The Sheets—Yes, Sheets—That Completely Changed My Sleep
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I consider myself to be a connoisseur of all things cozy. See, some people’s haven in their homes is the bathroom, or the living room, but mine? Mine is my bedroom. It’s my favorite place in the world, really.
When I watch TV, I prefer to watch on a laptop from the comfort of my queen-sized bed instead of my (plush) leather couch. When I WFH, a duvet with four pillows is my desk. And when I sleep, I want to be getting the absolute best, most comfortable sleep possible. I thought I was, until I tried Cozy Earth’s Bamboo Sheets Set. They unlocked a whole new level of comfort.
When you think about it, sheets might just be the most important part of your bedding. They touch your skin on all sides, unlike your mattress. You need a pair you love enough to use as pillowcases, a top sheet, and a fitted sheet. If you don’t love the material, you aren’t going to love your sleep. And (shudder) if you hate the color—well, you’re going to hate your bedroom. Me, though? I have the perfect sheets, so that could never be me.
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Soft Is An Understatement
I’ve tried many, many sheet sets in my day—cotton, satin, and even other bamboo sets. But Cozy Earth’s Bamboo Sheet Set is easily the best in its field, unmatched in terms of how silkily smooth they are. The set comes with a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, and two pillowcases, so every time I get into bed, it’s like folding myself into a cloud from head to toe.
A lot of bamboo sheets are made of a bamboo blend, but Cozy Earth’s are made from 100 percent premium viscose derived directly from bamboo sourced and manufactured by the brand. That means that these sheets start soft, and just get even softer with every single wash. (Let me emphasize: washing your bedding is no longer a burden, but a treat with these.) You don't have to worry about these sheets piling in the wash, either—I’ve washed mine plenty of times at this point, and they’re smooth and airy as the day I got them.
The sheets are also slightly oversized for whatever bed size you pick, meaning that there’s extra fabric to be draped off the bed for aesthetic purposes and over you for comfort purposes. And, trust me, the aesthetic more than delivers—I got the white sheets, and they’re crisp and clean and perfectly minimalist. If you want something other than white though, Cozy Earth has an expanse of rich, deep neutrals and earth tones to choose from.
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The Benefits Are Endless
As someone who is sensitive to temperature, with other sheets, I’ve found myself waking up in the middle of the night, either too hot or too cold. I’d reach for extra blankets only to end up kicking them off. It’s something I thought I’d be doing my whole life, because I didn’t realize there were sheets that could eradicate this issue for me, but Cozy Earth’s do. The bamboo is temperature-regulating, so it keeps me at a beautiful, warm equilibrium all night long. They’re breathable and airy, so if the room gets hot overnight, I don’t; they’re also incredibly cozy, and keep the chill of my AC away to the point that I can still snuggle under the covers on a 95 degree day with my air conditioner making the rest of my bedroom feel like the Arctic.
Before using bamboo sheets, I didn’t realize what an effect the fabric you sleep on can have on your skin and hair, either. The bamboo doesn’t feel like anything specifically crafted for that (it feels like a cross between jersey and silk, soft yet smooth), but soon after using these sheets, I noticed myself waking up with less frizz and less breakouts. Some quick research showed me that I owed both of those things to my bamboo sheets, which have amazing effects in taking care of your skin and hair. Some benefits include softer, shinier hair, less frizz and more curls, less breakouts on your skin, especially for those with sensitive skin prone to irritation. Hell, bamboo sheets can even soothe sunburns. Don’t get me wrong—I still do my skincare and hair care routines at night, but I didn't even see these benefits coming.
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They’re Ethically Produced
Instead of milling their yarns through some factory, Cozy Earth oversees a direct supply chain from beginning to end. Their suppliers emphasize responsible production, cutting the stalks of bamboo into fine stalks and milling them into a soft material. That material is then spun into the yarn that makes the softest sheets ever. Plus, Cozy Earth donates 1 percent of every purchase made to a nonprofit of the buyer’s choice—you can support sustainability initiatives, public health funds, childrens’ groups, and more.
These sheets are a bit of a splurge, certainly, but the price tag is absolutely worth it (and they're on sale right now for Labor Day). Trust me, invest in these, because these aren’t sheets that you replace when you move apartments or swap out the rest of your bedding; they’re sheets you pack with you when you travel, because you know your hotel sheets won’t be nearly as good. The price is indicative of what an everyday luxury piece they are, worth the investment because of how often you’ll use them (every single night).
Photography by Joe Lingeman. Prop styling by Andrea Bonin.
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