A lot of the new designers are insisting on a "finer" fabric. That just means there are more threads per inch that are "finer." I actually prefer the higher thread count fabrics. They're softer and press a little crisper. That's why I like batiks, Kaffe Fassett and Figo fabrics are that way. Moda has always been one of my favorites. I think the Bella solids are a lower thread count than their prints.