The best bed sheets are comfortable and soft. We've tested a range from cotton percale to linen. Our favorites include ...

Given their crucial role, we’ve researched and reported on what feels like hundreds of sheets hailing from all different ...

Two of the most popular sheets are percale and sateen, and it can be difficult to tell the difference between the two. Percale refers to how the sheet is woven with a simple over-under pattern, and ...

Sateen refers to the weave pattern in which the sheet is constructed, according to Anki Spets, bedding designer and owner of AREA Home.“It follows a three-over-one yarn pattern, which gives ...

Weave Pattern: Most cotton sheets are made in a percale or sateen weave. Percale is a favorite for hot sleepers due to its ...

The general thinking goes that the higher the thread count, the nicer the sheets, though that isn’t necessarily true. A good thread-count range to look for in percale and sateen sheets is ...

I’ve owned the same pair of these sheets for more than two years, and there’s yet to be any visible wear and tear, even with regular machine washings. In fact, they've only grown softer with time.

I know a lot about how to assess good bedding. Sateen sheets, like our Cuddledown pick (left), are silky and have a soft luster. Percale sheets, such as our L.L.Bean pick (right), have a matte ...

How do you know whether a cotton sheet is a good-quality sheet ... after a simulated year’s worth of washing. Percale vs. sateen: These terms refer to the weave of the cotton threads.