Sheets and bedding

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  2. Sheets and bedding
Slipping into a well-made bed is a lot like wearing a fabulous outfit: It makes you feel good and helps you express your personality. Our team of experts rigorously tests sheets, duvet covers, comforters, and blankets to see how well they hold up in the wash, whether they’re breathable, and if they’re comfortable against the skin. There’s no reason to buy mediocre bedding, especially when we have great recommendations at a variety of prices.
  • The Sunbeam Velvet Plush Heated Blanket, our pick for best electric blanket, laid on a sofa with the control on top.

    The Best Electric Blanket and Heated Mattress Pad

    by Courtney Schley, Alex Arpaia, and Katie Okamoto

    After testing dozens of heated mattress pads and blankets over the years, we found the best ones to keep you cozy at night.

  • A closeup of a bed made with blue and white windowpane patterned sheets.

    The Best Flannel Sheets

    by Jackie Reeve

    After six years and almost 200 hours of research and testing, we still prefer L.L.Bean’s Ultrasoft Comfort Flannel Sheet Set.

  • The Best Sheets

    by Christine Cyr Clisset

    After years of researching bedsheets—from cotton to flannel and everything in between—we’ve found the best sets no matter what your preference.

  • Two white comforters folded up on the floor next to a white teddy bear and one white comforter folded on top of a white ottoman next to an alarm clock and candle on a plate.

    The Best Comforters

    by Jackie Reeve

    We’ve tried dozens of comforters, spending hundreds of hours sleeping on them. Here are the six best.

  • The Riley Textured Cotton Coverlet in white.

    The Best Blankets

    by Jackie Reeve

    These seven good-looking, durable blankets will work for a variety of seasons and styles, on top of the bed or layered with other bedding for extra warmth.

  • Four of our favorite printed sheets laid out side-by-side

    Our Favorite Printed Sheets

    by Jackie Reeve

    We’ve highlighted some of our favorite prints and patterns among the tried-and-true sheets we love.

  • A couple of quilts neatly folded and stacked, along with two shams.

    The Best Quilts

    by Jackie Reeve

    After testing 14 different quilts, we found two cozy and beautiful ones that we love.

  • Sets of cotton sheets folded on top of a stool and a stack of pillows.

    The Best Cotton Sheets

    by Jackie Reeve

    We’ve spent more than 600 hours over nearly a decade researching and testing cotton sheets. Here are the best ones we’ve found.

  • A bed with white linen sheets on it. On the right is a nightstand with a stack of colorful books.

    The Best Linen Sheets

    by Jackie Reeve

    After considering dozens of linen sheet sets and testing 25 over almost a decade, we’re confident Cultiver’s Linen Sheets are the best.

  • The L.L.Bean Pima Cotton Percale Sheet Set and the Cultiver Linen Sheet Set, our picks for best sheets for hot sleepers.

    The Best Sheets for Hot Sleepers

    by Jackie Reeve

    If you sleep hot in the summer (or any other season), we think high-quality cotton or linen sheets are the best choice for keeping you cool.

  • Duvet Covers We Love

    by Jackie Reeve

    After spending almost 100 hours testing 16 duvet covers, we recommend five to style your bed for every season.

  • Several throw blankets in various colors and textures staged using a wicker stool and a mug of tea.

    The Best Throw Blankets

    by Jackie Reeve

    We spent hundreds of hours researching and testing more than 50 throws. Here are 11 throws we think are the best to curl up with for a nap.

  • A close up of a white sheet.

    What Is a Good Thread Count for Sheets?

    by Jackie Reeve

    To get a great set of sheets, thread count matters. But it’s not the main criterion you should use—the quality of the cotton and the yarns matters more.

  • Rumpled white linens

    All the Sheets Wirecutter Recommends

    by Jackie Reeve

    Here’s every set of sheets we recommend, from breezy summer linen to cozy winter flannel, from neutral solids to quirky prints.

  • A pink couch with different brands of weighted blankets on it.

    The Best Weighted Blankets

    by Caira Blackwell and Joanne Chen

    A great weighted blanket is soothing, cozy, and attractive on your bed or sofa. We have nine to recommend for adults and kids.

  • A close up of a person pulling a mattress protector over a mattress.

    The Best Waterproof Mattress Protectors and Pads

    by Jackie Reeve

    We tested 14 protectors and found that the SafeRest Premium Mattress Protector is the best at keeping mattresses dry while still being comfortable to sleep on.