First invented only 60 years ago, the fitted sheet has revolutionised bedding. Featuring an elastic band to keep your sheet from riding up in the night, the fitted sheet quickly became a household staple.
Considering sleep is one of the most important factors in maintaining good health, investing in a quality fitted sheet is a great place to start. Amy Revell, professional organiser and host of The Art of Decluttering podcast, agrees and says she always buys “the best sheets I can afford as I love comfortable sheets.”
In the end, that’s what it comes down to; being as comfortable as possible when you finally tuck yourself into bed. Our top pick is the Canningvale Vintage Softwash Cotton Fitted Sheet & Pillowcase Set which 5-star reviewers describe as “so soft and comfortable to sleep on” and is currently a massive 60 per cent off right now.
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BEST COTTON FITTED SHEET
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Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified and spun in a percale weave, this fitted sheet is so smooth and gets softer with every wash. Featuring a relaxed, vintage appearance and available in a range of different colours, these are great if you’re looking to bring some personality and character into your room. They also have a five year warranty. Available sizes include single, king single, double, queen, king and super king.
These fitted sheets are one of Canningvale’s bestsellers, with an average rating of 4.9 out of five on the website from over 2000 reviews.
Happy customers have called them their “favourite sheets” and noted “the softness of these cotton sheets are really beautiful”.
Miller Jersey Oatmeal Marle Fitted Sheet, from $60 at Sheet Society
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Perhaps the most practical on the list, this fitted sheet has everything you need but didn’t think. The sheet is made with deep sides and a thick ribbed elastic so that it easily hugs the mattress without riding up It also comes pre-washed so it is ready to go once it arrives. Finally, the jersey material has more stretch than cotton or silk so you’ll never wake up with that dreaded sheet having been pulled off the corner.
“The most beautiful feeling sheets I’ve ever had it’s like sleeping on a cloud. Not to mention the most practical I hate sheets moving and coming off the corners of the mattress but with the extra deep sides and thick elastic these sheets stay in the one place always,” one five-star review reads on the Sheet Society website.
Linen House Augusta 500TC Fitted Sheet White, from $129.99 at Myer
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If you’re looking for a simple white fitted sheet, look no further. This 500-thread count fitted sheet is sure to tick all your boxes. Made from high-quality cotton sateen, slipping under the covers has never felt so good. Available sizes include queen and king.
Summing up the product pretty well, this five-star review says, “Lovely soft and comfortable sheet with a deep side so great for deeper mattresses. Very easy to put on too. Washes really well too. Very happy with the product and would recommend.”
Sheridan 300tc Classic Percale Fitted Sheet, from $119.95 at Sheridan
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Breathable and soft on the skin, this 300 thread count cotton percale fitted sheet is soon to be a sure favourite. Made from 100 per cent organic cotton, the sheet is super comfortable and ideal all year round. It is also GOTs certified. Available sizes include single, king single, double, queen and king.
With a high rating of 4.3, this fitted sheet is dearly loved. One five-star rating says, “These 100 per cent fitted organic cotton sheets a lovely to sleep on with a generous depth for those extra deep mattresses. I have been buying these for some time. Great quality, excellent service. Highly recommend.”
BEST LINEN FITTED SHEET
IN BED Linen Fitted Sheet, from $180 at The Iconic
What You Need To Know
Ethically made in Portugal, this fitted sheet is crafted from stone washed 100 per cent linen. It has also been Oeko-Tex approved meaning that every component (including thread, button and other accessories) has been tested for harmful substances. Linen does carry with it some specific care instructions too. Wash prior to use and in a warm gentle cycle. Where possible line dry but otherwise only tumble dry on a low setting. Available sizes include double, queen and king.
It’s racked up hundreds of five-star reviews on the In Bed website. One five-star rating says, “I overheat and find them perfect for staying a perfect temperature”, while another remarks, “I love the natural organic look. Looked fabulous at my house.”
