The 7 Best Linen Sheets for Cool and Comfy Sleeping (2025)

I fell in love with linen bedding years ago, after buying a butter yellow linen duvet from Ikea. The yellow was just a phase, but sleeping on linen only got better and better over time. Linen has a rougher texture and a lived-in look, which can turn some folks off from sleeping on it. But the fabric is breathable and dries fast, so you'll stay cooler as you sleep and avoid sweaty sheets. That's why linen apparel is popular in the summer, but it's still a great choice in the cooler months if you're a hot sleeper. Linen is also strong and durable, softening up (slowly) after each wash without becoming thinner or weaker, but it does start out rougher than other materials. It does tend to be more expensive since flax is more time-consuming to harvest and process into sheets, but high-quality linen should last you for years to come, making it an investment in both staying cool (which is very important for sleep quality) but also in gorgeous bedding you can enjoy for years. The structure of ... Read full article.