Brooklinen creates high-quality textile products that appear to be extremely cosy. Everything from duvet covers and loungewear to shower curtains and towels and, of course, sheets are available. It was founded in Brooklyn, New York, to sell beautiful and ridiculously comfortable sheets that didn`t cost an arm and a leg.
Each sheet set has a distinct look and texture, so you should do your research - and, if possible, test them out - to determine which material is best for you. Price, size availability, colour/pattern, and ease of care and cleaning are all factors to consider.
Construction and Materials
The feel and performance of sheets and pillowcases are determined by various factors, including the materials used, the weaving technique, and (if applicable) the thread count.
Traditional Percale
The Classic Percale set includes sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers made of percale-woven long-staple cotton. This fabric has a crisp feel that may remind you of a freshly ironed dress shirt at first, but it should soften with subsequent wash cycles. Each component has a thread count of 270, ensuring good durability and breathable construction that won`t trap too much heat. However, after repeated washings, these items tend to pill. There are 14 colours and patterns to choose from, as well as a few limited-edition designs. Classic Percale items are available in three-, four-, and seven-piece sets.
Sateen Luxe
Luxe Sateen sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers, like Classic Percale items, are made of long-staple cotton. These pieces, on the other hand, have a smooth sateen weave that causes the material to look shiny and feel exceptionally soft. Because of their lightweight construction, the items also sleep very coolly. However, durability may be an issue. Sateen has a 480 thread count, but it is more prone to rips and tears and may lose softness after repeated washes. Luxe Sateen components are the company`s best-selling products, according to them. Luxe Sateen sets are available in 14 different colours and designs, with three, four, and seven-piece options.
Linen
Linen sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers are made in Portugal from Belgian and French flax. Linen has a distinct texture that many find crisp, waxy, and even stiff. Linen, like sateen, often softens with age. The fabric is also known for its consistent breathability and temperature regulation, making it suitable for warm and cool environments. However, linen can easily rip and develop holes in the wash. Another issue that some owners have is constant wrinkling. These sets come in a variety of colours and patterns. No three-piece sets are available, but four- and seven-piece collections are.
Cashmere Heathered
These sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers are made of a twill blend of 95% cotton and 5% cashmere. Cashmere is a luxuriously soft material made from the wool of specific goat breeds. It has the same insulating and moisture-wicking properties as other wools, but it feels lighter and silkier. These items are available in four subtle, neutral colours that highlight the diagonal heathered weave and go well with most bedroom decors. Heathered Cashmere items, like Linen sets, are only available in four- and seven-piece bundles. These are the most expensive sets.
Separates
In addition to bundling, you can purchase some of fitted sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers individually. This may be preferable if you only require one or two components rather than an entire set, though some items (including all flat sheets) are only available in locations. Individual bedding items have different prices.
Options for Color, Design, and Pattern
Their bedding collections come in various colours and patterns, though some materials have more design options than others. Please remember that colours and patterns are more limited when purchasing a Starter Set for Classic Percale or Luxe Sateen items.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Regularly cleaning your sheets ensures proper health and hygiene for you and your bed. Although the material compositions of their bedding items vary, the company recommends the following guidelines for laundering and refreshing your sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers.
They recommend washing and changing out Classic Percale, Luxe Sateen, and Linen sets weekly. To preserve the fabric and prevent excessive wrinkling, wash the sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers on a cool or warm cycle and line-dry. The Classic Percale items will soften with each wash, whereas the Luxe Sateen and Linen items may lose their softness over time. Heathered Cashmere sets should be washed separately on a cold cycle with no bleach and dried on a low tumble setting. To avoid pilling, remove these items from the dryer as soon as the process is finished. The Laundress Signature Detergent is available from Brooklinen.
When not in use, these bedding products should be stored in an excellent, dry location away from extreme heat or humidity. Sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers should not be stored in boxes, because this can cause yellowing. The Laundress Fabric Fresh Spray is available from the company and is helpful if the items have been in storage for a while and require a quick spritz before being used again. Sheets and duvet covers should be replaced every two years, and pillows should be replaced after one year of continuous use.
They also sells the Laundress Fabric Conditioner and Laundress All-Purpose Bleach Alternative as additional treatments.
Final verdict
Brooklinen sheets are luxurious, high-quality, and long-lasting. These sheets are of high quality and will look great on any bed. The fashionable colours and patterns are a bonus, and the policies offered by them are unrivalled.
