Originally Posted by Bec688 /img/forum/go_quote.gif It sure is, the higher the thread count, the softer the sheets. High thread count cotton sheets are the best, like Aprill already mentioned, they'll last a lot longer. You'd have to be careful with this reasoning as higher thread count doesn't always mean better. The quality of the cotton thread determines the softness of the sheets. Higher thread count makes for softer if the thread is good quality. I prefer higher only at a bargain. I'm not one to spend too much $$$ on linens. So what is the highest threadcount that you've bought?