Garnet Hill Signature Scalloped Percale

February 2009. Some people like exceptionally soft sheets, while others love sliding between crisp ones. If you fall into the latter camp, reviews say Garnet Hill Signature Scalloped Percale is the best choice among percale sheets. A percale weave has one vertical thread for every horizontal, while a sateen weave has four or more horizontals for each vertical. The tighter weave makes percale less prone to snagging. Experts say that a thread count between 200 and 400 per square inch makes a good, soft cotton sheet. With a 220 thread count, Garnet Hill Signature Scalloped Percale sheets fall in that range. The "scalloped" part of the name refers to one of 15 thin color borders just below the edge. The sheets themselves are white or ivory. If you prefer your sheets soft, you may opt instead for Sealy Best Fit 400 Thread Count Cotton Sateen sheets (*est. $110 for a queen set).

Real Simple magazine has a good bed sheet review (including Garnet Hill Signature Scalloped Percale), which is divided into three categories according to thread count. Because Garnet Hill Signature Scalloped Percale is sold mainly through Garnet Hill, there aren't owner reviews at the usual sources like Amazon.com and Epinions.com, but owners praise the sheets at the Garnet Hill website.