There are some little technical details that sets quality Bed Sheets apart from the ordinary and can make a real difference.
One single, often overlooked, yet important aspect to evaluate the durability of sheets is how accurately they have been sewn and the actual quality of its seams.
It is important to always check:
- the seams that hold the elastic inside the edge of the fitted sheet.
- the seams that hem the border of the flat sheet.
- the seams around the edge of the pillow case.
The seams should be sewn with tight, straight stitches and one should hardly be able to see the sewing thread.
On the contrary if the stitches are long and the sewing thread is exposed it is much more likely to pull off or break after washings or on linens daily usage.
The more stitches the longer it takes to sew each piece (and the more it costs!) the stronger and more durable are the linens that will hardly fray or come unstitched even after many years of repeated use and endless washings.
Remember, the devil is in the details!
