Good material / brand for sheets?

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CurseTheSky

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I'm tired of the rough, cheap cotton / polyester sheets on my bed, and I'm willing to pay for something nice. I'm looking for something fairly silky and smooth, but I also want something that isn't going to wear out in a few wash cycles.

I've searched through several local department stores as well as Amazon, but I'm not exactly sure what I'm looking for. I like the feeling of Sateen, but many of the reviews I've read state that some of the cheaper sets loose their silkiness quickly.

Any recommendations? I have a queen-sized bed, and I'm looking for a fitted sheet, flat sheet, and at least two pillow cases. Ideally, I'm looking for a brand to look into, as simply searching for "<material> sheets" or "<number> thread count sheets" brings up a lot of cheap imitations. I'd be more than happy to spend $100-200 for something worthwhile, but I'd be even happier if I could get away cheaper.
 

oogabooga

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I've had a lot of luck with the organic cotton sheets at target. I think a full size set (fitted, flat, two pillow cases) goes for around $30 bucks so I'd imagine queen goes for 40-50. They feel pretty nice to me and they don't do that thing where they ball up and get itchy (at least none of my sets have). I've been rotating through a couple of sets for the past year or so. The color selection is pretty crappy though, but I don't care, they feel pretty good.

I think the organic is a gimick, but they are nicer than their regular sheets. They probably aren't hotel linen nice, and there probably is nicer, but thought I'd throw this out there.

I don't know if it's true - but one thing I heard is that a 100&#37; material type will help. Blends tend to do that thing where they make those little ball's that stick out and are itchy.
 

silverpig

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For the really nice stuff you can pay $1k or more for a set, so I don't know what you can get for $100-200.

I might try for some linen (as in flax) sheets next. Nice and cool in the summer.
 

J-Money

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Bamboo sheets. Cool in the summer, warm in the winter. Do not get "pilly". Don't know a brand, but check Amazon reviews on some or something.

Wash only with vinegar to maintain the awesomeness.

Very reasonably priced. Easily with in your budget. I THINK I paid about $80 Canadian for the pieces you want (incl. 2 pillow cases)

Feel very silky and smooth.

See if you can find some locally so you can touch them to see how awesome they are.

EDIT: I got mine here http://www.quiltsetc.com/product.aspx?productid=146&deptid=10

But I think it's in Canada only. $95.99 for all the pieces you are after in Queen size.
 
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zerocool84

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I love the feel of cotton sheets but I guess I'm just a simple guy. I've slept on silk sheets before and it felt weird.
 
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