"Cool" sheets
Oct 2, 2010 1:33 PM
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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.

Re: "Cool" sheets
Reply #14 Oct 6, 2010 2:31 PM
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alllll righty then. I am going to shut my mouth with my ever so humble suggestion of Lands end.

 

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Reply #15 Oct 6, 2010 4:43 PM
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Thanks, I'll look into Land's End and some of the ones Budgy mentioned. 

Budgy, are the St. Geneve generously cut or do they tend to get a bit tight after washed?  Same question for Land's End?

Re: "Cool" sheets
Reply #16 Oct 6, 2010 7:51 PM
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perhaps a little over generous if anything.  but they recommend ordering fitted sheets 3" deeper than your mattress depth. 
Re: "Cool" sheets
Reply #17 Oct 7, 2010 11:23 AM
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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

Re: "Cool" sheets
Reply #18 Oct 7, 2010 11:27 AM
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in my experience using lands end sheets for years and years, they always fit excellently even after repeated washing.  Not as fancy and hifallutin as the ones budgy mentioned but very nice quality sheets imo. And everything is 100% returnable at any time (seriously) so you can try, wash, etc and if no go, return for full refund. 
Re: "Cool" sheets
Reply #19 Oct 7, 2010 2:08 PM
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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.   ;-)

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Reply #20 Oct 7, 2010 3:26 PM
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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


Hey Roy, they are called "My Favourite Sheets" made by St. Geneve. 

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. 

Re: "Cool" sheets
Reply #21 Oct 7, 2010 3:32 PM
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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.   ;-)


You definitely want to buy a high quality percale sheet then.  It really is a shame that the bedding industry has changed so much.  Back in 1965 about 90% of all textiles sold in North America were domestically made (in Canada or US).  By 1995 the number had already dropped to about 5% and has gone down since.  In terms of sheeting there is hardly anything made domestically now. 

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Reply #22 Oct 7, 2010 8:09 PM
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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).

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Re: "Cool" sheets
Reply #23 Oct 7, 2010 9:05 PM
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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" !!!!