of the cotton threads speaks more to quality than anything, including thread count.

Apparently, the terms Pima and Percale are key in choosing best all-cotton sheets. Whether those terms are used in blends, I don't know. It always seems like a gamble when buying sheets.

Re: Cotton/Poly Sheets Question

ahoymate — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 00:04:12 GMT

Polyester & microfiber are the same. Made of nylon. For sheets, it helps with wrinkling and fast drying. However, Percale cotton sheets, not those made in China, are the best. Some would say Egyptian cotton R the very best. Blends do keep the cost down.

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sunshine45 — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 00:11:03 GMT

i pretty much only buy microfiber (poly) sheets now.....easy to care for, feels almost like silk, and very few wrinkles on the bed or out of the dryer. hsn has recently had a set of two microfiber sheets at a very low price (2 flat, 2 fitted, 4 pillow cases). they are from their concierge collection.

i would never buy all cotton sheets anymore.

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ShowMe — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 00:12:01 GMT

Oh how I wish they made sheets today like they used to. I have some very old cotton/poly sheet sets that are just fantastic.......love them, and some are getting a little on the thin side..... Will be sorry when they are worn out.

I do have some pillow cases that I use instead of the ones that come with the sets. I find they are not hot at all, and feel very cool when I turn over to the pillow beside me.

I have been told you can buy the poly/cotton sheets at Penny's and BB&B. When I am needing some new sheets, will check them out.

I do have one set of sheets I got at Dillard's when I worked there, and they are just wonderful and do not wrinke......the are the Nobility brand from there. All cotton. And oh so soft.......

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Big Sister — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 00:19:35 GMT

My favorite sheets are my Fieldcrest Charisma 310 tc Supima Cotton. I have had two sets for about 20 years and they are still going strong. They feel smooth and cool to the touch

Re: Cotton/Poly Sheets Question

Lotus — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 00:35:13 GMT

Thanks everyone......I was checking out the TTV over ShopHQ. I'm still not sure about the blends.

I have a set of all cotton, 800 TC single ply (they rarely, if ever mention the ply now) sheets from ShopNBC....jacquard stripes....that are amazing. I got them on clearance and paid very little for them.....my favorite sheet set.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 01:21:51 GMT

I've gotten several sets of sheets from ShopHQ and they've all been beyond awful. The cotton/poly sheets were a wrinkled mess out of the dryer. I've gotten microfiber ones and they are too big and won't stay on the bed. The micro fleece were so thin I could watch TV through them. I wouldn't take more of their linens if they sent them to me free!

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occasionalrain — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 02:09:44 GMT

I buy only 100% cotton sheets. Poly may be taking over the world but it will never take over my bedroom.

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pommom — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 18:52:04 GMT

100% cotton for me. I bought a pair of microfiber sheets and was that a big mistake. They were soooo hot. Gave them away.

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gidgetgh — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 19:02:25 GMT

I recently bought a set of Martha Stewart sheets from Macy's. They're cotton/percale. I love them (and love the pattern on them).

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Big Sister — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 06:26:53 GMT

On 8/17/2014 gidgetgoeshawaiian said:
I recently bought a set of Martha Stewart sheets from Macy's. They're cotton/percale. I love them (and love the pattern on them).

gidget, can you be more specific on the particular MS sheets from Macy's that you are talking about? I went to Macy's site and found the MS 360 TC percale sets, but only in solid colors, so I don't know if they are what you are referring to.

TIA

Re: Cotton/Poly Sheets Question

gidgetgh — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 11:29:34 GMT

On 8/17/2014 bigsister said:
On 8/17/2014 gidgetgoeshawaiian said:
I recently bought a set of Martha Stewart sheets from Macy's. They're cotton/percale. I love them (and love the pattern on them).

gidget, can you be more specific on the particular MS sheets from Macy's that you are talking about? I went to Macy's site and found the MS 360 TC percale sets, but only in solid colors, so I don't know if they are what you are referring to.

TIA

Sure. I'd post a link, but I'm afraid they'll delete it.

It's "Martha Stewart Collection Wild Blossoms 300 Thread Count Sheet Set". I got them in the Coral color. But they're not coral- they look like pink floral to me which is exactly what I wanted.

That should help you find them. If you still can't, I'll post the link for you.

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gidgetgh — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 21:44:06 GMT

Just checking to see if bigsister saw my reply.

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Lipstickdiva — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 21:45:07 GMT

On 8/16/2014 sunshine45 said:
i pretty much only buy microfiber (poly) sheets now.....easy to care for, feels almost like silk, and very few wrinkles on the bed or out of the dryer. hsn has recently had a set of two microfiber sheets at a very low price (2 flat, 2 fitted, 4 pillow cases). they are from their concierge collection.

i would never buy all cotton sheets anymore.

Same here. I've never purchased the HSN microfiber sheets but I have 2 sets and will not buy cotton anymore.

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Big Sister — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 02:57:07 GMT

On 8/18/2014 gidgetgoeshawaiian said:
Just checking to see if bigsister saw my reply.

gidget, I'm back; thanks for checking on me. I FOUND THEM on the Macy's site with your additional info. thank you so much.

I do have one more question: Do your MS sheets feel cool on the body and are they lightweight? I have them in my cart at Macy's.

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mistriTsquirrel — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 10:40:45 GMT

I love them...they are durable, not very expensive, they don't wrinkle much, and they are comfortable...but not so comfortable that I don't get up and go to work in the morning.

I think if I had high thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, I would never leave my bed.

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gidgetgh — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 11:30:51 GMT

On 8/18/2014 bigsister said:
On 8/18/2014 gidgetgoeshawaiian said:
Just checking to see if bigsister saw my reply.

gidget, I'm back; thanks for checking on me. I FOUND THEM on the Macy's site with your additional info. thank you so much.

I do have one more question: Do your MS sheets feel cool on the body and are they lightweight? I have them in my cart at Macy's.

Bigsister, I don't really know how to answer. They just feel like sheets. They don't feel heavy to me. They're a little "crisp" which is what I prefer. They're not heavy so they're not hot- at least to me.