7 Best Linen Sheets for a Cooler Night's Sleep, Tested by Our Bedding Experts

With a beautiful embroidered trim surrounding the edge, these sheets from Garnet Hill look delicate on a bed, lending an almost antique appeal. The sheets are garment washed to enhance softness. Despite their delicate look and feel, the sheets actually proved to be quite strong in our evaluations. The linen material resisted pilling and barely shrunk in our washability tests.

Garnet Hill's sheets can be purchased a set or separately, which is ideal for someone who skips the top sheet (flat sheet).

WHAT USERS SAY: One consumer tester said that these linen sheets felt much softer than the other sets she has tried, but she was happy that they still felt crisp against her skin. Another tester shared, “I am in love with how soft and comfortable the feel is on my bed when I get in; I don’t want to get up.” All our testers said the sheets helped them to maintain a comfortable temperature too, including one who commented “They felt crisp, and I was able to stay cool sleeping."

As for the appearance, one tester shared, "I loved the beautiful detail on the pillowcase and the top of the sheet—it truly looks like old-fashioned needlework like my grandmother did." The sheets are thin and airy, so one tester noted that she was able to see the colorful logos on her mattress and pillow through the bedding.

Parachute's linen sheets are highly searched for among online shoppers, and we've found that they live up to the hype—they truly are soft, strong, and breathable. And while the price is high, you can opt to buy each component separately and forego the top sheet or pillowcases and swap out different colors to curate your perfect set. Plus, you can pick pillowcases with a back envelope, side envelope, or regular side closure.

We've tested both the former iteration of these sheets and the latest fabrication in the Lab and have been impressed by both. According to Parachute, the new sheets are even stronger than the previous version, but are just as soft. The sheets also held up during our in-Lab durability tests with minimal shrinkage and excellent strength, though they did have a noticeably wrinkled appearance after washing.

WHAT USERS SAY: When we evaluated the sheets, we were impressed by their softness after just one wash, and so were our testers who gave them high softness scores in a blind comparison of other linen fabrics.

One GH staffer has personally owned a set for over five years and can confirm that they've held up well over time. Another consumer tester described the sheets as "beautifully made" and shared, "They fit my bed perfectly." Testers also said the material felt "breathable," making them ideal for hot sleepers.

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These top-tested sheets are pre-washed for an lived-in feel that one user called "the perfect balance between crisp and soft." The sheets outperformed other sets in our evaluations, earning high comfort and temperature-regulation ratings from testers. Though the sheets are on the more expensive end of the linen sets we've tested, Cultiver lets you request complimentary (free) fabric swatches to try out before you buy (you just pay for shipping).

In our Textiles Lab tests, the material held up well to laundering with barely any shrinkage, but it did show significant creases during our wrinkle-resistance evaluations.

✔️ WHAT USERS SAY: Multiple consumer testers commented on the soft and luxe texture, with one highlighting its airy quality and noting that she doesn't overheat on these like other sheets she's tried. Another shared, "I tend to favor cotton sheets because they are soft, but these linen sheets surprised me. They were so comfortable and soft."

An updated version of Brooklinen's best-selling linen sheets, this cozy set has thousands of five-star reviews on the brand's site and performed well in our Lab tests. According to the brand, the sheets are "new and improved" with a heavier weight material that's both stronger and softer than before.

The any-reason return policy for up to 365 days (with a small $9.95 return fee) makes these sheets a great option if you're not 100% sure about investing in linen sheets but still want to give them a try.

Though they weren’t the softest linen sheets, they were very durable and had almost no shrinkage, even after multiple washes. The sheets also resisted major pilling after being rubbed repeatedly by our Martindale abrasion tester.

✔️ WHAT USERS SAY: In the Lab, we especially love how the sides are labeled “long” and “short” (genius!) so there’s less struggling to make your bed. Testers agreed, including one who highlighted, "They were easy to put on the mattress, especially with the tags marking which side went where."

A tester who sleeps hot shared, "My husband raved about these sheets, he said they kept him cool all night long. These sheets have a nice, crisp feel, if you want more body and structure from your sheets, these fit the bill," further adding, "They will be my favorite sheets for summer!" Another tester said she barely felt the top sheet at night, since it was so breathable.

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Unlike most pre-packaged sheets, Linoto lets you build your own customized set. There are lots of options to choose from, like the depth of your fitted sheet—which ranges from a shallow 9-inch option to a super deep-pocket 21-inch version—or whether you want the pillowcase to open at the ends or on the back. Linoto also offers unique sizes like "Olympic" bedding and even European sizing. Beyond that, there are tons of colors to choose from. If you prefer organic, the brand has an organic linen bedding collection for a higher cost.

Linoto is a consistent leader in our tests for its thoughtfully crafted linen bedding, and these sheets didn't disappoint. The fabric is built to last, outperforming other linens we've tested for fabric strength and overall durability.

WHAT USERS SAY: One tester said, "They have a nice weight to them, while still being very breathable. I typically sleep hot and felt very comfortable with these sheets." Another similarly shared, "They were super comfortable and I never felt overheated, and the sheets were cozy."

Just beware that the brand's products may take a little longer to ship because they're manufactured by a small team of craftsmen in the USA—but to us, that makes them worth the wait.