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Before you continue Like your favorite t-shirt, this cotton blend jersey sheet set is comfortable, laid back, and suitable for any season. In addition to having optimal stretch and several color options including geometric prints , it'll keep you warm in the winter and wick moisture in the summer, making it a no-hassle option for the entire semester.

For those who tend to overheat at night, bamboo is a wonderful option. These Zen Bamboo luxury sheets are made from a blend of bamboo-derived rayon and microfiber, so they're moisture-wicking, breathable, and cooling. Best sheets I ever bought. This unique set actually has a convenient pocket built into the side of the fitted sheet, which is a life-saver for those with bunk beds or minimal table space. The pocket is ideal for phones, remotes, or earbuds, and there's even a hole at the bottom so you can feed your charger through.

The sheets themselves are made from a cotton sateen material that stretches to fit extra long beds meaning they're awesome for dorm rooms , and they're available in tons of fun designs and both patterned and solid colors. Affordable college sheets are rarely high quality, but this Pure Beech set has the potential to last you all four years.

The soft jersey knit is made from high-strength modal fibers, so even though they feel lightweight and stretchy, they're also super durable — even after several washes in the communal laundry room. The Threshold Performance sheet set is the go-to for people whose biggest concern is texture. Of the 10 sets we tried for our guide to the best flannel sheets , the L. Bean set ranked among the plushest while never feeling clingy. Some Wirecutter staffers have used these sheets for years and rave about them.

The seams are securely stitched, which we think will help these sheets stand up to years of use and washing. Photo: Michael Hession. The L. Flaws but not dealbreakers: In our tests, these sheets shed more lint than other sets. Supersoft, well-made, and reasonably priced, these flannel sheets will keep most people toasty and happy on cold winter nights.

Why we like them: Many of the cheaper sets we tested for our cotton sheets guide felt scratchy or cheap, but not the Threshold Performance Thread Count Sheet Set. These sheets drape as nicely as sets four times the price, and feel soft and durable. The Threshold Performance set has a nice three-layered edging detail on the hem of the pillowcases and the flat sheet.

Flaws but not dealbreakers: Pet hair, lint, and other fibers tend to stick to the fabric, but the sheets clean up nicely. Why we like them: Everyone should own at least a couple of sets of soft, breathable cotton sheets, and L. They feel nicer than sets twice the price and wear exceptionally well. The JCPenney sateen set has a silkier, heavier texture that makes it a little warmer; the sheets are nearly wrinkle-free and also come in a California king. We think that both sets make a solid base layer for dressing your bed year-round.

The embroidered-hem finish on the JCPenney Home sheets is nearly identical to that on the more expensive Cuddledown sheets. The detail adds to the luxurious feel of these sheets.