Linen sheets are very forgiving, super comfortable, and great for hot and cold sleepers alike. If you’ve never slept on genuine linen, treat yourself and get ready to enjoy seriously good sleep. Here are our picks of the best linen sheets, tried and tested by the Leaf Score team.
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Why I love linen sheets
Linen is incredibly durable, lasting far longer than most percale or sateen weave cotton sheets. It’s also breathable, thermoregulating, and moisture-wicking, so you stay cool in summer and cozy in winter, whether you sleep hot or not.
Linen is truly a fascinating fiber. I got so interested in flax linen that I wrote a whole paper on it a few years back!
The quality, feel, and appearance of linen sheets varies greatly depending on the source of the flax, when it is harvested, and how it is treated while making the sheets. You can tell when a bedding company loves linen as they wax lyrical (flax lyrical?) about the who, what, when, and where of how the flax is grown.
Linen does have its drawbacks, though, including costing more upfront than organic cotton. Still, I believe the investment is well worth it, given how long linen sheets can last and how good they look and feel.
Find out more about linen and other natural materials for bed sheets here.
The best linen bed sheets
Avocado Organic Linen Sheet Set
Highlights: Climate Neutral Certified GOTS organic linen sheets that are lightweight, breathable, temperature-regulating, and absolutely gorgeous.
- Rare GOTS organic linen
- 130 gsm – lightweight and breathable
- Garment-washed for no shrinkage
- Machine wash and dry
- Non-pilling
- Climate Neutral certified and non-toxic
- Sustainably made, packaged, and shipped
- Only two color options
- No Twin size available
- A bit pricey (but comparable to non-certified organic options)
At a glance:
- Sizes available: Full, Queen, King, Cali King
- Price Range: $469 – $549
- Key certifications: GOTS, MadeSafe, Climate Neutral, PETA-approved Vegan, Oeko-Tex
It’s very rare to find certified organic linen, so Avocado’s Organic Linen Sheet Set is a real treat. These sheets are made in France using GOTS certified organic linen and are MadeSafe certified and Climate Neutral too.
The linen is garment-washed, so there’s no initial shrinkage after you first wash these sheets. You’ll also enjoy softer sheets with each wash. The linen is weightier than cotton, more durable, and has that classic textured look and feel, with a casual drape that quietly whispers elegance and luxury.
These linen sheets are moisture-wicking, breathable, and thermoregulating, making them ideal for hot and cold sleepers all year round. The durable material doesn’t pill and Avocado says they don’t shed (they do, like all linen).
Avocado uses a weave resulting in a weight of 130 grams per square meter, which makes these sheets relatively lightweight for linen. They’re still durable, though, and could last for decades before you need to replace your sheets (meaning they’re well worth the investment!).
The Avocado Organic Linen Sheet Set includes:
- 1 fitted sheet
- 1 flat sheet
- 2 pillowcases.
Avocado also offers an organic linen duvet cover (view on Avocado).
The company offers a 100-night trial and 1-year warranty on these linen sheets, meaning you can try out the best linen sheets around and send them back if you decide linen isn’t for you after all.
Coyuchi Organic Linen Bed Sheets
Highlights: Beautiful relaxed linen sheets made with organic French flax linen and MadeSafe certified. Lots of color options.
- MadeSafe certified non-toxic
- Made with French flax grown on organic farms
- Beautiful range of colors available
- Breathable but cozy – suitable for all seasons
- Expensive
At a glance:
- Sizes available: Full, Queen, King, Cali King
- Price Range: $538 – $598
- Key certifications: MadeSafe
Coyuchi offers a range of organic sheets, but the linen are my favorite. These Organic Relaxed Linen Sheets are MadeSafe certified non-toxic and are made in Portugal with linen woven from French flax. The flax isn’t certified organic (very little flax is) but is grown as part of organic crop rotation on French farms.
Coyuchi only uses low-impact dyes for color that’s kind to the planet and to sensitive skin. Coyuchi also uses a zero-waste water recycling method as part of its comprehensive approach to sustainable manufacturing.
As with all flax sheets, these sheets get softer with each wash and are durable. They will help you stay cool and dry in summer and cozy and warm in winter. The sheet set includes:
- 1 fitted sheet
- 1 flat sheet
- 2 pillowcases (1 in the Twin sheet set ).
This high quality linen has more weight than some other linen sheets but sheds very little fiber in the wash. It feels soft, looks amazing, and has serious staying power, making it well worth the investment.
Rawganique Blvd Haussmann Organic French Linen Sheets
Highlights: Organic linen sheets tried and tested since 1997. Sets available for Twin through Cali King and as single sheets and shams.
