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The Best Bed Sheets of 2023

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Here are our favorite bed sheets for 2021 Credit: Getty / DNY59

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Editor's Choice Product image of Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheet Set
Best Sateen

Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheet Set

These 100% cotton sheets are soft, silky smooth, and fit mattresses up to 15 inches deep. They’re available in a variety of colors and come with two pillowcases per set. Read More

Pros

  • Hold up well
  • Incredibly smooth
  • Plenty of color choices

Cons

  • Not available in split king
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Editor's Choice Product image of California Design Den Cotton Sheets
Best Value

California Design Den Cotton Sheets

These 100% cotton sheets were delightful to sleep on and are a great option for people who don't want to spend more than $100. Read More

Pros

  • High-end texture
  • Available in split king

Cons

  • Loose threads
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Editor's Choice Product image of Brooklinen Classic Core Sheet Set
Best Percale

Brooklinen Classic Core Sheet Set

Brooklinen's percale sheets check all the boxes: lightweight, luxe, and high-quality. Read More

Pros

  • Comfortable feel
  • Fun patterns and colors

Cons

  • Unpleasant odor
  • Shrunk substantially
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Editor's Choice Product image of Lands' End 5oz Velvet Flannel Sheets
Best Flannel

Lands' End 5oz Velvet Flannel Sheets

Featuring brushing on both sides, these Lands' End flannel sheets are soft and warm yet remain lightweight. Read More

Pros

  • Brushed on both sides
  • Soft and fuzzy
  • Warm

Cons

  • May show pilling over time
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Product image of The Company Store Legends Luxury Velvet Flannel Fitted Sheet
Best Heavyweight Flannel

The Company Store Legends Luxury Velvet Flannel Fitted Sheet

Of all the flannel sets we tested, these Company Store sheets were the heaviest. We'd recommend them for anyone looking for very warm sheets. Read More

Pros

  • Feels velvety
  • Lofty and thick
  • Very warm

Cons

  • Pieces sold individually
  • Potentially too warm for some

We spend a third of our lives sleeping, and the right bedding can make all the difference between a good night and a bad one. But with thousands of sheets out there at just about every price point, how are you supposed to pick the perfect set of sheets?

Well, we did the testing—and napping—for you. If want buttery soft sateen, you can’t go wrong with our top pick, the Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheet Set (available at Brooklinen) , and if you’re after a crisp percale feel, we recommend the Brooklinen Classic Core Sheet Set (available at Brooklinen). Hoping to cozy up under flannel? We’ve got picks for you, too.

The best bed sheets we tested are made by Brooklinen.
Credit: Reviewed / Jackson Ruckar

The best bed sheets we tested are made by Brooklinen.

Best Sateen
Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheet Set
  • Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
  • Material: 100% cotton
  • Construction: Sateen
  • Thread Count: 480 thread count
  • Pocket depth: Fits mattresses up to 16 inches deep

These sheets held up phenomenally and performed well, and have found their way into the homes of several Reviewed staff since we tested them. These smooth, shining sheets are a prime example of the luxurious feel of sateen sheets.

The slightly heavy sateen weave resists stains and comes out of the dryer wrinkle-free. And yet, they remain comfortably cool, especially considering the relative heft. These sheets aced our lab tests, but they also just feel great to sleep on.

The Core Set has a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and two pillowcases with envelope closures that do a great job of keeping an overstuffed pillow in place. If you want more than the “Core Set” offers, there are other options, including a “Hardcore Bundle” with two extra pillowcases and a duvet cover. They come in a decent selection of colors and patterns, including several seasonal options.

Read more: The Best Sateen Sheets

Pros

  • Hold up well

  • Incredibly smooth

  • Plenty of color choices

Cons

  • Not available in split king

Box of California Design Den sheets sitting on bed
Credit: California Design Den

These California Design Den sheets have a high-end feel with an under $100 price tag.

