8 Best Cotton Sheets: Only The Finest Thread Counts

The queen-sized luxury bed sheets set from California Design Den give you a flat sheet, a deep pocket fitted sheet and two pillowcases. We reviewed the pure white design, but these sheets are available in thirty different patterns and colours and in eight sizes to suit various beds from a small twin to a California king.

These breathable sheets have a 400 thread count, which may sound low compared to other brands but it constructed with 100% long-staple fibres in a single-ply yarn to give a soft and smooth finish and great durability. 

Despite having a wide range of colours and designs, these cotton sheets are eco-friendly and free from any harmful chemicals, becoming softer with every wash, so they are suitable for even the most sensitive skins.

The sateen weave used in these sheets and pillowcases gives a dense weave that stands up well to frequent machine washing without any noticeable wear and tear or fraying. Sateen means that the construction pattern is one thread under and three threads over. This weaves results in a very soft, smooth touch and a subtle sheen look. They will be slightly thicker and therefore warmer than percale sheets, but they will require a lot less ironing. 

The California Design Den sheets are made in India, and while they don’t use Pima or Egyptian cotton, they are still great quality and won’t pill. 

The Queen Size set from Thread Spread is available in twenty colours that are all unpatterned and includes four pieces: a flat sheet, a fitted sheet with extra-deep pockets and two pillowcases. Thread Spread also offer six-piece sheet sets in full, Queen or California King sizes.

Whichever colour or size you opt for, the sheets are woven with 100% combed compact yarn. Compact yarning is one of the newer developments when it comes to spinning yarn and is considered more superior than the traditional combing process. It removes any short fibres and impurities, so you are left with long-staple, pure, high-quality cotton fibres. 

These sheets are made with long-staple Egyptian cotton in a woven sateen pattern, so you get a silky soft feel that is highly durable. As they have a high thread count of 1000, and a sateen weave, these sheets are relatively thick, so not best suited for those who prefer a very cool sleeping surface. 

Thread Spread use eco-friendly dyes in their cotton sheets, so you can be assured they are chemical-free and hypoallergenic. They also pledge to donate money towards education for the underprivileged worldwide with every purchase made.

It is recommended to wash this sheet set a few times before use to bring out the full softness, and if you tumble dry the sheets (which is only recommended on a low setting), you will need to iron them as they tend to wrinkle.

If you are looking for thick sheets to keep you warm in winter, then the Pinzon by Amazon heavyweight flannel sheets are worth considering.

Each sheet set includes a fitted sheet, two pillowcases, and a flat sheet and the sets are available in full, queen king or California king options. There is a four-inch hem on both the flat sheet and the pillowcase, creating an elegant look for your bed.

Cotton made in a flannel style will feel very different to the percale sheets or sateen weaves that you may be used to. This bed sheet set is very soft to touch and is designed to keep you warm at night. You may notice that the thread count is missing, which is usual for velvet flannel, as it measures weight per square yard or metre instead of the number of threads. The Pinzon sheets have a weight of 190g per square metre, making them highly durable and incredibly soft. These particular items have also been napped on both sides, which increases the softness.

These are some of the best cotton sheets if you want extra warmth. The cotton has been combed to ensure only long-staple fibres are included, so you get a heavy-duty material that can be machine washed and tumble dried despite being velvet flannel. 

Many users have confirmed these flannel sheets get softer with every wash, and they also don’t wrinkle, so limited, if any, ironing is required.

Mayfair linens promise 100% Egyptian cotton with all their sheet sets, but at an affordable price. 

Their sheet sets come in ten dimensions, including twin, queen, king, and split king sets. They also offer you twenty colour varieties, all unpatterned, and with an 800 thread count. In the set is a flat sheet, a fitted sheet with 15-inch deep pockets and two standard size pillowcases.

Extra-long-staple fibres of fine Egyptian cotton yarns are used in these sheets, and they have a sateen finish, giving you super soft, breathable and durable fabric. They won’t pill and are relatively lightweight with a subtle sheen.