I also have had this fitted sheet for two years now and can confidently say that they are my absolute favourite. So soft yet still so crisp, especially after a wash, sliding into my bed after a long day has never been better. Do yourself and get the flat sheet and doona cover too, you won’t regret it.
BEST SILK/SILK-LIKE FITTED SHEET
Ecosa Bamboo Bedding, $90 at Ecosa
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Made from 100 per cent organic bamboo, this fitted sheet is odour-resistant, cooling, antibacterial and eco-friendly. Crafted using a sateen weave, these extra smooth sheets are so breathable and lightweight that you’ll wonder how you went without them for so long. Available sizes include single, king single, double, queen, king and super king.
Sitting on 4.9 stars from nearly 7000 reviews – including one dubbing the sheets “the smoothest, softest, silkiest bedding we’ve ever used” - adding-to-cart is a true no-brainer.
Koala Sheet Set Lyocell Fibres, $195 at Amazon Australia
What You Need To Know
Tencel is an eco-friendly fibre that is more absorbent than cotton, softer than silk and cooler than linen. Sounds like the ideal bedding material to us. Note that this product must be bought in a set so along with the fitted sheet, you will also get a pillowcase and a flat sheet. Available sizes include double, queen and king.
Of over 1,700 reviews on the Koala website, 81 per cent are five stars. One commenter says “I cannot rave enough about how great the Koala sheets are! I now have two sets so I can alternate and will absolutely consider purchasing more! The sheets are silky smooth, breathable and I find I don’t overheat at night.” In a similar vein, another says, “These sheets are the actual best. So soft and fresh feeling. Great for warm weather and layering fluffy blankets in cooler weather. They are sized perfectly for my king bed whereas other sheets can tend to run a bit small. Looking to buy another set, they’re that great!”
Signature Sateen Sheet Set, $229 at ettitude
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Another set that comes with a fitted sheet, flat sheet and pillowcase, this is a great option if you’re looking for a total overhaul. The breathable weave in the bamboo creates a lovely cooling effect and it’s softness is comparable to cotton 1,000 thread count. Hypo-allergenic and made using 500 times less water and producing 52 per cent less CO2 than cotton, these sheets are good for you and the environment. Available sizes include single, king single, double, queen, king and super king.
Five star reviews on the ettitude website describe it as “the softest sheets I’ve ever had” while another notes “ an immediate difference in the quality of sleep and the fact that we don’t sweat anywhere near as much as we did in the others.”
DO YOU NEED A FLAT SHEET AS WELL AS A FITTED SHEET?
It is a “complete personal preference” according to Amy Revell. “If you don’t use a flat sheet then you will need to wash your doona cover more often,” she says. “But the best way to decide what works best for you is whether you sleep best with or without a flat sheet. You’re going to need to wash your bedding regularly anyway, so flat sheet or not, be comfortable.”
HOW DO YOU FOLD A FITTED SHEET?
The age-old question that has been rekindled as of late on TikTok, the hashtag #fittedsheets has over 100.1 million views. Amy says this is also a debate she has at work, too, so don’t worry – professional organisers are just as conflicted. “Some team members fold fitted sheets like ninjas into tiny neat packages and others of us (guilty) just do a rough fold, roll, scrunch blend and that works for us too.” But she says it is not so important how you fold but “the key is to keep your bedding all together and only keep bedding that you enjoy sleeping on.”
WHAT MATERIALS ARE THE BEST FOR BEDDING?
Bamboo or bamboo cotton blend are Amy’s personal favourites. According to her, “they are light, breathe well and are quick to wash and dry.”
HOW MANY SHEETS DO YOU NEED?
“Create a natural limit for how many spare sets of sheets you’re going to keep,” says Amy. “If you have a spare bed, you may only need one set of sheets for that bed and if you have kids, you may need just two to three sets of sheets per bed. One trick we use in our family is that we aim to wash and change the bedsheets in one day so while they are washing the mattresses get a breather and then we don’t have to fold ANY sheets as by the time it’s bedtime the sheets are dry and ready to put back on the beds.”
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Originally published as Best fitted sheets for comfortable night’s sleep
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