You'll want to consider the weave and type of cotton in addition to thread count. Long-staple cottons tend to be softer but more expensive. You may also want different weaves depending on ...

strength and weave of an item, a fiber sample is removed. The material is examined under a polarizing light microscope to see the structure and color of the fiber. If natural fibers (wool, cotton ...

Have you ever found yourself in the shower, reaching for a towel, and wondering why all towels have that decorative weave ...

Ever wondered about the purpose of the decorative weave on the edge of towels? According to a blog post on the Cotton Monk website, this feature, known as a dobby border, is crucial for the towel's ...

One worker is weaving fabric from spun threads of natural brown cotton—an unusual heirloom variety first grown by descendants of French settlers—for the very farmer who grew the cotton ...

When it comes to cotton, the weave of a fabric matters, too. “Specific weaves like cotton percale tend to be more cooling for hot sleepers than sateen,” according to Dr. Shelby Harris ...