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If you’re planning a big spring clean for your home, you’ll no doubt be looking to switch up your bed sheets with the change of seasons. The onset of the Australian summer spurs the switch from cosy winter bedding to light and airy, warm-weather sheets.
The change of seasons can also spur a new trend cycle. With linen trends now changing as frequently as fashion trends, you may feel the urge towards a bedroom makeover as new colours, patterns or fabrics takes the lead.
For summer 2026, we have our eye on crisp percale cotton as the fabric of the season, while striped patterns and elegant colourways are dominating our wishlists.
The Best Bed Sheet Brands, According To marie claire:
Whether you’re searching for the best linen sheets or breathable summer bedding, or the perfect colour match to elevate your interior, we have you covered.
With so many fabrics, thread counts, and brands on the market, it can be difficult to know which options are truly worth investing in. That’s why we’ve curated our top recommendations for the best bed sheets, covering everything from affordable luxury to hotel-quality percale.
Skip the sheep-counting — and head straight to sheet-enhanced sleep with these brands.
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Offering a highly curated selection of luxurious bedding sets and separates, Cultiver’s sheets are well-loved for a reason. Sourcing only the finest fabrics and with meticulous attention to detail, you can be assured this is one investment in your sleep that won’t disappoint.
Sizes: Single through to Extra Deep King. Standard, King and Euro pillowcases. | Colours: Ivory, Sand, Blush, White, Fern Stripe, Natural, Forest, Slate, Cedar Stripe, Pinstripe, Pencil Stripe, Sage, Bluestone, Smoke Grey and Sky. Also available in Piped Linen. | Material: 100% European flax 165gsm OEKO-TEX® certified linen. | Key Features: Pre-washed with natural enzymes to accelerate the softening process. Temperate to sleep in for both hot and cool sleepers.
Shopping Editor’s Tip
If you’re looking to add some texture to your bedscape, consider the Rolfes Collection. The collection is madfe from OEKO-TEX certified European flax linen, woven in Portugal to honour traditional jacquard weaving techniques.
CULTIVER
Linen Sheet Set with Pillowcases
CULTIVER
Heavyweight Linen Bedcover
CULTIVER
Linen Sheet Set With Pillowcases
CULTIVER
Linen Flat Sheet With Border
Ettitude
Looking for a silky sleep? Ettitude has you sorted. The brand’s signature (and super-soft) CleanBamboo® plant-based sateen was specifically designed to deliver a luxurious and silk-like sleep experience. These sheets are also the perfect choice for hot sleepers, thanks to the fabric’s clever temperature-regulating benefits.
Sizes: Cot through to Super King. Standard and King pillowcases. | Colours: Cloud, Sage, Ocean, Moon, Slate, Sand, Almond, Saffron, Butter, and Taro. | Material: 100% CleanBamboo® plant-based signature sateen. | Key Features: Feels smooth like silk, comparable to cotton 1,000 thread count. Breathable weave cools and adjusts for a comfortable sleep.
ETTITUDE
Signature Bamboo Sheet Set
ETTITUDE
Signature Bamboo Pillowcase Set
ETTITUDE
Signature Bamboo Duvet Cover
ETTITUDE
Signature Bamboo Fitted Sheet
If you’re looking to upgrade the bedding across your entire home, look no further than Sheet Society. The brand’s expertly and thoughtfully designed sheets are available in sizes ranging from bassinet through to super king. There’s also a variety of materials to choose from depending on your sleep preferences, so you can be guaranteed this brand will keep every family member (and bed) happy. Pillowcases start from $40-$60 for European covers, with Queen quilt covers sitting around $160-$250, depending on your fabric preference.
Sizes: Bassinet through to super king. standard and European pillowcases | Colours: Over 100 colours, patterns and prints available. | Materials: Cotton, cotton sateen, organic cotton, flannelette, linen, jersey cotton, washed cotton, bamboo, fleece. | Key Features: Sheets come pre-washed and ready to use. 20cm double layer top sheet edge and 22cm deep pillowcase flaps make changing sheets easy.
Shopping Editor’s Review:
I’m a big fan of the Eden Cotton and the Leo Washed Cotton from Sheet Society. The Eden Cotton range has a sateen weave that feels nice on the skin, making it my pick for flat and fitted sheets. I would recommend the Leo Wash Cotton for quilt covers, as it offers a nice, textured look, without the roughness of actual linen. One of my favourite features is that the quilt covers have a zip clasp, and the fitted sheets have a thick, secure elastic edge
— Rebecca Mitchell, Marie Claire Shopping Editor
SHEET SOCIETY
Jude Organic Cotton
SHEET SOCIETY
Eve Linen
SHEET SOCIETY
Eden Cotton
SHEET SOCIETY
Leo Washed Cotton
Bed Threads
One of the most affordable linen (and now, percale) bedding outfitters on the market, Bed Threads knows good sheets. Made from 100% French flax and GOTS certified organic cotton, their sheets are designed to deliver a luxurious and comfortable sleep experience that also elevates the look and feel of your space. The brand offers both separates and bedding bundles and is available to shop in over 20 unique colourways.
Sizes: Single through to super king. standard, king and european pillowcases. | Colours: Various colourways available | Material: 100% OEKO-TEX® certified French flax linen (linen sheets), GOTS certified organic cotton (percale sheets) | Key Features: Linen sheets are pre-washed for a buttery soft feel. Sheet marker for no-fuss bed making.
