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These sheets offer relaxed luxury in the bedroom
Linen bedding is more popular than ever but this isn’t just about following trends – it is a conscious choice that blends comfort with eco-friendliness. Derived from the long fibres of the flax plant, one of the oldest, continuously cultivated plants in the world, linen requires minimal water and hardly any pesticides to produce, making it a great option for those looking to reduce their environmental impact.
What’s really appealing about the best linen bedding is its ability to adapt to your body temperature. It keeps you cool during sweltering summer nights and warm when winter rolls around, thanks to the material’s natural thermoregulating properties. Plus, it’s excellent at wicking away moisture, ensuring you don’t wake up feeling sticky on warmer nights – a no-brainer for menopausal women or particularly hot sleepers.
Of course, aesthetics play a huge part in linen bedding’s perennial popularity. The fabric brings a relaxed, effortless feel to any sleep space, thanks to its soft, slubby texture and gently crumpled appearance, which only gets better with age.
Investing in linen bedding is a lifestyle choice – once you’ve made the switch from cotton, you won’t want to go back. It supports sustainable living and offers unparalleled durability, which means you won’t be shopping for replacements anytime soon. Each wash makes the linen softer, enhancing your sleep experience over time. Better still, you can give your ironing board a wide berth – this is a fabric that looks and feels at its best in its naturally crumpled state. Sign us up.
Keep reading for our pick of the best linen bedding sets to elevate your slumber.
We put a wide range of linen bedding sets and bundles to the test, from the high-end to the budget-friendly, looking for quality, durability and softness. We compared fastenings and finishes and tested the sets to see how well they stood up to a number of washing cycles, tumble drying and line drying (where appropriate), looking to make sure that colours didn’t fade, minimal shrinkage, and that the fabrics softened over time.
We loved Chalk Pink Linen Co.’s natural gingham linen bedding bundle for its on-trend cottage-core pattern, its top-quality craftsmanship, the way it is beautifully packaged, and, of course, that homely, pre-washed scent. We were also impressed with Secret Linen Store’s extra-soft, nature-inspired linen bedding in the vibrant Moss colourway, while Dunelm’s linen duvet cover set in terracotta provides a great value option, without compromising on quality.
For more bedroom inspiration, we’ve rounded up the best double beds that will give your boudoir a boost