Thread count is the number of threads woven lengthwise and crosswise into a square inch of
sheet fabric. High thread count creates a tighter weave, resulting in a softer,
durable and more
luxurious sheet. Luxury sheets with thread counts over 200 have a soft,
lustrous finish and feel "
silky" to the touch.
Men's magazines such as
Maxim suggest that merely possessing such sheets will cause women to
swoon.