‘Drop Bears,’ a myth or a fact? Over the years, myths have been building up following the traditions and stories that our grandmother or great-grandmother has a firm belief in. The question arises, how do we know whether a thing that has been passed on from generation to generation is significantly true? Well, time is the sanity savior, as it plays a significant role in being a myth buster.
Some believe that myths serve a profound motive as it is not only based on ancient stories but are illustrated by a man’s experience. To some extent, myths might not be entirely fictional, as there is always some truth behind every mythology. Have you ever wondered, how you are introduced to respective beliefs? Well, it all starts at home.
Let us be a myth-buster to some of the most common misconceptions about bedding:
“Cotton Sheets Are Selfsame”
Cotton speaks a poetic language that surrounds a room with a vibe that is pure and warm. The kind of sleeping experience gained through cotton sheets and quilt covers is what our tired body longs for. Cotton is a natural fiber that consists of startling properties including temperature regulator, breathability, softness, and others. However, the question that comes to light is whether all-cotton sheets and quilt covers are alike?
Well, the answer is no. Different types of cotton are available and before you buy any you need to make sure of certain things. The variety consists of Egyptian Cotton, which is one of the finest kinds of cotton and its strength is remarkable. The other is Organic Cotton, it is grown differently as the whole process is natural without any intrusion of pesticides. Moreover, Sateen Cotton is one of those that provide a luxurious sleeping experience.
Therefore, this myth fell to pieces as no factual representation is found.
“Pillows-The More The Merrier”
What a great invention a pillow is when it comes to giving yourself a comfortable sleep. Pillows come in a variety of shapes and forms. Our bed is mostly surrounded by more than two, with smaller ones complementing the look. However, this brings light to the question of whether taking more pillows while sleeping, will give you a comfortable sleep or a restless one? We often believe that the more pillows we sleep on, the more comfortable we might feel, but this is nothing but a myth. It is a call to aches that lasts longer if left untreated.
It is even opposite to our beliefs. If you sleep on more than one pillow, you are putting a strain not only on your neck but your shoulders and back too. The position we sleep in matters. Thus, placing a pillow under your head is nothing but a support to align your neck with your spine.
Therefore, avoid using more pillows when sleeping.
This myth just broke with a sharp cracking sound.
“Mattresses Hang Around For Eternity”
With time, innovation has brought new ways to bring comfort to you. Mattresses have had several variations over the years and are now available in different categories. There is a regular mattress, an orthopedic mattress, and others to keep your posture straight and help your body to stay away from unwanted pains. However, even with new varieties, people do not change their mattresses often, as there is a common misconception that they last longer. There is no refuting case attached to it, proving that it is nothing but a clear misconception.
You are advised to change your mattresses every eight years or ten, maximum. Sticking to an old mattress longer than the advised time will bring nothing but discomfort and body ache issues such as joint pain. Therefore, this myth just got shattered into pieces.
“Higher Thread Count > Lower Thread Count”
Some of you may encounter a thought of how a thread count can be a cause of better quality or even low quality. Therefore, the understanding of thread count holds great significance. If defined under the technical terms, it is the amount of thread that is piled and woven together, in simple terms, what the name suggests. However, does it indicate that the higher count leads to more bedsheets? No, it does not.
By a simple example, it can be defined as what carats are for gold is what threads are for sheets. It is a significant element but not the only one. When shopping for bed linens, certain factors are taken into consideration including cotton, thread count, and weaving. Nevertheless, the discrete unit is adrift under the packaging, making the thread count an all-sum of the quality measure. Thus, there is a need to comprehend how the thread count is determined. It is the calculation of warp and weft threads that are in the weaving process, in the range of sq. inch. This way customers can identify the value of bedding products of a brand through thread count.
The question of whether the greater thread count leads to better quality is a myth or a fact? It is a clear myth. The higher thread count does not necessarily indicate that the sheet is of a higher quality. It opposes the statement. If a better-quality fiber, the finest thread is used in manufacturing sheets, regardless of the thread count being low, it would produce a product of better quality than the product manufactured with low-quality fiber and higher thread count.
Therefore, this myth just ruptured with a lesson, Quality over Quantity.
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