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  [Deactivated] on 16/05/2015 - 22:13

  You would be excused for thinking that 80s = 80 threads per inch, but that’s incorrect (and a common misconception in the industry). Rather, these numbers refer to the yarn size. 140s means there are 140 hanks (1 hank = 840 yards) of yarn in one pound.

  Regardless, 140s fabric has a higher thread count than 120s and 160s fabric has a higher thread count than 140s and so on. If you ask us what the threadcount of a fabric is, we will probably tell you something like “140s” because that number is easy to understand even if it’s not a literal measure of threadcount.

  Source:http://propercloth.com/reference/thread-count-ply/

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    twocsies on 17/05/2015 - 09:30

    Although I am no expert, it appears that your source is in the minority opinion for the standard for thread count.

    From ASTM D 3775:
    'Add a definition for “thread count” and its calculation as the sum of the end count and pick count for one square inch of woven fabric without any consideration for the number of single yarns in a plied yarn.' http://www.astm.org/SNEWS/FEBRUARY_2003/fabric_feb03.html

    The reason for not using the number of threads in plied yarn is that manufacturers will then twist together several threads, thus making the density higher in the plied yarn but doing nothing for the thread count in the fabric.

    Both interpretations of thread count are similar, but the plied yarn method will inflate the thread counts. IKEA uses the OP's method: "Thread count indicates the number of threads per square inch of fabric." http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/campaigns/Bedrooms/bed_linen_guide…

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  Elision on 17/05/2015 - 02:21

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  These feel rough and cheap, i've felt the display ones in store before. For such a low thread count and price it is to be expected though I suppose. I would really suggest spending a little more for something a bit nicer. Also please be aware that these are EU size and not AU. You must use them on Ikea or other EU sized quilts or they won't fit.

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    hollykryten on 17/05/2015 - 11:46

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    These are a cheap made poly/cotton quilt cover so cheap quality. Do not get poly/cotton Quilt Covers as they are yuck.

    I agree spend a little bit more and get a proper quality quilt cover.

    I buy bedroom manchester on clearance and needs to be quality 100% cotton. About $35-$40 delivered gets you a high quality 100% cotton Queen sized quilt cover on eBay. I'm saying Queen sized because it's the most popular size. Get a quilt cover like this one, don't get one of those cheaply made Ikea poly/cotton Quilt Cover if you value your sleep. Once you go 100% Cotton you'll never go back to a cheap poly/cotton blend.

    Here's an example (Queen, 350TC, 100% Cotton, 210 x 210cm quilt cover $38.65 delivered).

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/350TC-100-Cotton-Doona-Quilt-Cove…

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      Elision on 17/05/2015 - 22:49

      If you haven't tried it yet I absolutely recommend 100% Bamboo or Bamboo/cotton mix.. it is AMAZING!!!! 400 thread count Bamboo feels even better than my 1000 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets.

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        hollykryten on 17/05/2015 - 23:32

        Yeah Bamboo would be even better :)

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  pseudonym303 on 17/05/2015 - 10:50

  Does it count as a "deal" if it's the same price every day of the year?

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    hollykryten on 17/05/2015 - 12:26

    I wouldn't count any cheap made low thread count poly/cotton blend quilt cover as much of a deal. 100% cotton quilt cover is the best.