- Organic French linen
- Made without harsh processing chemicals
- Undyed options
- Sets, sheets, and shams available
- Twin through Cali King sizes
- Machine washable
- 6 Oz weight for comfort and durability
- Pricey (but still relatively affordable for linen)
At a glance:
- Sizes available: Twin, Twin Xl, Full/Double, Queen, Eastern King and California King
- Price Range: $419 – $579 (for sets; shams and sheet separates cost less)
- Key certifications: none
Blvd Hausmann Organic French Linen Sheets made at the Rawganique Atelier in Europe using heritage flax grown, harvested, and processed using organic methods (but not certified, as little flax is). The linen sheets are unbleached, undyed, and completely natural. They have a finely textured, crisp, and smooth feel, like traditional ultra-fine linens are supposed to.
Rawganique knows its linen, having produced these sheets since 1997 and with many happy customers returning to purchase more for guestrooms, family, and friends. For these luxury linen sheets, the company sources flax from 39 homesteads in France and uses 6oz flax that feels fine but is also cozy and durable.
Rawganique Super Fine 5oz Parisian Organic French Linen Bed Sheets
Highlights: Super fine, soft linen sheets made in Europe from French flax. Available undyed and unbleached, or in Ivory. Non-toxic, organic, and a great way to try out linen at a low price for separates.
- Super fine weight and weave for soft linen
- Made in Europe from organic French flax
- Inexpensive flat and fitted separates
- Wide range of size options
- Totally non-toxic and sustainable
- Discontinued line – get it while you can!
- Only flat and fitted sheets available separately
- Only two color options
At a glance:
- Sizes available: Twin, Twin Xl, Full/Double, Queen, Eastern King and California King
- Price Range: $179-$259 (for individual flat and fitted sheets, no sets)
- Key certifications: none
Made in Europe using the finest organic French flax linen, these super-fine sheets weigh 5.25oz per square yard. The sheets are unbleached and undyed, though there is an Ivory option available that is treated with hydrogen peroxide.
Put simply, these sheets are as pure as linen comes, with Raqganique in control of the entire supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution. The sheets are textured, like all linen, but are much finer than heavyweight linens, so are a great choice if you want to dip your toe in and give linen a try.
Note that only flat and fitted sheets are available, no pillowcases. This line is also discontinued, so if you like the look of the sheets, order now!
Cozy Earth Bamboo Linen Sheets [Staff tested]
Highlights: Silky smooth bamboo linen blend that looks and feels fantastic. Less expensive than pure linen but still thermoregulating and somewhat sustainable (made with organic bamboo).
- Made with bamboo from organic farms
- Naturally insulating and thermoregulating
- Softer than pure linen
- Beautiful drape with more luxe than pure linen
- Oeko-Tex certified
- Great sheets for all seasons
- Less costly than pure linen
- Four color options
- Not pure linen
- Not organic certified
- Bamboo viscose is processed with chemicals (closed loop system though)
At a glance:
- Sizes available: Twin, Twin Xl, Full, Queen, King, California King, Split King
- Price Range: $339-$469 (separates available at lower cost)
- Key certifications: Oeko-Tex
Cozy Earth’s Bamboo and Linen Sheets are a great option if your budget doesn’t quite stretch to linen or you want the benefits of linen but with a softer feel.
These sheets comprise 70% bamboo viscose and 30% linen and are:
- Thermoregulating and great for hot and cold sleepers
- Anti-static and anti-pilling
- Softer than pure linen
- Made with bamboo from USDA Organic farms
- Processed without harsh chemicals
- Made using water-saving practices
- Made in ethical factories.
The sheets also look fantastic, with a lovely drape and slight texture of linen with some of the sheen of bamboo viscose.
Each sheet set includes:
- 1 fitted sheet
- 1 flat sheet
- 2 pillowcases
- 2 reusable canvas zippered bags (heavy duty with handles).
Cozy Earth also offers a matching duvet cover and sheet separates.
The Cozy Earth fitted sheet fits up to a 20-inch deep mattress, but I’ve found it also works well for my 12-inch deep mattress, without excess material flapping about.
I’ve been using the Cozy Earth’s Bamboo Linen Sheets on rotation for more than a year and still love how they look and feel. They’re super soft and smooth, have a nice weight, and drape really well.
I sleep hot and these sheets tend to keep me cool on all but the hottest nights. My wife sleeps cool and loves how cozy these sheets feel.
The sheets have convenient labeling for quick bedding changes and storage. Technically, the care instructions are straightforward. In reality, though, I’ve found these sheets a bit troublesome on laundry day.
These sheets soak up a lot of water, becoming very heavy in the wash. You’ll want to give them an extra spin to really get out as much water as you can before drying. My queen size sheets and duvet cover feel too heavy for line drying, but they also get horribly tangled in the dryer. That means they need some close supervision during drying, which is a bit annoying. They also shed a lot of lint, so clear your lint trap after each drying session.
All in all, though, I love my Cozy Earth sheets and duvet cover.
