Ella Jayne Weave Chenille Throw, $36 (was $90) at Macy's. Courtesy of Macy's. Made from a cotton and viscose material, this throw blanket also includes chenille yarns that are soft to the touch.

But twill-woven fabrics are also heavier and more warming than fabrics with a looser weave. Type of cotton . Sheets are typically made of Egyptian, pima, and upland cotton.

Percale and sateen are types of cotton weave — how cotton yarns are woven together to create a fabric. They're the most common weaves and cotton sheet types you'll see while shopping for bedding.

Cotton: 500-thread-count Egyptian cotton | Weave: Percale | Set: Sold by piece | Price: $$$ They’re expensive, but Matouk’s Luca Satin Stitch sheets are among the nicest I’ve ever come across.