Best Value
California Design Den Cotton Sheets
  • Sizes: Twin, Full, Queen, King, California King, Split King
  • Material: 100% cotton
  • Construction: Sateen
  • Thread Count: 800 thread count
  • Pocket depth: Twin, split king fit mattresses up to 15 inches deep; Full, Queen, King, California king fit mattresses up to 15 inches deep

Despite the mid-range price tag, these California Design Den sheets felt similar in texture to the high-end Coyuchi sheets we tested—at least, after a run through the laundry. We found them as delightful to sleep on as they are affordable.

These sheet sets come with four standard pieces in several subdued colors. We appreciated the relatively rare offering of a split king set.

There are some downsides: we found loose strings, and some of the seams were unraveling after a pass through the laundry. Also, stains didn’t come out as readily. The sheets feel great, but with an 800 thread count and an almost identical feel to the 300 thread-count Coyuchi set, it’s a great reminder that thread count alone isn’t everything.

Still, with an 800 thread count, these feel almost identical to the 300-thread-count Coyuchi sheets, and are a prime example of why thread count isn’t everything.

Pros

  • High-end texture

  • Available in split king

Cons

  • Loose threads

folded set of percale sheets on end of bed
Credit: Reviewed / Camryn Rabideau

Brooklinen's percale sheets are airy, lightweight, and more affordable than many other luxury brands.

Best Percale
Brooklinen Classic Core Sheet Set
  • Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
  • Material: 100% long staple cotton
  • Construction: Percale
  • Thread count: 270 thread count
  • Pocket depth: Fits mattresses up to 16” deep

Brooklinen’s sateen offering is our top pick, but its percale sheet set is a strong contender, and the best option for people who want that crisp, cool feeling. They offer everything you’d want from percale, while being more affordable than several of the other luxury sheet brands we tested.

While some percale sheets can feel a bit rough, these were smooth to the touch, and softer than any other sateen we tested. At the same time, they’re delightfully airy and lightweight. Their cool breathability makes them a great option for summer, or for hot sleepers year-round.

Brooklinen’s consistent quality shines here. The stitching is neat and precise, and the fitted sheet has “long” and “short” labels to help you make the bed. The pillowcases have envelope closures that keep your pillows in place, no matter what. Plus, the fabric is Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex-certified, meaning it meets strict safety standards and is free from harmful substances.

While not cheap by any means, Brooklinen’s sheets are more affordable than several other popular brands that didn’t quite test as well. What’s more, Brooklinen has a 365-day return policy and top-notch customer service. The brand will give you a refund if you’re unsatisfied, regardless of the product’s condition. The return policy is a great security blanket, but we’re guessing you won’t need it.

Read more: The Best Percale Sheets

Pros

  • Comfortable feel

  • Fun patterns and colors

Cons

  • Unpleasant odor

  • Shrunk substantially

Queen mattress made with Lands' End Velvet flannel sheets
Credit: Reviewed / Betsey Goldwasser

These Lands' End sheets are available in all sizes, from twin XL to California king.

Best Flannel
Lands' End 5oz Velvet Flannel Sheets
  • Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
  • Material: 100% cotton
  • Construction: Flannel
  • Flannel weight: 5 oz/sq. yd
  • Pocket depth: Fits mattresses up to 14 inches deep

The Lands’ End Velvet Flannel sheets stood out with their smooth sensation and warmth. They were loftier and not as stiff or prickly as many of the cheaper flannel sets we tested. They felt soft and fuzzy to sleep on, all night.

Advertised at 5 ounces, these are a little light for flannel sheets. However, they also felt warmer than comparable sets, likely due to Lands’ End’s brushing process that includes brushing both sides of the sheet instead of just one. Unfortunately, they do tend to pill more, but they still held up fairly well in our tests.

While on the pricier side, these weren’t the most expensive sheets we tested, either. Factor in the high-quality stitching and the range of colors and sizes, and the price is worth the experience you get sleeping on them.

