Wirecutter Bed Sheets

After years of researching bed sheets-from cotton to flannel and everywhere in between-we've found the best sheet sets no matter what your preference. With so many bedding start-ups promising premium-quality sheets for less, it can be hard to keep everything straight, especially now that it feels like every home company is getting in the bedding. Whether you're shopping for cotton percale or silky bamboo, we've slept on nearly 100 different bedsheets to find the best ones.

We tested the best sheet sets for your bed, including cooling sheets for hot sleepers and sets made of organic cotton, percale, sateen, linen and flannel. The Wirecutter Show We're getting nerdy about sheets-why you might be unhappy with your current set, how to pick ones you'll actually love, and the marketing scams to avoid. Guest: Wirecutter senior staff writer Jackie Reeve Additional Reading: The Best Sheets The Best Cotton Sheets The Joy (and Anxiety) of Sleeping on $2,000 Sheets.

Jackie Reeve, Wirecutter's in-house sheets expert, enlightens us on everything you need to know to invest in a great set you'll be happy with for years. This episode covers: Percale vs sateen: Percale and sateen are terms that describe how sheets are woven, and the weave determines the feel of the fabric. Looking for the best sheets? These sets are soft-and they'll look great on your bed and last a long while, too, according to Consumer Reports' tests.

Our experts have spent hundreds of hours testing the best sheets and bedding, from comforters and duvet covers to pillow cases and throw blankets. We've researched, tested, and reviewed hundreds of items to find the best bedding and accessories for your bedroom. Here's every set of sheets we recommend, from breezy summer linen to cozy winter flannel, from neutral solids to quirky prints.