The Best Linen Sheet Sets for the Best Sleep of Your Life

Brooklinen is known for its direct-to-consumer approach to bedding (and now bath linens), so although $289 (for a queen-sized set) is a lot to spend on bedding, it's still drastically cheaper than luxury brands that don't offer half the quality as Brooklinen. The sheets have a shorter break-in period than other linen sheets, and even after the first wash they were as soft and dreamy as we could possibly want. The sheets come in five core colors, but Brooklinen is known for putting out limited-edition colors that help bring some flair to the bedroom.

What's more, the sheets are Oeko-Tex certified to be free of harmful and dangerous chemicals, so you'll sleep soundly in more ways than one.

When it comes to linen sheets, Cultiver's are the best of the best — but at a very steep price. Out of the package, the sheets were already soft, but as one should, the initial washing process helped them break in even more, resulting in some of the finest linen sheets we could find and test.

Our tester, who tends to sleep hot, called these linen sheets a "revelation" because they helped him stay cool and comfortable through the night. So much so that he found the steep price to be worthy of their cooling ability, especially since they're relatively cheaper — and arguably better — than some fancy sleep tech designed to help people sleep cool.

As an added bonus, Cultiver offers its sheets in a huge selection of muted and understated colors, so everyone can find a set that suits them.

For those who want the look, feel and comfort of linen but don't want to drop too much cash, Quince makes an amazing set of linen sheets. Made from European flax, these sheets are soft and breathable. They're so breathable, in fact, that our tester found them to be much better at regulating his nighttime temperature than so-called "crisp, cooling" sheets. And as someone who describes himself as a hot sleeper, our tester noticed he has yet to sweat in his sleep since putting on Quince's linen sheets.

The Citizenry teams up with artisans around the world to create high-quality wares from furniture to bed sheets. Its linen sheets are made in partnership with the Portugal-based Machado Linen Mill, where the sheets are made in a fair-trade working environment. Additionally, the brand sources its French flax sustainability, and it's Oeko-Tex certified.

The sheets themselves are soft straight from the package, mostly owing to the stone-washing process they undergo, which not only makes them soft but creates a beautifully muted color. Our tester found these sheets don't wrinkle as badly as other linen sheets, though wrinkles come with the territory. After their initial wash, they became even softer, a feat we expected but couldn't imagine considering how great they were from the get-go.

From Sijo's material sourcing to construction, its linen sheet set is one of the most environmentally friendly set around. According to the brand, French flax doesn't require as much water to produce, making it a more eco-friendly material. Plus, it's Oeko-Tex certified so it's free of nasty chemicals.

Out of the package, our tester noticed they were scratchy, which made her hesitant about how much she would enjoy sleeping on them. But after the initial wash, the sheets broke in nicely and made for an enjoyable sleep. Our tester enjoyed the texture of the fabric, and gave bonus points to Sijo's sheets for helping her stay cool while she slept.

"I feel like I'm sleeping better and more deeply. probably because I'm not shifting around as much or having to take off a layer in the middle of the night," she says. Combine the comfort levels with the sheet's eco-friendly qualities, and you have a worthwhile bedding purchase.

Parachute's linen sheets tick every box. They're soft and breathable, and they're Oeko-Tex certified. Linen has a reputation for being cooling, as we can attest to with the other options on this list, but Parachute's sheets feel like they've turned an air conditioner into a sheet set (OK, not exactly). Our tester does appreciate how well the sheets feel like they're turning down the heat, staying cool throughout the night. These sheets will last you basically forever, so get ready for an excellent night's sleep every night of your life.