Wamsutta Zen Comforts

The best reviews for Wamsutta Zen Comforts sheets are from LinenPlace.com, a retailer that ranks only the products it sells. About a quarter of the sheets rated on LinenPlace.com get the maximum softness rating, including Wamsutta Zen Comforts. Real Simple magazine divides sheets into three categories according to thread count, with the Wamsutta Zen Comforts recommended in the 250- to 400-thread-count division.

People who value sustainable agriculture are increasingly drawn to bamboo fabric, which is made from bamboo grass usually grown without pesticides (although chemicals may be used to separate fibers). Zen Comforts bed sheets are 40 percent bamboo and 60 percent cotton. The advantage of this blend is that it is less prone to shrinkage than pure bamboo fiber yet remains soft and breathable. Professional reviews most often describe Wamsutta Zen Comforts sheets (which boast a 300-thread count) as soft or supple. There are just three colors, however, and the smallest size offered is queen. If you want a crisper feel, you're probably going to want cotton percale. Reviews for percale sheets point to Garnet Hill Signature Scalloped Percale (*est. $135 for a queen set) as a good choice.