While we offer a thread count range that typically offers the best quality sheets, there is no such thing as a “best thread count.” You can find high-quality sheets with thread counts ranging from 200-800. Some sheets have thread counts of 1,000 or higher, but it’s unlikely you will notice the difference. When asked about the best thread counts, Tasha Martin, Product Manager at Purple, said the following: “Higher thread count does not necessarily equal higher quality. Many high-quality sheets are in the 300-600 range and use long staple and single pick fiber.” If a comfortable sleeping temperature is your main concern, you can consider the type of weave. Percale weave sheets provide breathability in the heat, so long as you don’t mind wrinkles. Sateen weave sheets are great for retaining heat in the cold, and they are some of the softest bedsheets. Many types of high-quality sheet materials don’t have thread counts, including: Linen
Silk
Jersey
Flannel
Knitted materials like jersey use grams per square meter (GSM), not thread count. In this case, warmer materials weigh 250 GSM or higher, while cooler, more breathable bedsheets weigh anywhere between 1-250 GSM. Generally speaking, a higher GSM fabric feels thicker and softer.