Thread count refers to the number of threads (both horizontal and vertical) in one square inch of material. Generally speaking, the greater the number, the smoother, more durable the sheet. At one point thread count played a large part in what type of sheets sleepers bought, but it’s becoming more important to focus on the overall quality instead.

Bamboo viscose is popular because it is soft, smooth, silky, temperature-regulating, and moisture-wicking. It is also often popularly cited as an environmentally-friendly material. This is becausebamboo is a relatively sustainable plantto grow, because it grows quickly, doesn’t require much irrigation or intense cultivation, and doesn’t require chemical pesticides or fertilizers. Bamboo also absorbs more carbon and produces more oxygen than other similar plants.