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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. |
| Cotton is good and breathable, however with the thread count listed at 500 these are most certainly twisted 2 ply yarns (250 thread count, 500 strand count). They will feel smooth, although less breathable than a single ply cotton percale or sateen sheet. |
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requin wrote: 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.
Never tried them but the link says nothing about them except that they are 500 count cotton. How do you get 3 different feels from the same 500 count cotton sheets?? In my experience 500 count is too much. Feels soft but does not breathe as well as, say 350-380 count cotton sheets. |
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When I slept 'hot' on my latex mattress, I did some research on 'tempurature regulating' bedding and found bedding made with 'Outlast Technology'. 'Outlast Technology' is supposed to keep the body at a comfortable tempurature. It's pretty pricey, but Costco sells the bedding at pretty reasonable prices (as compared to other websites). Here is the link to the bedding at Costco: I solved my sleeping 'hot' problem by getting rid of the foundation (with a solid top) and replacing it with something that breathes (my old boxspring). So I stopped researching. I don't know if this bedding actually works or not. This message was modified Oct 5, 2010 by BellasMom
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jimsocal wrote:
Never tried them but the link says nothing about them except that they are 500 count cotton. How do you get 3 different feels from the same 500 count cotton sheets?? In my experience 500 count is too much. Feels soft but does not breathe as well as, say 350-380 count cotton sheets. |
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I tried Outlast, it did nothing for me. Re: the "Cool" sheets. I don't know what they did to them to make them feel cool, all I know is they really did feel cool when I felt the material in the store. I'm no dummy when it comes to sheets, I've tried and own many types so I know what different ones feel like. I never felt any before that were as cool as these...but that's just feeling with one's hand. Sleeping could be entirely different and they might trap body heat. Although I've got some high thread count 100% cotton sheets (from Lands end) that don't trap heat anymore than the lower thread count sheets. *shrug* I don't know. It's not a big deal. One of these days when I feel like blowing money, I'll buy a set of these and try them. I'm not having heat issues now anyway since I removed all my useless expensive toppers!!! But these cool feeling sheets might be a nice extravagance in summer... |
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I tried an Outlast mattress pad. Overall it did not work. It seemed cooler for an hour or 2, but eventually the heat built up. Kind of like it was storing the heat for a while, but eventually it had no way to disperse it. Right now I am using Italian made Bellino 200TC long staple egyptian cotton Hotel sheets. I got a good deal on these on ebay (they are pretty expensive otherwise). They are pretty nice, and seem fairly breathable. Initially I was worried about too low of a thread count (comfort wise), but I have come to realize that the length and weave of the cotton are more important. They are similiar to the Frette Hotel sheet collection, which I used before these. Budgy, or anone else, any other recommendation in all cotton breathable sheets? I know you like linen as well, which I might try some day. This message was modified Oct 6, 2010 by sandman
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Hi sandman. I buy my sheets from Lands End and I've got a few different types and I love them all, quite frankly. I always go w/ 100% cotton (of course), I have some sateen and some "regular"..(I always get the ones in the Overstock section; they're quite a bit cheaper). I think though that my favorites are the percales, of which I only own one set atm. TC is probably 200. I like the slightly "rough" feel, crisp and slightly cool. I'm a bit of a sheet addict lol..I love new sheets, and never need more but can't help buying more whenever I"m messing around in Lands End on line. The Cool sheets at sleepy's are the only ones in a store I've ever been tempted by. Hey sandman, why don't you try the Cool sheets and bring back a report? : ))) |
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requin wrote: Hi sandman.
I buy my sheets from Lands End and I've got a few different types and I love them all, quite frankly. I always go w/ 100% cotton (of course), I have some sateen and some "regular"..(I always get the ones in the Overstock section; they're quite a bit cheaper). I think though that my favorites are the percales, of which I only own one set atm. TC is probably 200. I like the slightly "rough" feel, crisp and slightly cool. I'm a bit of a sheet addict lol..I love new sheets, and never need more but can't help buying more whenever I"m messing around in Lands End on line. The Cool sheets at sleepy's are the only ones in a store I've ever been tempted by. Hey sandman, why don't you try the Cool sheets and bring back a report? : ))) I am always keeping my eyes open though for a replacement for when mine wear out. My one complaint would be that they could be cut a bit a bit deeper. I think european mattresses tend to be thinner, so the european made sheets are not always as deep. |
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Other than good cotton or linen, the other good breathable options would be Tencel (Micro Modal, or Lenzing Modal....very pricey), and or bamboo....although personally I would not sleep on bamboo sheets. Hemp sheets or hemp blended with ramie would probably be quite breathable and refreshing as well. Although compared to a high quality fine linen would feel rather course and not as luxurious. |
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Thanks. I tried a cotton/bamboo blend once and did not like them. I guess I am really trying to find out if you recommend a particular brand/maker of high quality good value cotton sheets. There are so many out there that it is really hard to figure what is good and what isn't. There seems to have been a race to get the highest TC which I don't find to be a very good indicator of quality (and breathability). I tend to look for long staple, lower thread count (by today's standards). Maybe there is not that much of a difference once those criteria are met? My best success has been with the italian makers that seem to use that approach. |