One of the most persistent bedding myths is the idea that a higher thread count automatically means better quality bedding. While thread count is often marketed as a shortcut to luxury, this bedding myth rarely reflects how bedding actually performs over time. Fiber length, weave, and finishing methods have far more impact on durability and comfort than thread count alone.

A long-staple Esme French Linen Cotton Embroidered Floral Bedding Set from our Staff Picks collection, for example, offers breathable comfort and longevity without relying on inflated 

numbers. This is where many bedding myths fall apart when placed into real-life use and daily routines.

Instead of chasing numbers shaped by bedding myths, it helps to think of bedding as part of a larger comfort system rather than a standalone purchase. This idea is explored more deeply in our previously published blog, Designing the Bed as a System: Bedding, Sleepwear, and Nighttime Rituals, where bedding, sleepwear, and nighttime habits work together to support rest. When we move away from rigid bedding myths and focus on how each layer functions together, comfort becomes easier and more intuitive.

3 Things to Know About This Bedding Myth:

• Thread count doesn’t account for fiber quality or weave structure
  

• Extremely high counts often use thinner, weaker yarns

• Well-made bedding ages better than number-driven bedding myths

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Another common bedding myth is that hot water is the only way to properly clean sheets. This bedding myth often comes from outdated care advice, but modern detergents are formulated to clean effectively at lower temperatures without damaging fibers.

Washing bedding gently helps preserve softness and structure, especially for cotton bedding like the Refreshing Washed Cotton Stripe Bedding Bundle from our Best Sellers range. Clean

bedding doesn’t need aggressive care, despite what many bedding myths suggest, to feel fresh and supportive.

This bedding myth also shortens the lifespan of sheets by weakening fibers over time. Gentle care aligns with the slower, intentional approach to comfort highlighted in EverInspired With Shukran: Clay, Patience, and Everyday Stories in Australia, where patience and longevity are central themes and where rejecting rushed habits and bedding myths is part of the philosophy. 

3 Things to Know About This Bedding Myth:

• Cold or warm water is often sufficient for daily care
  

• Excessive heat accelerates fabric breakdown
  

• Longevity comes from consistency, not intensity or outdated bedding myths

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Many people believe natural fabrics require complicated care, making this one of the most misleading bedding myths. Cotton and other natural fibers are used in bedding precisely because they are breathable, washable, and resilient—despite what common bedding myths imply. Much like the effortlessly lived-in bedrooms of Berlin artist Anna Bernice — where creativity thrives amid simplicity and reuse — these materials are meant to be used, not tiptoed around.

A washed cotton bed sheet or a washed cotton pillowcase is designed to support everyday use without overhandling. In most cases, it's the fear created by bedding myths that leads to unnecessary damage, not the fabric itself.

Natural fabrics tend to soften and settle with time, becoming more comfortable the longer they’re part of your routine. Letting go of these bedding myths makes natural materials ideal for anyone looking to reset their bedroom with intention rather than constantly replacing pieces.

3 Things to Know About This Bedding Myth:

• Natural fibers are made for repeated washing
  

• Over-care causes more wear than regular use

• Comfort improves as fibers relax beyond bedding myths

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One of the most anxiety-inducing bedding myths is the idea that long care labels mean bedding is fragile or high-maintenance. This bedding myth often makes people feel like one wrong wash cycle will ruin everything, when in reality, most instructions are written to cover extreme cases rather than everyday use.

Well-made bedding like the Marshmallow Puff Ruffle Bedding Set from our Best Sellers collection is designed to withstand real life. Gentle washing, moderate temperatures, and consistency matter far more than following every line on a care tag shaped by bedding myths. This is where many bedding myths quietly create unnecessary stress.

Another reason bedding myths around care persist is because simplicity is often mistaken for neglect. In truth, over-handling bedding causes more wear than under-care. When we trust materials to behave as intended and release rigid bedding myths, bedding becomes easier to live with and more comfortable over time.

Letting go of these bedding myths allows care routines to support comfort instead of interrupting it . This approach aligns with our Care Rituals philosophy, where longevity comes from repeatable , low-effort habits rather than strict rules driven by beddding myths. 

3 Things to Know About This Bedding Myth (and Why Bedding Myths Persist):

• Most bedding myths exaggerate how delicate bedding really is
  

• Overwashing and high heat cause more damage than relaxed care

• Simple routines outperform complex rules when it comes to bedding myths

As seasons shift, breathable, easy-care bedding becomes even more essential. Exploring lighter layers and natural textures is a simple way to reset your space with comfort in mind.

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In revisiting common bedding myths, it becomes clear that comfort isn’t about rules or trends, but about how your space supports rest in everyday life.  Most bedding myths come from the idea that comfort needs to be controlled. In reality, the best bedding works quietly in the background, supporting rest, routine, and everyday living without demanding perfection or strict adherence to bedding myths.

By understanding how bedding actually behaves and caring for it with intention rather than fear shaped by bedding myths, you can build a softer, more intuitive bedroom system. Releasing outdated bedding myths makes room for a more ease-led approach to everyday comfort.

Explore our Staff Picks and Best Sellers to invest in comfort that evolves with you, season after season—free from unnecessary bedding myths.