Care does need to be taken to maintain these cotton sheets’ quality, as they can only be machine washed at cold temperatures, and tumble dried at low levels. If they are removed and folded from the dryer quickly, you may not need to iron them. While they won’t be completely wrinkle-free, they will stay smooth.

Many reviewers describe these sheets as feeling like hotel bedding that lasts for a long time and doesn’t fade or fray.

Mayfair linens offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee so you can return your cotton sheet set within 30days if you are not happy.

Another 800 thread count sheet set that comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, the Chateau Home collection gives you luxurious bed sheets that have a thick, hotel bed feeling to them. They also come with a classic tailored look that wouldn’t be out of place in an upscale hotel room. 

Available in the standard four-piece bed sheet set, you have thirteen colours to select from, all made with long-staple cotton fibres and a soft sateen weave. While they feel silky soft from the very beginning, they will get softer with each wash but will not pill or fade over time. 

This Egyptian cotton sateen sheet set has also been quality certified by Oeko-Tex so you can be guaranteed of its safety and comfort, plus its 100% cotton claims. 

The Chateau Home collection sheets are hypoallergenic, anti-static and extremely breathable so they can regulate temperature, preventing you from getting too hot or too cold, meaning it is suitable for either cold or hot sleepers.

They should be washed and dried on a cool setting to maintain their quality.

If variety is what you are after, then the Pizuna Linens option may be the best cotton sheets for you. They come in over 35 different shades, and fifteen differently configured packs, from a twin three-piece sheet, set all the way up to a six-piece king sheet set. The full queen four-piece hemmed set includes a 15-inch deep-pocketed fitted sheet, pillowcases and a flat sheet. 

The 100% long-staple cotton sheets are lightweight and breathable, designed to be sweat-wicking and temperature balancing; you will find them comfortable whether you are a hot or cool sleeper although they do have a temperature tendency towards cool thanks to their finish. They are soft, fade-resistant and won’t fray or rip provided they are cared for correctly. A sateen weave is used in these high-quality bed linens, to achieve a soft product that will remain this way for years to come. 

Pizuna Linens eco-friendly sheets are hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin, even if you opt for a dyed fabric and their chemical-free claim to support by Oeko-tex and BSCI standards.

Washing and drying on gentle settings and only ironing if necessary is recommended to get the most use from these sheets.

The sheets from Feather and Stitch are described as luxury hotel-quality bedding, but without the luxury prices.

With only seven colours to choose from and five sizes, this product doesn’t have the extensive range that other brands offer, but this doesn’t affect the quality.

These cotton sheets are made with a sateen damask stripe weave that gets softer with each wash and have an attractive, delicate hem design. The long-staple cotton fibres and the striped sateen weave give you luxury sheets and crisp feel to your pillowcases. The two pillowcases have an envelope-style closing that will stop your pillows from slipping out. Also included in the four-piece set is a fitted sheet with 18-inch deep pockets, so great if you have a thicker mattress.

Both the sheets and pillowcases meet the certified standard 100 by Oeko-Tex, so you won’t get pilling, shrinking or fraying. They are breathable and lightweight with a 500 thread count, staying cool, so they are perfect for hot sleepers.

Matching duvet covers are available from Feather & Stitch.

The ComfySheets luxury bed sheets come in Queen, King or California King sizes and are made with organic cotton with a sateen weave.

The long-staple yarns give these cotton sheets a soft, crisp finish that is smooth to touch and hypoallergenic, whichever colour you opt for; there are twenty-four different shades to choose from. The fabric is breathable, wicking away any sweat and moisture, so you are cool and dry through the night. The extra-long, fine yarns also mean the material is relatively light and will not pill. 

As with most other four-piece sets, you get an oversized flat sheet, a deep pocket fitted sheet that will accommodate mattresses of up to 18inches deep, and two standard pillowcases.

Comfysheets pride themselves on ethical manufacturing, fair trade and practices that are free from harmful chemicals, so not only are their organic cotton sheets good for your bed, they are made responsibly.