Hot Sleepers, Swap To These Sheets This Summer

The Benefits of Linen Sheets for a Cool and Comfortable Sleep

Is there any feeling worse than waking up after a night of sleep feeling overheated and sweaty? I think not. As any hot sleeper knows, the summer can be a particularly tough time to stay cool and sleep well. However, a simple bedding swap can make all the difference. If you haven’t invested in linen sheets yet, you may be missing out on some cool, refreshing rest.

Linen is both breathable and absorbent, making it a great choice for warmer weather. That’s in addition to a few other benefits:

• Durability: Linen is more durable than cotton and can even become softer with each wash cycle, so you might be able to hang onto them for a longer time.
• Investment: The initial price tag on these sheets might induce some sticker shock, but buying sheets with this material is an investment that can pay dividends down the line.

To help you find the perfect linen sheets for you, we scoured the Internet to track down some of the best options at different price points for a cool night’s rest.

Amazon: Affordable and Reliable Options

Mellanni Sheets
These simple sheets from a trusted brand are fade-, stain-, shrink-, odor-, pill- and static-resistant and can fit mattresses up to 16 inches thick. Made with 100% flax linen, they're one of the cheaper options on this list, but as one reviewer notes, "Their price belies how luxurious these sheets really are!" The only downside is they have a pretty limited size and color range — they're available in queen and king, and two colors.

Shilucheng Sheets
These breathable sheets come in so many colors. Available in four- or six-piece sets (the six-piece option comes with two more pillowcases), and a ton of solid colors. The fitted sheet can fit mattresses up to 16 inches, and the brand claims that even though these are made with 100% French linen, they still have cotton-like softness — a plus since a lot of linen sheets are noted as feeling somewhat rough and scratchy for the first few washes. Get these in sizes full-California king.

Target: A Wider Size Range

Bokser Home Sheets
Available in solid colors as well as a couple floral patterns, these sheets have a few cool features: The fitted sheet comes with directional labels for the top and bottom so making the bed can be a breeze, and the pillowcases have an envelope closure to keep them in place. These come in sizes twin-Cal king, and can fit mattresses up to 16 inches.

Brooklinen: Classic Linen Sheets with Striped Patterns

Washed European Linen Sheet Set
You know Brooklinen. Their washed European linen sheet set is a bestseller, and is garment-washed for extra softness. The pillowcases have envelope closures, and the fitted sheet has long/short tags for ease in putting it on. These fit mattresses up to 15 inches and come in sizes full-Cal king, with tons of solid colors as well as chic striped options available.

Amazon: Sheets with Two Mattress Depths

These sheets turned at least one reviewer into a lifelong customer, and it's not hard to see why: In addition to the wide range of solid colors and sizes (twin-Cal king), this set also offers more flexibility because you can choose between a 16-inch deep fitted sheet or one that fits mattresses up to 19 inches thick in every size except twin and twin XL. These are also six-piece sets for the most part, providing four pillowcases instead of the standard two.

Parachute: Best-Selling Linen Sheets

Parachute Linen Sheets
4.9 stars across more than 4,000 ratings is a feat. These appear to remain ever-popular, often selling out — in fact, they're sold out in some colors right now, so if you want these, you'll want to act fast. You can choose between side open and back envelope closures for the pillowcases. These come in sizes full-Cal king and a range of pleasant, earthy solid colors.

Quince: Affordable and Popular

A popular set from Quince that starts at under $100. 100% linen sheets for under $90 is nearly unheard of, especially with as many 5-star reviews as this Quince set has racked up. Flat sheet haters will appreciate the option to choose whether or not you want one included with your set, and the fitted sheet fits mattresses up to 16 inches. These also have an impressive color and pattern range, with over 30 options available in sizes twin-split king.

Boll & Branch: Well-Worth the Cost

These garment-washed Boll & Branch sheets are soft to the touch and have a 6-inch hemline for a luxurious look on the flat sheet and pillowcases. The fitted sheet can go on mattresses up to 17 inches thick, and comes with directional tags for added convenience in putting them on. These come in a few different muted earth tones and sizes twin-split king, with an option to buy the king size with standard pillowcases instead of king-size pillowcases.

Nordstrom: Cool Pastels

If fun pastels like sky blue and baby pink are more your speed than muted earth tones, you might appreciate this Sijo set that comes in seven colors and sizes full-Cal king. Reviewers say these are "worth every penny"; "I washed mine several times and they still look like new," one reviewer wrote. These can fit mattresses up to 15 inches.

Amazon: Durable and Cooling

These anti-tear sheets have a 16-inch pocket and come in a bunch of solid colors. They're stonewashed to be soft to the touch, but like all linen sheets, are designed to get softer over time with multiple washes. You can grab these in sizes full-Cal king.

Nordstrom: Extra-Luxurious Option

"The quality is unmatched compared to other high end brands," one reviewer wrote of this Coyuchi set, which yes, is more expensive than every other option on this list but is designed to last. Able to fit mattresses up to 15 inches, these are both durable and soft. The sheets come in a few different solid colors and sizes full-Cal king.

The Citizenry: Stonewashed Linen Bed Bundle

The Citizenry’s high-quality linen bedding set is worth the premium price tag. “I immediately noticed (and reviewers also noted) that unlike other linen sheets, there is no ‘break-in’ period,” she wrote in previous coverage. “The sheets arrive as soft and if you’ve been washing them regularly for months, minus the wear and tear. They’re shockingly thick and plush, significantly more so than any other linen sheets I’ve experienced. The fact that they continue to get softer while still retaining the same level of thickness is mind-bending. It’s no wonder they’re a bestseller.”

Amazon: Cotton-Linen Blend Coverlet Set

In addition to sheets, you may also be interested in investing in other linen bedding, like this coverlet set that comes with a quilt and pillow shams. The set is made with a cotton-linen blend on one side, so they remain cool and breathable against you as you sleep. You can grab these in several different solid colors and sizes twin-king.