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Good Housekeeping

Take This Quiz and We’ll Tell You What Sheets to Buy

Caroline Picard
Updated
Photo credit: damedeeso - Getty Images
Photo credit: damedeeso - Getty Images

From Good Housekeeping

Falling asleep - and staying asleep - is hard enough as it is. And when you add not-so-great bedding to the mix, that makes getting your full eight hours even more difficult. Enter the ultimate guide to sheets.

Whether you're a hot sleeper prone to night sweats (no shame) or a sensitive soul looking for the softest fabric around, there's a best set for you. Small differences like percale or sateen weave, 100% cotton or blended fabric, and of course price, can all affect when you should click "add to cart."

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Based on the our most recent test conducted at the Good Housekeeping Institute, the Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheet Set is our favorite all-around pick, but answer the questions below to get suggestions personalized just for you.

Photo credit:  Mellanni
Photo credit: Mellanni

Best value: The super-soft microfiber Mellanni Bed Sheet Set is only $25 and has more than 32,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. It also shrank minimally in the wash and wrinkled less than most cotton sheets in our test.

  • $29 for Twin Size

  • $25 for Queen Size

  • $29 for King Size


Photo credit: Boll & Branch
Photo credit: Boll & Branch

Best splurge: Not only is the cotton in Boll & Branch Solid Hemmed Sheet Set organic and Fair Trade Certified, but these linens also delivered on strength and softness.

  • $200 for Twin Size

  • $240 for Queen Size

  • $250 for King Size

Photo credit: Slumber Cloud
Photo credit: Slumber Cloud

Super soft: The A blend of cotton and Outlast viscose fabric goes into the Slumber Cloud Stratus Sheet Set. The sateen weave also makes it feel even more silky-smooth.

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  • $125 for Twin Size

  • $161 for Queen Size

  • $179 for King Size


Photo credit: Parachute
Photo credit: Parachute

Cool and crisp: As opposed to sateen, percale is a grid-like weave thats help keep you from feeling overheated at night. The Parachute Percale Sheet Set also sets itself apart amongst the other 100% cotton options in our test thanks to its pill- and shrink-resistant qualities. Bonus: You can buy it with or without a flat sheet.

  • $229 for Twin Size

  • $289 for Queen Size

  • $329 for King Size

Photo credit: Marriott
Photo credit: Marriott

Wrinkle-free: Cotton blends, like in the Marriott Signature Sheet Set, typically lie flatter than other options made with 100% cotton - an important quality that helps hotel sheets look so sharp!

  • $217 for Queen Size

  • $249 for King Size


Photo credit: Cuddledown
Photo credit: Cuddledown

100% cotton: Cuddledown Hotel Sateen Sheet Set still has an incredibly smooth finish after laundering thanks to its wrinkle-resistant finish. The generously-sized linens can also fit bigger mattresses with room to spare.

  • $192 for Twin Size

  • $222 for Queen Size

  • $252 for King Size

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Photo credit: AmazonBasics

Jersey: While not part of our test, the AmazonBasics Heather Jersey Sheet Set has a four-and-a-half star rating if you're all about that cozy T-shirt feeling - and it's under $50.

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  • $31 for Twin Size

  • $43 for Queen Size

  • $50 for King Size


Photo credit: Saphyr
Photo credit: Saphyr

Linen: The French-made Saphyr Pure Linen Sheet Set won out against other linen options in our Institute test. While not everyone loves the feel of this particular textile, if you know you love it, it's worth the splurge.

  • $279 for Full Size

  • $299 for Queen Size

  • $329 for King Size


And if you want the best all-around pick ...

Photo credit: Brooklinen
Photo credit: Brooklinen

The Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheet Set won our most recent sheets test at the Good Housekeeping Institute Textile Lab. The cotton sateen fabric withstood washing and won points for its smoothness. The fitted sheet even has hidden tabs labeled "long side" and "short side" to make bed-making a snap.

We're not the only fans. At one point earlier this year, the brand had a 5,000-person waitlist! Luckily they're back in stock now in tons of colors and patterns. Bonus: There's a 60-day, any-reason return policy if you don't totally fall in love.

  • $129 for Twin Size

  • $149 for Queen Size

  • $169 for King Size

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