As a conservator I have no issue with a bit of polyester in the  
sheets.  I'm more concerned that the sheets are colourfast (i.e., that  
they colour does not run when they get wet) & that you wash all of the  
bleach out of the sheets.

Susan Maltby, Conservator
Maltby & Associates Inc.
Adjunct Faculty, Museum Studies Programme/Faculty of Information
University of Toronto
416-921-2877

Quoting "Carrlee, Scott A (EED)" <[log in to unmask]>:

> Why is a little polyester not good for garments?
>
> Scott Carrlee
> Curator of Museum Services
> Alaska State Museums
>
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> Be very careful that any sheets you get are 100% cotton. Most sheets
> these days have some polyester in the blend which is not good for your
> garments.
>
> Nadine Stewart
> New York City
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