Bed Sheets: Reviews

Updated May 2011
We've all heard that thread count alone shouldn't be used to judge the quality of a sheet. But what factors SHOULD you consider? We checked with experts who subject sheets to multiple washings (to assess durability, colorfastness and shinkage), and with others who judge sheets purely on feel to identify the best values. We also assessed user reviews at Amazon.com and Bed Bath and Beyond to find sheets least like to shrink and pill. Read on for our best bets.
 

Best cotton sateen bed sheets

Wamsutta Dream Zone Sheets *Est. $160 for a queen set Learn More

ConsumerReports.org: Editors at ConsumerReports.org evaluate Wamsutta Dream Zone Sheets among 10 cotton sateen bed sheets as well as 10 sheets with a percale weave and three made of fibers other than cotton.

BedBathAndBeyond.com: BedBathAndBeyond.com is one of the few retailers that sell Wamsutta sheets.

Best cotton percale bed sheets

L.L.Bean 280-Thread-Count Pima Cotton Percale Sheets *Est. $115 for a queen set Compare Prices

ConsumerReports.org: Editors at ConsumerReports.org evaluate L.L.Bean 280-Thread-Count Pima Cotton Percale Sheets among 10 cotton percale bed sheets as well as 10 sheets with a sateen weave and three made of fibers other than cotton.

LLBean.com: L.L.Bean 280-Thread-Count Pima Cotton Percale receives a solid rating of 4.2 stars out of 5 from about two dozen reviewers.

Flannel sheet set

Garnet Hill Signature Flannel Sheets *Est. $145 for a queen set Learn More

Good Housekeeping: Good Housekeeping magazine evaluates 12 sheet sets, including two products by Garnet Hill.

GarnetHill.com: GarnetHill.com began selling flannel bed sheets in 1976 and since then has begun selling other types as well as other manufacturers' products.

Apartment Therapy.com: ApartmentTherapy.com has several short user reviews of Garnet Hill Signature Flannel Sheets.

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