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[–] bananafungus@aussie.zone 4 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Recently bought some new Sheet Society sheets, and holy hell has the quality dipped! Maybe I just got a shit batch, but I will not be spending that much again to find out.

Super bummed because I love my old washed cotton set, they were warm in the winter and cool in summer. This new one is just thin, see-through, and doesn't feel at all like washed cotton.

[–] Railison@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Sheet version of shrinkflation?

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Basically they drop the thread count until sales plummet, then blame the market

[–] bananafungus@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago

Honestly wouldn't surprise me these days.

[–] SituationCake@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Could you return them saying the quality was not as described?

[–] bananafungus@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I bought them when they were having a big sale so I'm unable to return them.

[–] lemondrop@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The washed cotton vintage sheets at Canningvale are a delight if you're looking for more one day. I've just ordered a second set to try and secretly replace my partner's old scuzzy sheets 😬

[–] wscholermann@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Pretty much sold out of queen size though at Canningvale.

[–] lemondrop@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They're at the end of a big sale which is probably why. If you don't need them urgently they should be back in stock soon.

[–] wscholermann@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Yes I'm kicking myself I wasn't aware of the sale earlier. It's not urgent I can wait.

[–] 6368_39162@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Hells Blankets did this too. No more 100% cotton with press studs, it’s now acrylic bullshit with a flimsy zip. Not impressed.