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Sheets from Sears: My browser is giving me fits. What do you think of the sheets from Sears. 155 grams per square meter what??? What does that mean? This message was modified Mar 13, 2010 by Leo3
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IMHO, Jersey sheets are the WORST! It's like sleeping in a sweatshirt! Even though they are usually 100% cotton, they are too tightly knit or something, I'm not sure what it is, but they make me sweat! I recommend sheets that are 100% cotton and around 300-400 thread count. (per square inch or ? I don't know but "thread count" is the description on the package.) If you can get by with less thread count without the sheet feeling too "stiff or scratchy", then go for it because they'll breathe better. Your high thread counts - even the luxurious feeling Sateen etc. - don' t breathe and cause you to feel hot in bed. Personally, 300 thread count usually feels to scratchy to me and I have to have a little more, maybe 350 or 400. |
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Guess that goes to show we have differing opinions on softness. Jersey sheets feel like a comfortable tshirt. They are 100% cotton, and soft, they stretch with the latex. When I slept on regular non-stretchable sheets they made my hips soooo painful. Yes, more than they are usually. This message was modified Mar 13, 2010 by Leo3
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Those look nice and soft when you mouse over them to enlarge the pic. (I have no idea what 155 grams per square meter means.) I love jersey sheets! They're soft and cozy and the fitted bottom sheets stretch leaving no wrinkles. In winter they're warm, but not as warm as flannel. In summer I use a 350 to 400 thread count percale top sheet and pillow cases for the crisp coolness, but I always use the jersey fitted. Jim, just goes to show you how unique we all are. Thanks for the link Leo, Best to all, Natalie |
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the 155 grams per square meter is literally just a measurement of the weight, should give a basic idea of how thick they are compared to other jersey sheets if they also list the GSM. Flannel is often measured in this basic way, GSM or oz per square yd. |
| No other sheet I have seen listed measurements, so how do they rate then? I am no good at math anyway, so what does this mean? |
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Jersey Cotton Sheets .. Yech! They stretch, yes, right around you and don't let go. Then they seem to attract every bit of dirt and don't let go. Hot to the skin and scratchy, too. Mom used them on her bed (and spend a bundle for them) and didn't like them either. Asked friends and they have the same opinion. Maybe these from Sears are better. Give me a nice 600 count satin sheet for the summer. I have hot flashes and that 600 count is not hot for me. The lesser count is scratchy and pills so fast it is like sleeping with sand. This fall we switched to microfiber sheets for the winter. Oh, they are wonderful! Now I am selling my electric blanket because we didn't need it all winter. I keep the house around 62 with the family room warmer using a fireplace. Hitting those microfiber sheets doesn't give you that cold shock and they are sooo soft! They did shed with the first few washings and have finally stopped. But then again, just the opinion of a tired old lady. This message was modified Mar 14, 2010 by NiteyNite
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Leo3 wrote: Guess that goes to show we have differing opinions on softness. Jersey sheets feel like a comfortable tshirt. They are 100% cotton, and soft, they stretch with the latex. When I slept on regular non-stretchable sheets they made my hips soooo painful. Yes, more than they are usually. Yes, Jersey sheets are super soft. My comment was not about the softness factor but rather the breathability factor. To me, Jersey sheets sleep super hot. Both my wife and I noticed it. So if they don't make you sleep too hot, then go for them. They for sure are soft, at least to me. I have the same problem with micro-fiber - they don't breathe in my opinion. This message was modified Mar 15, 2010 by jimsocal
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jimsocal wrote: Yes, Jersey sheets are super soft. My comment was not about the softness factor but rather the breathability factor. To me, Jersey sheets sleep super hot. Both my wife and I noticed it. So if they don't make you sleep too hot, then go for them. They for sure are soft, at least to me. I have the same problem with micro-fiber - they don't breathe in my opinion. I ordered the sheets, I will let you know what I think of them, for those that are interested..... |
I got the sheets yesterday in it's package, in a box  . I washed them and they wash beautifully, the dryer had only a fistful of very soft lint. Mind you I washed (ordered) 2 queen size complete sets, so that is not bad at all. The other jersey cotton sheets I usually buy really fill up the lint filter and aren't near as soft. Also they are probably twice as thick, which is good, and very very soft. I haven't changed the sheets yet, as I am awaiting for the Natura Wool on top yet. But I think I will really like the softness. The only different thing I noticed is where the sew the pocket (you know where it fits the corner of the mattress) is sewn all the way the length of the mattress. Never seen that before, don't think that will be an issue at all, it should be the edge of the bed. I see the price went up to $49 for Queen size, they were on sale for $35 I think. That's why I bought 2 sets. Egyptian cotton is very soft.
Just thought someone might like to know. This message was modified Mar 23, 2010 by Leo3
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Glad you're happy with them because at the end of the day thats what matters most! Cheers :) |