Linen vs Cotton Sheets: Which Are Better?
When buying a new set of sheets, the choices are endless and a key decision can be linen vs cotton sheets. Many people are more familiar with cotton sheets, but with the popularity of linen surging in recent years, here are a few pointers to help you pick between Huddleson’s exquisite linen and cotton sheets for your best night’s sleep.
500 Thread Count Cotton Percale
Think of how you felt climbing into that perfectly-made bed at the best hotel you ever visited. That clean, crisp, fresh texture that makes you feel pampered. Those were likely a 300 thread count cotton percale.
Ivory 500 Thread Count Cotton Percale Hemstitched Sheet Set
Huddleson’s cotton percale has a 500 thread count. This means it is woven more tightly giving it more body, more smoothness and more softness.
Charcoal 500 Thread Count Cotton Percale Sheet Set and Charcoal Cotton Duvet Cover
Cotton percale is cool to the touch making it a great option for hot sleepers and warm climates – although you can obviously layer it up with a duvet and blankets on colder nights.
Sky Blue Cotton Percale Sheet Set
We give our cotton percale sheets an elevated look with a hemstitch detail in either matching or contrasting color – and we also make them with custom color hemstitch tailored perfectly to your bedroom.
White 500 Thread Count Cotton Percale Sheet Set with Sage Green Hemstitch
Huddleson 500 thread count cotton percale bedding available in White, Ivory, Sky Blue and Charcoal.
Italian Linen Sheets
The one word that sums up sleeping in Huddleson’s linen bedding is cozy. Our linen is slightly heavier than our cotton. That weight and unique texture feels reassuring and cosseting – everything you need for a comfortable, peaceful night’s sleep.
Natural Linen Piped Edge Duvet Cover & Natural and Black Linen Blanket
Cozy does not mean hot – linen is highly breathable, absorbent and fast-drying. This means our linen sheets keep you cool and wick away any moisture.
Celadon Piped Edge Linen Duvet Cover and Euro Sham with White Piped Edge Detail
Aesthetically, linen has a drape that is uniquely elegant. It usually looks less formal than a perfectly put-together cotton bed, but adopts an irresistible patina.
The look and feel of linen can vary drastically from company to company – linen is an expensive cloth to make, so people do have bad experiences with uncomfortable, creased, inexpensive linen sheets. Also, don’t eat cheap oysters.
Peony Linen Sheet Set, Peony Linen Duvet Cover & Peony Linen Shams
Huddleson’s linen sheets and duvet covers – all woven in Italy and sewn in the US – are currently offered in 16 colors and prints. Many of our duvets covers are offered with a contrasting piped edge as standard.
White Linen Duvet, Shams and Throw Pillow with Navy Blue Piped Edge Detail
To conclude the linen vs cotton sheets debate: If you pick either of Huddleson’s beautiful Italian-woven fabrics, you are going to love them and sleep beautifully. Maybe you need to get a set of each and decide for yourself!
We welcome custom orders on all of our bed linens. Please call 626 399 0320 or email us to discuss all of your linens questions.
