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[Witchy Woman]

As previously posted, I was going to try out some Percale sheets.  Bought two sets from Bealls -- white, with white starfish embroidered on the hems.

Just washed them and realized I cannot put them on the bed without some ironing. 

In my heart, I knew this, so it's all right.  But, not sure I would buy more sets.

These are sheets being used in our small B&B and I don't mind pressing them when necessary.

For me, they would be fine, but I was concerned about guests pulling back the sheets thinking they looked like a wrinkled mess.

I think they will be fine for summer.

[fthunt]

Love percale but always concerned about thread count.  Could you tell us what TC your new ones are?  Thanks

(I bought Martha S's from Macy's but don't recall the count)

[Witchy Woman]

They were 200 TC, but I'll confess I didn't check that until just now. 

Bought them from Bealls Florida and they are the Panama Jack brand.  Never heard of them, but thought I'd give them a try.

Had I seen that, I likely would not have ordered.

However, they aren't bad when pressed.  I've already put them on the bed and they look and feel smooth and lovely. 

I thought they might be nice for summer for the king size bed in our B&B.  I change my sheets too often in my own home to get into ironing them every time.

In our cottage, I only change them when someone stays, so it will not be a constant usage.

As I said, they are all right, but I would not buy anymore.  I'll be interested to see how they hold up.

[fthunt]

Thank you - I'm no expert but have bought sheets I loved and some not.  I usually look for the middle grade = 300.  Have found higher you go the more stiff and (600) wrinkled they get.  Makes no sense but I keep trying to learn.  Guess tight tight weave makes the stiff part.

[Witchy Woman]

I completely understand!  I normally try to stay at 400 to 600 TC just so they are durable.  I change/wash my sheets 2-3 times in a week (in the summer). 

Even though we have an air conditioned home, I just feel the need for clean sheets more often in the summer.  So, they've got to hold up to repeated washings.

I bought some 1000 TC sheets once, and they were extremely heavy and not all that comfy.

I'm considering giving microfiber a try as they are pretty inexpensive and don't wrinkle.

The quest continues!  

Hope you find sheets you love.

[151949]

I would expect to have to iron cotton sheets in your situation. I always buy poly / cotton blends for this reason - no ironing.

[Lilysmom]

@Witchy Woman, thanks for the update.  LM

[jlkz]

@Witchy Woman

Microfiber sheets are too hot and thus uncomfortable for sleeping.  Save time and money and walk on by them.

[Sooner]

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@Witchy Woman wrote:

As previously posted, I was going to try out some Percale sheets.  Bought two sets from Bealls -- white, with white starfish embroidered on the hems.

Just washed them and realized I cannot put them on the bed without some ironing. 

In my heart, I knew this, so it's all right.  But, not sure I would buy more sets.

These are sheets being used in our small B&B and I don't mind pressing them when necessary.

For me, they would be fine, but I was concerned about guests pulling back the sheets thinking they looked like a wrinkled mess.

I think they will be fine for summer.

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Could you invest in a mangle?  To me really nice cotton sheets are a big plus. 

[Witchy Woman]

@Sooner

As to having a mangle, I'm all right with ironing the few sets I have that need ironing.

Truth be told, I'm fine with a few wrinkles.  The sheets I'm fussing with are for guests.