What is Thread count?

Thread count (TC)

Threads per square inch of fabric.

Short answer

1000TC+ at a low price is multi-ply counting or polyester. Real high-TC cotton is expensive and heavy.

Thread count when buying a bed sheet

Threads per square inch of fabric.

Why it matters: Useful only up to a point — 200–400 in genuine single-ply cotton is the sweet spot.

Look for: 1000TC+ at a low price is multi-ply counting or polyester. Real high-TC cotton is expensive and heavy.

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