finally trying to fix my sleep and get the best sheets but I have so many questions
okay so I've been dealing with really bad sleep for a while now and I've decided to actually do something about it. working through a list of changes and bed sheets are one of them, which is what brought me here.
been lurking this sub for a bit and learned a lot, but I still have some things I can't figure out.
the thread count thing: I always assumed higher = better and was genuinely about to spend more on a 1000 thread count set before reading that anything above 400-500 is usually just inflated by counting individual fibers in twisted yarns. now I don't know what to even look at on a label when I'm shopping. like what number do I actually filter by?
percale vs sateen: from what I understand, percale sheets are crisp and cool, sateen sheets are softer and silky but can sleep warmer. I sleep hot so percale seems like the obvious answer but then I keep seeing people who also sleep hot say they love sateen and I don't know if I'm missing something or if it's just personal. has anyone switched from one to the other and actually felt a difference?
cotton type: Egyptian cotton and long-staple cotton keep coming up as the better options because longer fibers = softer and more durable fabric. but then organic cotton shows up and I can't tell if that's a feel difference or just a fair trade/sustainability thing. and then there's bamboo fibers which people say are great if you sleep hot. I've seen Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheets mentioned a lot here. genuinely curious if bamboo made a noticeable difference for anyone or if the cooling thing is overstated.
brands: I keep seeing Boll & Branch, Brooklinen Luxe Sateen Core Sheet Set, Parachute Percale Sheet Set come up. are these actually worth it or are there solid options that don't cost that much that people here actually like?
practical question: my mattress is on the thicker side so I'm looking at deep-pocket sheets. do corner straps actually keep things in place or do they just feel annoying after a while? asking because sheets sliding off at 3am is exactly the kind of thing I don't need right now.
sorry for the long post. just trying to actually make a good decision for once instead of guessing. any help is appreciated especially from people who sleep hot or have used better bed sheets as part of improving sleep quality.