A low-quality set of sheets can make your prized mattress feel like a nightmare. On the flip side, the best sheets can upgrade it from a simple cushion to a dreamy oasis. Needless to say, the stakes are high when it comes to buying bedding—and, with so many fabrics and different prices on the market, the process is often overwhelming. Luckily, after years of researching, testing, and reviewing hoards of sheet sets from reputable brands, we’ve done the seemingly impossible: curate a list of the nine best sheet sets for every kind of sleeper.
Most options on our all-star list are crafted from cotton or linen fabric. These two plant-based materials provide optimal airflow for hot sleepers all while getting softer with every wash. But, we also plucked some semi- and fully synthetic sets made from lyocell bamboo, Tencel, and microfiber due to their comparable, but much more affordable, coziness. From $30 Amazon hidden gems to Cultiver’s $400+ luxurious linen threads, you can’t go wrong with our top picks for the best sheet sets.
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Best Linen Sheets: The Citizenry Stonewashed Linen Sheet Set
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Stonewashed Linen Sheet Set
The Citizenry’s best-selling linen sheet set is one of the best on the market, according to hundreds of reviews. It’s available in 14 stylish colorways and made from 100% French flax fabric. Linen sheets reign supreme because of their breathable weave, natural plant fibers, and durability—they are especially famous for getting softer with every wash. One on-site reviewer, Caroline S., says they do exactly that. She writes, “These sheets are so soft and they only get softer in the wash. I feel like I’m sleeping in a cloud, and the beige color is perfect for fall.” Another reviewer Jennifer N. warns that they are not the best sheets for those who “sleep extra hot” because “the texture feels like being wrapped in a bear hug from your safest friend who’s wearing their favorite button up.” She adds, “I’ll still probably use my percale sheets in the summer, but they’re going to feel so blandly smooth after becoming accustomed to these.” Needless to say, The Citizenry makes an impressive set of linen sheets.
Best Bamboo Sheets: Quince Bamboo Sheet Set
Last December, I tested several bamboo sheets and deemed Quince’s $130 set the best overall. The DTC brand excels at making high-quality products with more affordable price tags. This set, for example, is just a little over $100 and crafted from viscose derived from organic bamboo—a fabric that is best known for its silky feel, antimicrobial properties, temperature regulation, and luxurious sheen. Quince’s set checked every box for less than many retailers $200+ queen bamboo sheets. The weave was so soft that it practically slipped through my fingers. Plus, it kept me cool all night long. If you’re a fan of bamboo sheets’ unique characteristics, this is the set to buy.
Best Eucalyptus Sheets: Sijo AiryWeight Eucalyptus Sheet Set
Sijo’s AiryWeight set is like Quince’s Bamboo Sheet Set’s cousin. Its Tencel Lyocell Eucalyptus material is also a semi-synthetic fabric derived from wood pulp that has cooling, hypoallergenic properties as well as a soft, slippery feel. I was thoroughly impressed by how supple Sijo’s threads were upon opening the package and bonus: The color was just as rich in person as it is pictured on site. I tested them during winter but I would definitely save these for hot summer weather. The fitted sheet is a bit on the thinner side, but this kept me cool as I slept beneath my top sheet, blanket, and comforter. If you like bamboo sheets with a bit less of a slippery feel, opt for Sijo’s silky eucalyptus set.
Best Percale Sheets: Saatva Percale Sheet Set
Percale is for hot sleepers, practical shoppers, and hotel sheets-lovers. The cotton weave is durable, soft, and crisp. Saatva’s set specifically blew me away when I tested it and many others in January. Like Sijo’s sheets, these run a tad thin but therefore don’t trap body heat. The set’s long-staple cotton and 200-thread count also helps with breathability. A big plus are the fitted sheet’s deep pockets that enveloped my queen mattress with ease. Although Saatva is best known for its organic mattresses, all hot sleepers should give the brand’s crisp cotton percale sheets a try.
