Mythbusting Bedsheets

We’re getting nerdy about sheets–why you might be unhappy with your current set, how to pick ones you’ll actually love, and the marketing scams to avoid. Guest: Wirecutter senior staff writer Jackie Reeve Additional Reading:The Best SheetsThe Best Cotton SheetsThe Joy (and Anxiety) of Sleeping on $2,000 SheetsBest Linen SheetsBest Flannel SheetsWhat Is the Best Thread Count for Sheets?Should You Spring For Egyptian Cotton Sheets? Products we recommend: 280-Thread-Count Pima Cotton Percale SheetsJCPenney's Wrinkle Guard’s 400 Thread Count Sateen SheetsL.L.Bean Ultrasoft Comfort Flannel Sheet SetJackie Recommends: Swoveralls   We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Wirecutter Social and WebsiteInstagram: /wirecutterThreads: /@wirecutterTwitter: /wirecutterFacebook: /thewirecutterTikTok: /wirecutterLinkedIn: /nyt-wirecutterWebsite: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/newsletters/ The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.