Read more: The Best Flannel Sheets

Pros

  • Brushed on both sides

  • Soft and fuzzy

  • Warm

Cons

  • May show pilling over time

Credit: The Company Store

The Company Store Legends Luxury Velvet Flannel Sheets were the warmest and coziest out of all the flannel sheets we tested.

Best Heavyweight Flannel
The Company Store Legends Luxury Velvet Flannel Sheets
  • Available sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, Deep Pocket Queen, King, Deep Pocket King, California King, Deep Pocket California King
  • Material: 100% cotton
  • Construction: Flannel
  • Flannel weight: 6 oz./sq. yd advertised; tested at 6.5
  • Pocket depth: Standard sizes fit mattresses up to 14 inches deep; deep pocket options fit mattresses up to 18 inches deep

These are the heaviest flannel sheets we’ve tested. They advertise a mighty 6 ounces per square yard and tested even heavier. The difference is clear the moment you touch them.

There are plenty of “velvet flannel” sheets, but this luxurious set felt most like actual velvet. The Company Store claims the softness is due to multiple brushings, but in whatever they reason, they’re immediately, noticeably different.

This was the fuzziest flannel we tried, and it’s brushed on both sides, adding to its plush softness and incredible comfort. These sheets are warm, and fuzzy, but not scratchy.

We should note the high price tag, but that’s honestly expected for a flannel set this heavyweight and this high quality. They’re a great choice for anyone who wants the warmest flannel sheets possible.

Pros

  • Feels velvety

  • Lofty and thick

  • Very warm

Cons

  • Pieces sold individually

  • Potentially too warm for some

folded set of percale sheets on end of bed
Credit: Reviewed / Camryn Rabideau

Linen Home's percale sheets are crisp, breathable, and budget-friendly.

Best Value Percale
Linen Home Cotton Percale Sheet Set
  • Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King
  • Material: 100% cotton
  • Construction: Percale
  • Thread count: 200 thread count
  • Pocket depth: Fits mattresses up to 16” deep

This Linen Home offering didn’t top the performance tests for percale sheets, but they’re comfortable, solid sheets. Their ratio of performance to price propelled them into our “best value” spot for percale.

These sheets are made from 100% cotton that’s certified Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex. They were more solid-feeling than some other percale, less airy but still smooth, crisp, and breathable enough for comfort. They also performed well in stain testing, with nearly all of our spilled fruit juice coming out with no pre-treatment. We also appreciated the broad range of colors.

There are some downsides. The first is the slightly funky smell we encountered upon opening them, but that disappeared on the first wash. The other is that the pillowcases were slightly scratchy to the touch, compared to the sheets, though they may soften up with another wash or two.

All in all, these sheets were comfortable. While different colors have different prices, they’re all currently less than $50 on Amazon.

Pros

  • Affordable

  • Neat construction

Cons

  • Shrunk substantially

A person puts Buffy linen sheets on a bed.
Credit: Reviewed / Betsey Goldwasser

The best linen sheets we tested from Buffy keep you cool and feel soft to the touch.

Best Linen
Buffy Linen Sheet Set
  • Sizes: Full, Queen, King, Cali King
  • Material: 100% long-staple hemp
  • Construction: Linen
  • Thread count: 102 single-ply thread count
  • Pocket depth: Fits mattresses up to 15” deep

Hemp may be an unexpected material for linen, but these sheets from Buffy hit a great balance between quality and value that made them our top pick for linen sheets. While a lot of the linens we tested were fuzzy or even coarse, these sheets had a uniquely smooth and cool feel.

A little of their initial slickness washed out over our five test washes, but they still felt smoothest out of any sheets we tested. In our stain test, these sheets were left only with a faint mark, and while they shrank a little, their initial size accounted for that. These sheets were deep enough to handle our mattress even after they were done shrinking.

Buffy’s return policy is also fairly unique. They offer a seven-day trial, with a hold on the charge during that time. If you’re unsatisfied with the sheets and return them within that window, the transaction won’t even hit your credit card.

