You probably have a decent idea of the ideal thread count for linen or cotton sheets. But most people aren’t as familiar with bamboo bed sheets. What thread count is best for bamboo bedding? And are there other markers of quality to consider?
The quick answer is that most people will be most comfortable using bamboo sheets with a thread count of 250-350. That provides the best balance of airflow and softness for the vast majority of sleepers.
Cependant, if you’re looking for high-quality bamboo sheets, focusing on thread count alone can lead you astray. Many companies have tricks to artificially inflate their thread counts while cutting corners on more important aspects of quality. Their sheets might sound great if you’re just looking at the numbers, but they’ll feel stuffy, pill quickly, and fall apart after just a few trips through the wash.
Keep reading to learn what really matters in a set of bamboo sheets, including what thread count really means, why a higher one isn’t always better, and what else to consider when buying bamboo sheets.
Note: While designing our own bamboo bedding, we talked to dozens of manufacturers and tested out hundreds of different sheets. We’ll share everything we learned below. Before we jump into it though, we’ll just mention that our bamboo sheets are now available after months of research and testing.
