650 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Sheets
650 thread count is where Superior's Egyptian cotton range begins. These sets are woven from long-staple Egyptian cotton in a sateen weave, which gives a smooth surface, a soft luster and a medium weight that works year round. Each set includes a flat sheet, a deep-pocket fitted sheet for mattresses up to 18 inches and two pillowcases, in Full, Queen, King and California King.
- 650 thread count Egyptian cotton sateen — smooth, medium weight — Buy for your first step into Egyptian cotton.
- The classic 650 set — medium weight in a broad colour range — Buy to match an existing room.
- The Sateen Weave 650 set — tighter and more structured, with 4-inch pillowcase hems — Buy if you like a crisp, polished bed.
- Deep pockets — fits mattresses up to 18 inches — Buy for most standard mattresses.
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Most Popular in This Collection
- Egyptian Cotton Sateen Sheet Set 650 Thread Count — medium-weight Egyptian cotton sateen in a broad colour range.
- 650 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Bed Sheets - Sateen Weave — extra-long staple Egyptian cotton in a tight, structured sateen.
Is 650 Thread Count Right for You?
Thread count is only part of the story. Fiber length matters just as much, and long-staple Egyptian cotton at 650 thread count gives a smooth, even sateen without the extra weight of the top tiers. Choose 650 if you want Egyptian cotton for everyday use and a sheet that stays breathable year round.
Choose a higher count if you want more weight and drape: 1000 and 1200 thread count feel denser, and 1500 is the heaviest. Compare every tier in our Egyptian cotton sheets collection or read our thread count guide.
What's in the Collection
- Material: Egyptian cotton in a sateen weave.
- Set: flat sheet, fitted sheet and two pillowcases.
- Fit: deep-pocket fitted sheet for mattresses up to 18 inches.
- Sizes: Full, Queen, King and California King, with more sizes on select sets.
Care & Maintenance
- Wash before first use since natural fibers can shrink slightly.
- Machine wash cold or warm on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent; avoid bleach.
- Tumble dry low or line dry to protect the fabric and finish.
- Skip fabric softener on sateen, which can dull its sheen over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these sheets 100% Egyptian cotton?
Yes. Superior's Egyptian cotton range starts at 650 thread count. The 300 and 400 thread count sateen sets are cotton blends.
Is 650 thread count sateen or percale?
Sateen. All Superior Egyptian cotton sheets are sateen, which feels smooth and has a soft sheen.
Is 650 thread count too warm?
It is a medium-weight sheet that stays breathable, so it works year round. The 1500 thread count sets are heavier and sleep warmer.
Will the fitted sheet fit my mattress?
The deep-pocket fitted sheet fits mattresses up to 18 inches thick.
How do I keep the sateen smooth?
Wash cold or warm on a gentle cycle, tumble dry low or line dry, and skip fabric softener, which can dull the sheen.