Wamsutta Sateen Couture – ($170 for a Queen Set)
Using Egyptian cotton instead of Pima, our panel thought these sheets were “crisper, more like a hotel’s” as well as a bit more affordable. They also felt heavier and slightly more formal – perfect for the expertly groomed gentleman who likes his shirts starched, shoes at a mirror finish and has his own brand of discerning taste.
Pure Beech Sateen – ($80 for a Queen Set)
One of the first rules of luxury sheets is to always buy high-quality cotton, so these sheets already had a serious strike against them when we took them out of the package – they’re not cotton at all but actually spun from beech wood. We envisioned lots of scary splinters, but the supple and incredibly luxurious feel immediately seduced our female crowd. We were shocked when all of the women declared these 100% Modal sheets with the lowest thread count (250 per sq. inch) of the bunch to be their runaway favorites. As it turns out though, we’re not the only ones to appreciate this alternative fabric – Victoria’s Secret has been making high-priced underwear from Modal for years due to its texture and durability. We wouldn’t normally recommend sleeping in women’s panties but this time we’ll make an exception - you need these sheets.
Take Care of Your Sheet!
Hot water and high heat dryer cycles eradicate anything and everything in your sheets, including the fabric’s best qualities. So how do you care for sheets? Wash them in warm water and dry them on low heat – you’ll help preserve the look and feel of the cloth and enjoy your sheets for years. What else do the rich know? “Never bleach – we all like white sheets but you’ll put holes in them” says Secular.
Luxuries Exposed: Each month Debonair investigates the good life to help you discover what’s really worth spending your money on. We’ll strip away the brands and the hype to figure out what qualities make something top of the line and then show you how to find what matters for less.
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