Snooze or Lose - 8 Truths about bedding

Are your sheets getting in the way of a good night's sleep? The thing coming between you and a good night’s sleep might be the thin layer of bedding between you and your mattress.

When it comes to improving your sleep, activity leading up to bedtime and the quality of a mattress are more frequently discussed factors, but as it turns out, bed sheets and pillow cases could be the reason you’re not refreshed when you wake up each morning. And, contrary to popular belief, a higher thread count, unto itself, might not be the solution.
As ZHAY ROYAL dives into bed this week for the Snooze or Lose series, we pulled back the covers to get the truth about sheets.


1. Higher thread count doesn't always mean higher quality.

Think sheets and pillow cases with 1,000- or 1,500-thread count are more luxurious than those with smaller numbers? Think again. Thread counts exceeding 500 are redefining the word "thread" because, at that point, "what you're looking at is probably two textiles that are woven together. Anything that’s over 400 is a manipulation of fabric or thread." The problem with higher thread counts is that they use these synthetic finishes; when they dissipate, the sheets are going to be unrecognizable." I recommend thread counts that top out at about 400.
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2. Some materials are cooler than others.

Synthetics have a tendency to trap heat, making for a more uncomfortable sleep experience; quality cotton gets better reviews. According to the Parachute website, Kaye’s company uses “Egyptian cotton, combed with precision to remove all impurities.”  The bottom line is that pima cotton or an Egyptian cotton are the best materials to use in a sheet, I, personally, like the cotton type of finish, just because it’s softer. For menopausal women who are prone to hot flashes and night-sweats, i recommend moisture-wicking sheets, which offer next-level coolness.

3. Wash new sheets before you use them.
And, if possible, do that more than once. “Make sure that you wash your sheets at least two times before putting them on your bed, because, a lot of times, when they’re in packaging, there are [irritants] that can get on them."

4. For sleepers with sensitive skin.

Detergent may be more of an issue than bedding material. The bigger deal with sensitive skin has to do with what you wash it in, in terms of detergent, than the actual textile itself, in most cases," what you really need to look out for is those [detergents] free from things like perfumes, dyes and things like that.

5. Toss bedding in the laundry basket every seven to 10 days.

There's nothing that feels quite like climbing into a clean set of sheets, so it might be worth doing a little extra laundry if you want to get the best rest. But switch out the bedding more often if you're more active than most. Let’s say you work outside, and you’re not showering before bed, then, clearly, you’re going to have another issue; you’re going to have to change your sheets more regularly, but generally speaking, I think a good guide would be once a week.

6. Buy new bedding every 12 to 18months.

Like most clothing (other than, say, jeans and sneakers), newer bedding just looks and feels better. "Like any fabric, hot water and repeated washing will shorten the life span.


7. Can't wait that long and want a less expensive solution? Just buy some new pillowcases.
It will completely change the way your bedding feels, It’s just a really easy way to get that freshness, and make you feel like you have a whole new set of bedding.

8. Oh, and about that myth that silk pillowcases can reduce or prevent wrinkles?
I am skeptical, and contends wrinkles are more of a matter involving skin dehydration. “Whether or not you have wrinkles, it has nothing to do with the surface on which you sleep."

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Written by,
Olabisi Tiamiyu
CEO Zhay Royal Collections