Educated Shopper: Buying Bed Linens

What’s the difference between a thread count and a weave? Does either really matter? We asked Sara Jonas of Three Sheets: A Linen Shop for tips to make outfitting your bed a breeze.

If you don't have time to iron your sheets, what kind of weave or fabric will look great right out of the dryer? Any fabric can wrinkle, and no sheet is perfect, but if you don't want to waste your time ironing, the rules for care are simple: Wash your sheets in cool water by themselves and dry them on the lowest setting. Drying sheets on a warm setting can damage the integrity of the fabric. I always pull my sheets out when they are almost done drying (just a touch of dampness) and put them right onto the bed. Follow these steps, and ironing won't be necessary.

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If you don't have time to iron your sheets, what kind of weave or fabric will look great right out of the dryer?

Any fabric can wrinkle, and no sheet is perfect, but if you don't want to waste your time ironing, the rules for care are simple: Wash your sheets in cool water by themselves and dry them on the lowest setting. Drying sheets on a warm setting can damage the integrity of the fabric. I always pull my sheets out when they are almost done drying (just a touch of dampness) and put them right onto the bed. Follow these steps, and ironing won't be necessary.

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