To quote Shakespeare, it was the winter of my discontent (sleeping wise). Our stuffy bedroom has been occasionally stifling (and when we open the window a crack, Arctic). Every morning we woke up in a tangle of slippery sheets. The solution turned out to be thicker, sturdier percale (not sateen!) sheets that are breathable and stay in place.
I launched an investigation into the world of old-fashioned, unfancy, decidedly granny sheets. Here’s a roundup of our top choices to take you through any season.
Above: From The Good Sheet in Australia: “sheets made with quality thicker yarn, lower thread count in a simple percale weave—tight and durable, not stretchy or drapey, and won’t fluff up or pill. Made from 100 percent good quality long-staple GOTS certified organic cotton. Plus, they’re also Oeko-Tex certified. The queen Heavyweight Percale Sheet Set in white is AU $195.
Above: From Redland Cotton in Alabama: Say the owners: “Our cotton is grown by our family in North Alabama. From the seed in the ground to the final stitch sewn, every piece of Red Land Cotton is made in the USA. The cotton used in our products is grown according to strict US regulations and sustainable farming practices.” Prices start at $215 for a Basic Twin Set.
Above: Founded in 1991 by Christine Nielson, a weaver and textile artist, Coyuchi’s Our Heritage collection is woven from 100 percent American-grown organic cotton. The extra long staple cotton comes from a farm in West Texas, and is then woven into a strong percale fabric. Prices start at $118. Above: Our friends at Revival Rugs recently introduced a line of exceptionally sturdy and well-made bed linens; the Washed Cotton Sheet Set starts at $219. Above: A perennial favorite: Clothesline Crisp Cottage Percale from the Vermont Country Store; prices start at $110.
Above: We’ve all stayed many a time at the various Ace Hotels and are happy to report that the sheets are crisp and no nonsense; Standard Issue Organic Cotton Bedding sets start at $100.
For more linen logic, see:
Trend Alert: 7 Sources for Colorful Washed Linen Sheets
You need to login or register to view and manage your bookmarks.
