Bed Sheet Brands and Links

Bed-sheet buyer resources

Experts at AllergyBuyersClub.com recommend that allergy sufferers use a dust mite cover. These covers, which fit over the mattress and under a fitted sheet, help reduce allergies by creating an inhospitable environment for mites.

For advice and recommendations on choosing the mattress itself, see our reports on mattresses and inflatable air beds.

About.com's interior decorating guide, Coral Nafie, has a good article on the basics of choosing bed sheets. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Real Simple magazine says the fiber, weave, finish and dye on sheets are as important as thread count.

Bed Bath & Beyond has an in-depth buying guide for sheets.

This bed-sheet buying guide at Cabelas.com discusses thread count, number of plies, weave, pocket depth on fitted sheets and mattress sizes.

The buying guide for sheets at Macys.com explains thread count, different types of cotton and weaves, one-ply vs. two-ply and mattress sizes.

EBay offers a detailed Bedding Buying Guide that covers selecting sheets, as well as choosing other elements of the bedroom, including mattresses and décor. It also has a great section on bedding basics.

Silk Sheets Guide provides information about types of silk bedding and the benefits of silk.

The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers about the unnatural aspects of bedding labeled as made from bamboo.

The Sierra Club's Green Home blog contains a guide to eco-friendly beds and bedding.

MarthaStewart.com has a step-by-step guide to neatly folding a fitted sheet.

Sheet brands

Court of Versailles is manufactured by Springs Global and sold through Macys and other retailers.

Cuddledown is a manufacturer of sheets and other home fashions that sells its products online. Very few products have accumulated owner reviews.

Empress Silk is a U.S.-based manufacturer of a variety of sheet types, including silk, silk blends, organic cotton and bamboo blends. The company sells its products online through its Empress Home site. Several products have consumer reviews.

Garnet Hill sells its own brand of bed sheets as well has other brands, such as Eileen Fisher, Lilly Pulitzer, Nicola Home and Frette. Many products have received owner-written reviews.

Indika Organics makes and sells three types of organic sheets with plant dyes. Owner reviews aren't available on the site.  

JCPenney sells its own brand of sheets in addition to many other brands. Most product listings include owner reviews.

Kumi Kookoon is a manufacturer of silk sheets and other products. Products can be ordered online, but there are no owner reviews.

L.L.Bean sells its own brand of sheets made of cotton, percale or flannel. Many product listings include owner reviews.

Magnolia Organics makes and sells organic cotton sheets with a thread count ranging from 200 to 550. There are no consumer reviews on this site.

Pottery Barn sells its own brand of sheets, including a line made of organic cotton. Other styles are available at PBteen and Pottery Barn Kids. Consumers can post reviews, but there are no visible ratings to quickly gauge which sheets are favorites.

Scent-Sation manufactures high-quality satin sheets. They can be ordered at this site, but owner reviews are not available.

Sealy sells its line of Best Fit! Sheets in 100 cotton sateen with a 330 or 400 thread count as well as in 100 percent cotton flannel. No owner reviews have been posted. 

Target sells its own line of sheets under the Home brand as well as brands by other manufacturers. Consumers can post reviews of bedding they have purchased.

Walmart sells its Canopy brand of sheets plus other brands. Some products have accumulated owner-written reviews.

Wamsutta is produced by Springs Global and sold through two retailers -- Bed Bath & Beyond and Belk.

West Point Home manufacturers some well-known brands of sheets, including Martex, Grand Patrician, Charisma and Polo Ralph Lauren. This site doesn't sell sheets or offer owner reviews.