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CNN Underscored's best linen and Sleep Foundation's luxury linen pick: airy for hot sleepers and softer with every wash. But it starts at $349, it wrinkles like all linen, it sheds lint in the dryer at first, and Wirecutter dismissed an earlier version. It's sold by Parachute, not on Amazon.
Top complaints
- Wrinkles
Every linen set CNN tested wrinkled, and Sleep Foundation says linen is prone to wrinkling.
- Expensive
From $349 for a full set to $389 for a king (CNN); Sleep Foundation calls it on the expensive side.
- Lint and crispness at first
Parachute warns of lint in the dryer at first, easing after about five washes; Sleep Foundation says it feels very crisp at first and softens over time.
What owners love
- Airy for hot sleepers
CNN found it lighter and more breathable than its other winning materials; Sleep Foundation says it suits hot, humid weather.
- Durable, softens with use
After a year-plus of use, CNN's tester found it softer and worn-in, with tremendous durability.
- Flexible buying
Every piece is sold separately, with a choice of pillowcase styles, a 60-day return window and a one-year warranty (CNN).
- You want smooth, unwrinkled sheets
- You're on a budget
- You dislike any texture
- Hot sleepers
- A relaxed, rumpled look
- Buying replacement pieces separately
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What experts say
- CNN Underscored: Best linen sheets: airy and durable, and worth the investment for hot sleepers.
- Sleep Foundation, linen sheets: Best luxury linen: crisp at first, then softer and smoother than many linens; expensive.
- Wirecutter (NYT), linen sheets guide: Dismissed in testing before 2019 (no details given); the current version wasn't among its six picks.