The Sway roundup of linen sheets is here!
Our annual picks for linen sheets—made from the healthiest materials and with third-party certifications to boot—have made an appearance in the Sway newsletter before. Consider this article the one-stop-shop list for bookmarking and browsing every time linen bedding crosses your mind.
It’s no secret that linen sheets are super popular for hotter seasons because of how light and breathable they are (confirmed by dermatologists). So if linen is your fabric of choice for summer slumber, or any other time of year, or for any other reason—maybe you run hot, love the feel of linen, or live in a warmer climate—we’ve got you.
Why linen sheets?
We’ve all heard that a cooler sleep environment helps you get a better night’s sleep: The National Sleep Foundation recommends keeping your bedroom at approximately 60-67 degrees for the best night’s sleep possible.
That said, it's certainly not cheap (or low impact on the environment) to cool a room down to 67 degrees in the heat of summer. Lightweight, breathable sheets can help keep you comfortable as the seasons heat up: enter linen, woven with enough space to encourage airflow while you sleep. Linen is made of bast fiber, strong and stiff biomatter from the inside of a plant (flax). It keeps its strength (due to being a multi-cell organism), and with proper care, you’ll be able to use ever-softening linen sheets year after year. It’s important to note strength does not mean linen sheets are stiff in texture. With various ways of pre-washing or treating linen fabric, you’re sure to find our linen sheet picks to be as comfortable as they are cool.
Our standards for linen sheets
We sort our selections into three categories:
Good: Good products are certified to OEKO-TEX, which requires testing for up to 350 regulated and non-regulated substances that may be harmful to human health.
Better: Better products are made with organic materials in addition to having one third-party certification for health, like OEKO-TEX or the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS).
Best: Our Best section really shines. These picks are made entirely from natural fabrics with third-party organic certification from GOTS, and meet low emission and/or chemical screening requirements through third-party standards, like OEKO-TEX.
Using this tiered rating system allows us to include more options at a wider range of prices—it also underscores our belief that perfect shouldn’t be the enemy of the good. All of the picks are thoughtfully made to protect your health and reduce your exposure to chemicals of concern, just to varying degrees. And that’s a win regardless.
Funny thing about linen sheets, though: there aren’t many third-party certified organic options out there, especially compared to cotton sheets. When we compiled this list, we found a lot of Good, and just one single Best that precisely embodies our stringent standards for health.
Good 👍🏼
Quince’s European Linen Sheet Set
Materials: European flax
Certifications: STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX
Price: $169.90 for Queen set
Reviews: 4.8 stars after 1,966 reviews
Starting off oh-so-strong with Quince’s European Linen Sheets: These mid-weight sheets are pre-washed for softness and the price point is a major standout.
The Citizenry’s Stonewashed Linen Sheet Set
Materials: French flax
Certifications: STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX, Fair Trade Certified
Price: $289 for Queen set
Reviews: 4.5 stars after 996 reviews
“I can’t wait to go to bed.”
It’s hard to beat The Citizenry’s earth-influenced colors: there is sure to be a set you can pair with any bedding you own.
West Elm’s European Flax Linen Sheet Set
Materials: European flax linen
Certifications: STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX, Fair Trade Certified
Price: $269 for Queen set
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These 100% European flax linen sheets are designed with care and have that laid-back, effortless look. Colors and patterns are on point!
Morrow Soft Goods Heirloom Linen
Materials: 100% French and Belgian flax
Certifications: Just OEKO-TEX
Price: $339 for Queen set
Reviews: N/A
Woven from 100% French and Belgian flax and pre-washed for softness, the Morrow set is built to be versatile—with styling inspo for all seasons on their website. But as you’ll see in this and the next few recs, prices are climbing.
Magic Linen Linen Sheet Set
Materials: 100% European flax
Certifications: OEKO-TEX
Price: $345 for Queen set
Reviews: 5 Stars after 2 reviews
Up there in price but oh so cute, this Magic Linen sheet set is loaded with colors and patterns that are perfect for the transition into springtime! As a gingham sheets gal, I love these!
Piglet in Bed Elderberry Linen Bundle
Materials: 100% linen made from 100% European flax
Certifications: OEKO-TEX
Price: $309 for Queen set
Reviews: N/A
A new Sway pick, Piglet in Bed has a cute name and even cuter sheets. Again, this is a relatively high price point, but if you’re looking to splurge, you’ve got options.
Boll & Branch Linen Sheets
Materials: 100% Belgian flax
Certifications: Just OEKO-TEX
Price: $329 for Queen set
Reviews: 4.5 Stars after 54 reviews
In classic colors for a classy-hotel feel, Boll & Branch’s linen sheets are made to evoke luxury. Billed as the “airiest linen you’ll ever experience,” these sheets are ones to keep an eye on.
Parachute Linen Sheet Set
Materials: 100% European flax
Certifications: OEKO-TEX
Price: $189 for Queen set
Reviews: 4.0 Stars after 6866 Reviews
Matching thoughtful materials and great colorways with a more reasonable price point than comparable brands on this list, Parachute once again reminds us why they’re a frequent inclusion on our lists.
Pottery Barn Belgian Flax Linen Sheet Set
Materials: Belgian flax
Certifications: OEKO-TEX
Price: $299 for Queen set
Reviews: N/A
Of course a classic brand like Pottery Barn really shines on the linen sheets front! With the most variety of color options on this list while also being made at a Fair Trade Certified factory, these are a stand out.
Brooklinen Washed Linen Core Sheet Set
Materials: 100% European Flax
Certifications: OEKO-TEX
Price: $259 for Queen set
Reviews: 4.2 Stars after 3,769 Reviews
Brooklinen’s Washed Linen Core Sheet Set is another classic-looking set that can turn your bedroom to a beach resort in a breeze. With each piece being small-batch washed and dyed, there are natural color variations for batch to batch, meaning your sheet set is unique to you.
Saatva Linen Sheet Set
Materials: 100% Belgian linen
Certifications: OEKO-TEX
Price: $375 for Queen set
Reviews: 4.9 Stars after 15 Reviews
Priding themselves on being the “Best reviewed sleep brand since 2010,” Saatva has thrown their hat in the linen sheets ring. With four white and off white color options, the use of 100% Belgian linen, and the promise they’ll be softer after every wash, we’re intrigued—and while we’re personally color lovers, the neutral fans out there will find what they’re looking for here.
Cultiver Linen Sheet Set
Materials: 100% European flax
Certifications: OEKO-TEX
Price: $410
Reviews: 4.8 Stars after 527 Reviews
Cultiver has sought out a vintage inspired feel with this sheet set, and we’re transfixed. Another small-batch washing and dying brand, each sheet set is distinctly beautiful and sure to add a refined and textured feel to your home. But as you've seen with the last few sets in the "Good" section—linen sheets can get very expensive.
Best 🥹
SIJO’s Organic French Linen Sheet Set
Materials: Flax linen
Certifications: GOTS and STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX
Price: $265.50 (on sale!) for a queen set
Reviews: 4.8 stars after 752 reviews
“I feel like I am constantly on vacation.”
We have made it: Our number one pick! The Sijo LuxeWeave Linen Sheet Set is made exclusively of stone-washed organic linen, naturally woven to be cooler than traditional cotton, with both certification to the Global Organic Textile Standard and STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX. The bar has been set. With eight colors to choose from, if you want the best in healthy home linen sheets, Sijo is the way to go.
