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Threadcount is just a measure of the number of threads in a square inch of fabric. No, it is not; that's what parent was getting at. "The amount of thread tha
by mikestew 6y ago
Threadcount is just a measure of the number of threads in a square inch of fabric.
No, it is not; that's what parent was getting at.
"The amount of thread that can fit into a square inch of fabric is limited, suggesting that bedding beyond 400 count is likely a marketing strategy."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Units_of_textile_measurement#Thread_count https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Units_of_textile_measurement#T...
- gamblor956 6y agoYes, it is. Yarn can be twisted in multiple sizes. High thread count fabrics use yarns that are smaller, so that they have fewer individual stands. That is why they feel smoother.
- bradknowles 6y agoAnd they can only go so small. After a certain point, you cannot effectively make a thread any smaller.