When it comes to achieving a good night's sleep, the importance of high-quality bedding cannot be overstressed. We understand that navigating the world of bed linen can be confusing, especially when terms like 'bed linen' and 'bed sheets' are often used interchangeably. Are you also confused about the difference between bed linen and bed sheets?

A higher thread count simply means there are more threads per square inch, but what is agoodthread count depends on the style of the sheet. For example, good quality percale sheets usually have a thread count of 180 to 300, whereas good quality sateen usually have a thread count of 300 to 600. This is because sateen requires more threads, due to the weave style, than percale does. 

If you compare linen vs cotton sheets in terms of breathability, another major difference emerges — linen will keep you much cooler at night because of its longer fibers and, therefore, looser weave. Air can pass through linen more easily, keeping your body cool. Cotton, as previously discussed, can also be perfect for warm sleepers (in the case of percale bedding), but linen definitely has the edge over it.