Pros

  • Free trial

  • Smoother, cooler feel

  • Easy to care for

Cons

  • Some shrinkage


Other Bed Sheets We Tested

Product image of Parachute Home Percale Sheet Set
Parachute Home Percale Sheet Set
  • Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
  • Material: 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton
  • Construction: Percale
  • Thread count: Unlisted
  • Pocket depth: Fits mattresses up to 16” deep

These Parachute sheets combine the best aspects of percale—cool, light, breathable, and smooth—with incredible attention to detail in construction. The seams and stitching are sturdy, the fabric feels great, and overall they’re in tight competition with Brooklinen.

Manufactured in Portugal, their 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton material is the best of the best.The garment-washed fabric has a matte finish and a soft feel. It did a great job maintaining the perfect temperature throughout the night, and It’s Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex-certified.

They do wrinkle easily, like percale typically does, and they didn’t fare well in our stain testing at all. We were also frustrated by the unique pillowcase closures. With the seam in the middle, they’re great at keeping your pillow in place, but they also mean only one side of the pillow has a smooth surface for your face.

Still, if you want a great, crisp feel and you’re tidy enough that you’re not worried about staining, this is a great set of sheets.

Pros

  • Pretty, trendy colors

Cons

  • Rough texture

  • Top sheet not included

How We Test Bed Sheets

The Testers

Camryn Rabideau has been testing sheets and other bedding for several years (and is an expert at folding fitted sheets). In addition to her experience in product testing, she studied textiles, fashion merchandising, and design.

Jamie Ueda has spent years working for various apparel and textile companies, and prides herself on helping Reviewed readers make smart purchasing decisions for everything fabric-related—whether it be cooling sheets or other bedding, or clothing, shoes, and accessories, like breathable face masks.

Lindsey Vickers, former senior staff writer covering sleep here at Reviewed, also contributed to testing additional sheets that we've added to this guide.

The Tests

We have our testers sleep on bed sheets multiple times, evaluating factors like softness, comfort, temperature regulation, and even whether they make noise when shifting around. Our sheet testers also use their textiles expertise to examine the stitching and construction, as well.

We also assess them for factors like wrinkling and staining, and how easily they clean up. We stain them with fruit juice (and sometimes soda,) then crumple them up and leave them in a sealed bag overnight. Afterwards, we wash them without any pre-treatment, to see whether they retain any staining.

What to Know When Buying Sheets

The easiest thing to figure out about sheets is whether they feel nice against your skin, and that’s obviously important. But there are other factors to consider, as well. The fiber, construction method, and thread count can all affect how sheets feel, perform, and wear over time, and we consider them all when testing and recommending the best sheets.

Fabric Types

There are three types of fiber that go into sheet material: natural, synthetic, and semi-synthetic.

Natural fibers include plant-derived fabrics like cotton and linen, as well as animal-derived fabrics like silk and wool. Synthetic materials like polyester are made from petroleum. Semi-synthetics start with natural products such as wood pulp or cellulose from plants, which are then chemically broken down so they can be made into thread and woven or knit into fabric. Rayon, bamboo viscose, and lyocell (sold under the brand name Tencel) are semi-synthetics.

What type of sheets are the best quality?

The best sheets are going to combine high-quality, long-staple fabric with a quality weave. The types of construction, from sateen to percale to flannel, aren’t any better or worse than the others. They each have unique qualities that make them suitable for different people or situations.

Cotton is known for breathability. Popular types include Pima, Egyptian, and American Upland. Each has a different staple length—the length of a piece of fiber once it’s harvested. Longer-staple cotton makes more durable fabrics.

Pima or Egyptian cotton tend to be longer-staple. While Egyptian cotton is a kind of cotton, some people will refer to any cotton grown in Egypt as “Egyptian cotton.” To make sure you’re getting the right, high-quality material, look specifically for cotton labeled “long” or “extra long.”

