Count Linen
Posted in cross stitch on 04/02/2010 10:37 pm by adminPilling on sheets and pillowcases?
Just wondering if anyone else has this annoying problem of new sheets and pillowcases developing pilling after washing(those really annoying little hard balls of fluff that makes sheets and pillowcases uncomfortable to sleep on) and how do you get rid of them without having to throw out the linen?
Is it because of the quality of the linen(thread count) or is there a trick to avoiding/solving this problem?
For years i bought sheets at JC Penny's , now i buy them at Costco . In 30 years or better that i have bought sheets I have never seen one pill . Are you buying flannel or some other textured cloth ? . I buy percale or 100% cotton sheets higher thread count is the best . I think you are getting Blends and that is why you are experiencing your condition. Stick with 100% cotton 500+thread count. a good set of sheets at Costco's warehouse price is about $55 US expect about 60-100$ at retail outlets (Queen) size Good sheets are pricey.
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