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I dont know how to imbed a link. But anyone ever try these sheets...
http://www.sleepys.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10551&productId=27430&catalogId=10602&langId=-1
When I was at the store I was able to feel a small sample and they really do feel cool and smooth. I was offered a free set of sheets when I bought my BR mattress set and I wanted those but she wouldn't budge on that (I got an el crappo set, figures.) I am still thinking of trying these. I can't find reviews anywhere and no one else seems to make them except the S-store. If I hadn't felt them w/ my own little hands I would be skeptical but they felt awesome. Sleeping on them is another story, of course. |
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Sheets have certainly changed since I last bought any, in the late '80s to 1997 or so. I bought percale then, and they were all a dense weave and a hard finished thread, and felt slick and "cool." The cotton sheets they sell now all seem to have a sueded finish. I hate that. I hate microfiber polyester, too. That hard finish & slick weave of the old-style percales made a nice sheet that lasted forever. I recently looked at sheets, and boy, was I disappointed. I'll have to check out the Lands End stuff. Otherwise, maybe I'll dye my old "bubble gum" '80s colors into the taupe and green and whatever that I need for my new comforter sets. Those old percales were made in the USA, too. My parents have some that were wedding gifts to them in 1950 that are still usable today. I have some of those oldies for my full size bed. Somehow, I think most of what is sold for exorbitant prices today will not last very long. ;-) This message was modified Oct 7, 2010 by TC2334
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roy1 wrote: Budgy what is the name brand of your favorite fitted sheets? From where can one get them? on internet may be? Budgy what would you recommned as a bed blanket for cool weather NOT cold weather but cool weather like it is right now at nights atleast here in Texas. Thanks What kind of blankets/duvets are you using right now that it isn't warm enough in Texas? I have to ask because I don't want to point you in the wrong direction. |
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TC2334 wrote: Sheets have certainly changed since I last bought any, in the late '80s to 1997 or so. I bought percale then, and they were all a dense weave and a hard finished thread, and felt slick and "cool." The cotton sheets they sell now all seem to have a sueded finish. I hate that. I hate microfiber polyester, too. That hard finish & slick weave of the old-style percales made a nice sheet that lasted forever. I recently looked at sheets, and boy, was I disappointed. I'll have to check out the Lands End stuff. Otherwise, maybe I'll dye my old "bubble gum" '80s colors into the taupe and green and whatever that I need for my new comforter sets. Those old percales were made in the USA, too. My parents have some that were wedding gifts to them in 1950 that are still usable today. I have some of those oldies for my full size bed. Somehow, I think most of what is sold for exorbitant prices today will not last very long. ;-) |
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It must be a full moon. After spilling a cup of coffee on my wireless keyboard and having a meltdown of the keyboard and computer, the network went down. I only was trying to post something about the sheets I bought at Sears the Jersey cotton sheets. They were so soft at the beginning and fit really well. But after a month or so of washing they started to pill. I looked at Lands Ends jersey sheets and they got bad reviews. Too bad they don't make good ones either, unless someone posts here otherwise guess I will keep buying the Sears ones. Jersey sheets are the only thing that does not cause hip pain (they stretch). This message was modified Oct 7, 2010 by Leo3
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Don't want to hijack this thread but it sort of answered my question. I am also looking for some quality cool-sleeping sheets.
I'm checking out some of Budgy's reccomendations and it seems like most of them have deep pockets (15" and up). I just bought a SleepEZ 10,000 queen (thanks you guys for the help btw). It is listed as being 10" deep and I understand you should order pockets that are 2-3" deeper than that measurement. Any suggestions? I was going to check out Matouk (the factory store isn't too far from me) but they are all 17-18" !!!! |
| although, what if I end up wanting to add some sort of a topper...I guess I should have some room to grow especially if i am going to make a big sheet investment. Can I secure a larger fitted sheet somehow? What to do? |
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if you might end up getting a topper you will want a sheet bigger than what you need right now. you will probably want to ask Matouk if their sheets are pre-shrunk or not...sometimes a 17" sheet will end up being a little smaller after its been laundered. most of the high end stuff is not pre-washed but they cut accordingly to how much the warp and weft yarns are supposed to shrink. |
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Thanks Budgy. So if I went for these: http://www.beddingsuperstore.com/i?store=cat&id=6479&sid=A4116DFS8J0I8H I'd have a little slack to play with (unless they shrink like you said???). Can I secure them somehow if they are loose? This message was modified Oct 7, 2010 by jtpoulin
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| they are a fitted sheet...unless they are really huge you should be able to tuck a fair bit of the extra fabric under the mattress. those guys have good pricing for US customers. |
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It seems they have a US and Canadian version of the site......hmmmm?
Maybe I'll give those a try. Would these still fall in the cool/comfortable/good quality realm? I know they are bit cheaper than some of the other ones mentioned here. |