The Best Linen Sheets for a Luxurious Night’s Sleep

The Lands' End Garment-Washed Linen Sheets meet all of our bedding needs when it comes to comfort and airiness, which is why we've named them the best overall linen sheets to give as a gift. They have a simple, classic style, and they come in a range of understated neutrals that coordinate with any bedroom.

These linen sheets are made from Oeko-Tex-certified Belgian flax, and they are prewashed for a feel that’s far softer than linen’s traditionally grittier texture. As our tester says, "The material has just gotten softer and more ‘lived-in’ with each wash. I’ve had these sheets for more than a year, and I’m still obsessed with them."

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The softness spectrum with linen sheets can be pretty wide, but we can confidently recommend Crane & Canopy’s Belgian Linen Sheets as being some of the softest sheets we've ever tried. Because of this, they're a great gift for anyone new to sleeping on this type of material. Our tester even said, “I didn’t need any time adjusting to these linen sheets. I was pretty surprised.”

Though the sheets' 100% Belgian flax material feels pretty weighty and substantial, the weave is incredibly breathable and doesn’t hold onto heat. Plus, the sheets themselves are gorgeous, finished with hemstitch detailing on both the top sheet and pillowcases. This set is also unique because you can buy each piece individually to build the exact set you want.

Brooklinen's sheets are made for linen lovers who enjoy the material’s rumpled and slightly rougher tactility. Our tester said, “Right out of the box, I found that these sheets felt a little more starched than soft. Thankfully, this changed right after the first wash.”

These sheets also have a very porous weave, which makes them a great gift for hot sleepers who need that extra airflow. Pro tip: Pair these linen sheets with a cooling pillow or mattress protector, and they'll have the perfect summertime bedding setup.

The sheets are made from Oeko-Tex-certified European flax, and they come with envelope-style pillowcases that keep pillows from slipping out in the night.

Snowe’s linen sheet collection is Italian-made and meticulously crafted with a unique weathering technique that uses air to relax the linen fibers before they’re woven.

A luxe upgrade from the norm, these sheets are smooth and cooling, but they're not very thick. As our tester said, “These sheets were noticeably thin. I think that made them feel a little cooler and more breathable, but also a little see-through.” For this reason, they're best reserved for warm-weather sleeping as opposed to all-season enjoyment. They make a fabulous gift for a summertime birthday.

Parachute’s linen sheets are a total dream, right from the first night's sleep. As our tester said, “I found them to be very soft, and they definitely softened up even more over time.” These Portuguese-made sheets are made from Oeko-Tex-certified 100% European flax, and their envelope-style pillowcases lend a more tailored look to the bed as well.

The brand offers sets both with and without a top sheet, for a $100-$130 difference. Meaning, if you're gifting for someone who never sleeps with a top sheet on their bed, this is the linen sheet set to buy!

Bed Threads makes, hands down, some of the most beautiful linen sheets, and that's not just because they come in an impressive variety of colors and patterns. This set, even when brand new, isn't grainy at all, but it has far more textural interest than run-of-the-mill cotton percale sheets. As our tester says, “The texture is so comforting, I even enjoy sleeping with these sheets in the colder months.”

These sheets are made of Oeko-Tex-certified French flax linen, and they have the substantial thickness of a linen garment. They're not see-through, though they do allow air to permeate. Even if linen is typically considered a summer material, this set's weightiness works well for all-year-round enjoyment.

We think this set makes a great gift for someone who appreciates a little more stylish flair than the usual bedroom basics.

Cultiver’s Oeko-Tex-certified European flax linen sheet set may be a luxury gift, but its long-lasting, buttery smooth texture makes it a very worthy investment. Our tester touts, “The lightweight linen is so soft, you’d hardly guess it was linen. These feel very high-quality and held up well in the wash.” Even better? The fabric doesn't shrink nearly as much as cotton does.

Our team's tester — along with several of the product's on-site reviewers — noticed that these sheets have large, 18-inch corner pockets, which is great for recipients with tall mattresses or mattress toppers. This sizing, however, could potentially be an issue if their mattress is on the shorter side.

MagicLinen's sheets have a look that defines casual elegance. Crafted in a family-run studio in Lithuania, the material is constructed with European flax, made from nontoxic, Oeko-Tex-certified materials and dyes.

It’s also stonewashed for a lived-in texture, although linen newbies will probably find the texture a little gritty at first. Our tester said, “They have a nice weight to them, and while they aren’t buttery-soft like the microfiber sheets I’m used to, it felt satisfying to lay my head down on this sturdy-meets-airy material.” For this reason, gift them to the person you know who already loves the classic linen texture.

We love the variety that's available with this set: There's a wide spectrum of gorgeous colors and patterns, along with numerous sizing options to accommodate standard, queen, and king-sized pillowcases, as well as short (10-inch) and tall (18-inch) mattress pockets.