I Tried the Internet’s Favorite Bamboo Sheets—Here Are My Honest Thoughts
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With the recent phenomenon surrounding bamboo-based bedding, I decided to see for myself if it’s worth the hype, so I embarked on a Cozy Earth sheets review. After all, if there is one beloved brand crafting hyper-soft bamboo goods, it’s Cozy Earth. I’ve never been very picky about what I sleep on, but I’ll never say no to a set of sheets that are famously silky-smooth and made without chemicals and toxins.
After sleeping on the Cozy Earth ones for almost a month—I washed them every week, of course—I have some thoughts about the material and if they're worth buying. (Spoiler alert: I love them.) On top of that, the brand's offering a special discount code for HB readers between March 1 and April 10, so if you want to save a whopping 35 percent, enter the code HOUSEBEAUTIFUL at checkout.
Bamboo Sheet Set
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$311.20
Speaking of, the sheet set, which includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet, and two pillowcases, costs $389 for a queen (though they’re currently on sale for $311). You can also buy a bundle of three-plus items and save 25 percent on the whole order. So if you also need a cooling comforter and duvet cover, this is a good opportunity to score some high-quality bedding for less. This sheet set is available in 15 colors and six sizes, from twin XL to a split king. Without further ado, here are the pros and cons to Cozy Earth's bamboo sheets and what I thought about them, below.
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What Are Bamboo Sheets Made Of?
Bamboo sheets are made of a bamboo derivative in the form of viscose or rayon—both are super soft and easy to care for. The main difference here lies in their sources: Bamboo rayon is sourced from the plant’s cellulose, while bamboo viscose comes from the plant’s pulp, which makes it a bit silkier to the touch. Needless to say, you likely wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between viscose and rayon because both are very soft (and much softer than traditional cotton) and have a lightweight, breathable feel. You can’t go wrong with either.
The Pros and Cons to Bamboo Sheets
As hard as we look, we never manage to find the elusive Perfect Product. They all come with downsides or disadvantages, and bamboo sheets are no exception.
Pros:
Much softer, thinner, and more breathable than traditional cotton
Hypoallergenic and non-irritating to sensitive skin
Made of natural materials
Gentle on your hair and skin (won't tug and cause breakage, or leave wrinkles, respectively)
Available in two varieties: viscose and rayon
Cons:
Often more expensive than cotton
Wrinkles easily
Can shrink on high heat dryer setting
Why Are Cozy Earth’s Set So Good?
As a shopping editor with nearly eight years of product testing behind me, I have slept on countless sheet sets. Cozy Earth’s are by far one of the softest sheets on the market. They’re made from high-quality bamboo viscose that’s sustainably sourced and gets softer with every wash. I know a lot of brands say that, but I feel like Cozy Earth really means it. Plus, the brand is so confident in its products that they’re all backed by a 10-year warranty against pilling, abnormal tears, and workmanship defects. If, for whatever reason, something happens to your sheets, you can go online and submit a claim and (or) chat with a customer service agent at any hour of the day. I wanted to test that claim, so I messaged the portal at midnight on a Saturday, and within minutes, I was chatting with a real person. I was highly impressed.
How They Feel
I cannot overstate this enough: Cozy Earth’s bamboo sheets are some of the softest I’ve ever felt. In fact, when I opened the packaging, I audibly gasped at how silky they were. Typically, I go for cotton percale sheets with a thick crispness to them, but these are making me question everything I thought I liked.
They’re also much thinner than I expected, which took some getting used to, considering I previously preferred classic hotel-like sheets. However, the upside to the thinness is the airiness and breathability, both of which are actually noticeable. They aren’t marketed to be moisture-wicking, but I do tend to sweat in my sleep—no matter how cold it is in the room—and in my month with these sheets, I have never woken up in a puddle.
How to Wash Them
These may feel like silk, but you don’t have to treat them like silk. Feel free to wash them in warm water and pop them in the dryer on medium heat or permanent press. Just to be sure that one wash cycle isn’t better than another, I laundered these in cold water, room temperature water, and hot water and didn’t notice any difference in the feel. I was a bit nervous to try high heat just in case they shrank, but I didn’t see any shrinkage on medium heat.
Are There Any Downsides?
In my opinion, there are two and a half downsides. (The half is something I, personally, don't love, but others may not mind). The first is the price: At nearly $400 per set ($439 for a king), these are not cheap. However, I’m going to enlist the famously elitist Kurt Vonnegut phrase, “You get what you pay for.” These luxury bed linens really do get better with every wash and are designed to last for years, which makes them a solid investment if you prioritize your sleep habits.
The second pitfall is the wrinkles, which are inevitable with any bamboo-based product. Unless you steam or iron these sheets and pillowcases, you’ll wake up with wrinkles (on your bed, not your face.) I, however, was expecting way more severe wrinkles than what I actually experienced. As you can see, the wrinkles are hardly noticeable, but if you like your sheets crisp and smooth, you may want to steam yours. The brand says, “prevent wrinkles by shaking out your sheets between wash and dry cycles. Promptly remove sheets from your dryer slightly damp, then dress your bed to avoid further wrinkling, allowing your sheets to fully dry before adding additional layers.” I considered doing this, but quickly realized I was a bit too lazy. Plus, I didn’t love the idea of putting damp sheets on my bed.
Lastly, I got a set of the sheets in white, and it is a brighter white. I have two sets of pillows on my bed, two of which are zipped into soft white Brooklinen pillowcases and the others are inside the Cozy Earth ones, and there is a stark difference in color. The Cozy Earth ones make the Brooklinen ones look a bit yellow in comparison, which I didn't love.
The Final Verdict: Are They Worth Buying?
Yes, the Cozy Earth bamboo sheets are definitely worth it. I have four additional sheet sets from different brands in my linen closet, and I keep going back to these when it’s time for a wash and swap. Every time I get into bed, I feel instantly at ease. Bamboo is definitely the best material for me and anyone else who likes that silky-soft feeling.
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