Synthetic fibers aren’t generally as breathable as cotton, though some polyesters can be soft and have moisture-wicking properties. Some synthetic blends combine benefits from different fibers, such as the softness of cotton and strength of polyester. Microfiber sheets also fall under synthetics.

Synthetic naturals, or semi-synthetics, include fabrics like bamboo viscose and rayon. They’re made from processed wood pulp or plant cellulose that’s chemically processed to create fiber that can be woven or knit into fabric. These materials may provide benefits like moisture wicking and cooling, but they can lack the durability that cotton offers.

Pilling is when fibers break, pulling to the surface and forming little balls. Longer-staple fabrics can help prevent pilling.

Linens or “bed linens” are common, general names for bedsheets. However, there is also a fabric called linen that comes from flax. Some sheets actually are made of linen, but you may hear the term thrown around for bedding in general.

Thread Count

Thread count refers to the number of threads in a square inch of fabric. The number is everywhere when shopping for woven sheets like percale or sateen. Most people assume that higher thread counts equal higher quality. Unfortunately, it’s not that straightforward.

Different countries measure thread count differently. In the United States, the ply—the number of fiber pieces twisted together to make a thread—is not counted toward the total thread count. In other countries, plies get counted, so thread counts may appear double those of comparable sheets manufactured in the U.S.

On top of that, thread count is less important than the quality of the cotton. Long-staple cottons like pima cotton or Egyptian cotton can be key to making soft, durable sheets. (Just make sure that you’re buying actual, long-staple Egyptian cotton and not just “cotton made in Egypt.”)

Finally, too-high thread counts can actually make sheets feel stiff and uncomfortable. Generally speaking, experts recommend not worrying too much about thread count. You may generally aim for a thread count above 200 to 250 for durability’s sake. But it’s not the most important factor, and some companies no longer even share the information.

Fabric Construction

Fabric’s construction, whether woven or knit, also affects the texture. Woven fabrics used in bedding include percale, satin or sateen, twill, and flannel. The main type of knit used is jersey.

Percale weave follows a simple over-under weave pattern and is usually made from long-staple cotton. The long fiber and the weave combine to make a smooth, durable fabric.

Satin/sateen weaves are composed of threads woven together in a perpendicular and parallel pattern. The unique weave makes the fabric smoother and gives them their characteristic sheen. However, the floating threads in these fabrics can be more prone to snagging. Because of its soft feel, sateen is highly recommended for people with sensitive skin.

Twill is newer to the bedding market and known for its durability. The diagonal weave allows for a higher number of yarns to be packed tightly together. Twill sheets tend to have a more textured feel than satin and sateen. Even if you haven’t seen twill sheets, you’ve encountered at least one twill fabric in clothing: denim.

Flannel starts with a plain or twill weave, usually with a higher thread count. It’s then treated with a process called “calendaring” to make it fuzzy. Flannel is extra warm, and popular in cooler seasons and locales.

Jersey sheets have a soft and stretchy feel. Because this type of knit fabric is commonly used for T-shirts, many jersey sheets feel like you are sleeping on one.

Meet the testers

Camryn Rabideau

Camryn Rabideau

Contributor

@CamrynWrites

Camryn Rabideau is a full-time freelance writer and product tester with eight years of experience. She's been lucky enough to test hundreds of products firsthand, and her specialties include bedding and pet products, which often require help from her two dogs, three cats, and flock of rambunctious chickens.

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Lindsey Vickers

Lindsey Vickers

Senior Staff Writer, Sleep

@lindseyvix

Lindsey writes about sleep, lifestyle, and more for Reviewed. In her waking hours, she likes to spend time outside, read, cook, and bake. She holds a master’s in journalism from Boston University and bachelors' degrees in English Literature and Anthropology from the University of Utah.

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Jamie Ueda

Jamie Ueda

Apparel Staff Writer

Jamie writes about clothing, shoes, and accessories for Reviewed. She loves apparel and doesn't like to sacrifice fashion, comfort, or quality in whatever she wears.

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