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bring
me a
sheet
Costco’s Kirkland Signature sheets are
AT THE END of a long day, few things are not only extremely well made and com-
more inviting than the thought of falling into fortable, they offer incredible value.
bed. It’s only when I finally lie down that I
appreciate quality bed sheets. threads-per-square-inch sheets that completely
I’ve heard that sheets bring style and impress even the most discerning buyers.
color to a bedroom and reflect personality However, thread count alone does not
and mood. All that has been a mystery to me. In guarantee quality. “High-quality sheets have
fact, until I spoke with Valerie Van Valkenburg, the best combination of thread count, con-
buyer for Costco’s Kirkland Signature™ bed struction and finishing process,” says Valerie.
sheets, I only knew that Costco’s bed sheets Kirkland Signature sheets excel in all
feel great for the few minutes before I drift three areas. They are made with 100 percent
off to sleep. Pima cotton, which is among the most desir-
The good news for members is that Costco able types of cotton fibers in the world. After
has just improved its Kirkland Signature bed the cotton is spun into extremely fine yarn
sheets by increasing the thread count, making and woven into incredibly strong cloth, it
them denser and more resilient. is mercerized, a process that removes irregu-
“At 420 threads per square inch, these larities from the woven fabric, leaving it
sheets were already very, very good,” says extremely smooth. And, Valerie says, a highly
Valerie. “Even though we were already way trained quality-control team closely inspects
above the industry-standard thread count, we each stage of the process.
set out to create the best cotton sheets money The price of Kirkland Signature bed sheets
can buy.” has been reason enough for most members
To do this, Costco sought a manufacturer to choose them. But if you’re like me, the
that uses the finest fibers, state-of-the-art real test comes in the magical moments
machinery and the best finishing materials between the time you lie down in bed and
from all over the globe. The end product is 500- when you fall asleep.—Will Fifield
Bpuyıecr’sk
Leslie Watson
Housewares Buyer
GETTING READY FOR holiday-season gift-giving doesn’t have to be a struggle.
Costco has dozens of lovely gifts for all
tastes and situations, including these two
simple, yet beautiful, pieces.
The Cive glass bowl is perfect for
serving or as an accent. Handcrafted in
Italy, the bowl features gold foil and dra-
matic rich, red coloring. We had them last
year, but they were in and out so fast
nobody knew we had them.
I’m also excited about our new
Oneida 12-piece cheese board set. The
stainless steel tray can be used to serve
hors d’oeuvres or to hold the granite cutting board. The set also includes cheese
knives, forks and six cheese markers.—LW
