The two things to consider when looking at a sheet set are 1) the material it is made with and 2) the weave or knit style. Materials are the fibers — raw materials not formed into fabric — and weave or knit as the form of construction used to make the fiber into a cloth. The same material can feel different depending on the weave or knit style, and the same weave or knit style can feel different depending on the material.

Bed Linen: The All-Encompassing Term

The greatest grade (and most costly) is 100 percent Egyptian cotton, distinguished by its extra-long staple fibers, resulting in sumptuously soft yet incredibly long-lasting sheets.

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