Shopping Editor’s Tip
Planning a full bedroom refresh? Rather than buying each piece individually, use the brand’s Bedding Bundle to customise your dream bedding set with up to five items—and save up to 20 per cent while you’re at it.
BED THREADS
100% Organic Cotton Sheet Set
BED THREADS
100% Organic Cotton Fitted Sheet Set
BED THREADS
Espresso & Vanilla Bedding Bundle
BED THREADS
100% French Flax Linen Fitted Sheet Set
An iconic household name, Sheridan has been making beds in Australia for over 50 years. With an endless assortment of classic and on-trend colours, prints, and patterns, you’re sure to find something to suit your space. But, if you’re in the market for a seriously luxurious upgrade—like the kind you’d find at a five-star hotel—you can’t go past the brand’s iconic, recently re-imagined 1200 thread count collection.
Sizes: Cot through to super king. standard, king and european pillowcases. | Colours: Various colours, prints and patterns available. | Materials: Cotton, Belgian flax linen, cotton twill, cotton sateen, cotton chambray, TENCEL Lyocell fibre & cotton blend, cotton percale. | Key Features: Designed in Australia. Sheets available in a multi-depth fit design.
SHERIDAN
1200TC Palais Quilt Cover
SHERIDAN
Bayley Washed Percale Fitted Sheet
SHERIDAN
1200TC Palais Pillowcase
SHERIDAN
Reilly Stripe Sheet Set
This cool textile house is bringing both colour and cotton percale bedding back to the bedroom. Made from 300 thread count GOTS and Fairtrade certified organic percale cotton, the brand’s concept encourages you to mix and match their bedding separates to create a unique and layered look.
Sizes: Cot through to Super King and Standard, King and Euro pillowcases. | Colours: Apple, Canvas, Carob, Cinder, Half Blue, Ochre Red, Prism, Maize, Sulphur, Blue Blue, Lilac. Bicolour and Contrast Edge styles are available for pillow cases and duvet covers. | Material: 300 thread count GOTS and Fairtrade certified organic percale cotton. | Key Features: Lightweight and breathable weave that’s crisp, cool and soft on skin. Made in India by responsible suppliers.
Shopping Editor’s Tip
If you’re hesitant to embrace colour, start with your bedding. It’s one of the easiest (and least permanent) ways to experiment with unexpected combinations without committing to painting a wall.
STUDIO SUTRAM
King Pillowcase Pair
STUDIO SUTRAM
Duvet Cover
STUDIO SUTRAM
Fitted Sheet
STUDIO SUTRAM
Flat Sheet
Bonny’s bedding is all about solving the little sleep annoyances you didn’t know you could fix—starting with their game-changing Sheet Belt, a stretchy band that keeps your sheets neatly bundled and your linen cupboard chaos-free. But the real star? Their fitted sheet, boldly billed as “the best ever made.”
Crafted from 200 thread count GOTS-certified organic long-staple cotton, it’s crisp, breathable, and built to last. Innovative corner pulls with labels make bed-making so effortless you’ll actually look forward to it. Add in deep-fitting doona covers with corner ties that banish midnight bunching, and pillowcases with extra-deep envelope slips.
Sizes: Single through to Extra Deep King. Standard, king and European pillowcases | Colours: Blueberry, bonny clay, bright white, butter yellow, cloud white, holiday blue, pink salt, raspberry. | Material: 200 thread count GOTS-certified 100% organic cotton percale. | Key Features: Bundles and separates available. Labelled corner pulls, included sheet belt, doona corner ties and extra-deep envelop pillowcases.
BONNY
Fitted Sheet
BONNY
Flat Sheet
BONNY
Pillow Case Pair
BONNY
European Pillow Case
First established in 2012, I Love Linen has been designing the foundation for a great nights’ sleep for over a decade. While they are best known for their pure French linen, the brand also stocks a range of organic bamboo and crisp, luxe cotton sheets. With one of the largest colour ranges available online, the brand is a go-to for those looking to add colour, pattern, and personality to their space.
Sizes: Cot through to King. Standard, King and Euro pillowcases. | Colours: Blush, Clay, Crème, Daisy, Hazelnut, Indigo, Jade, Lilac, Marine Blue, Matcha, Natural, Rosa, Sage, Sandalwood, White, Beige Gingham, Charcoal Gingham, Clay Gingham, Ivy Gingham, Hazelnut Stripe, Ivy Stripe, Marine Blue Stripe, Sage Stripe, Natural Thick Stripe, and Pinstripe. | Materials: French European flax stonewashed linen, organic bamboo, cotton. | Key Features: Ships in 100% recycled packaging.
Shopping Editor’s Tip
Immediately get 20% off I Love Linen when you sign up to their loyalty program.
I LOVE LINEN
French Flax Linen Sheet Set
I LOVE LINEN
French Flax Linen Double Sided Quilt Cover Set
I LOVE LINEN
French Flax Fitted Sheet
I LOVE LINEN
French Flax Linen Pillowcase Set
Rest
Designed to feel refreshingly cool and irresistibly soft, Rest’s sheets are crafted from the brand’s proprietary Evercool® fabric. Cool to the touch, they help regulate temperature throughout the night, while advanced moisture-wicking technology keeps you dry and comfortable. Built-in antimicrobial protection promotes a cleaner sleep environment without compromising on softness or luxury. And yes—these just happen to be some of Drew Barrymore’s favourites sheets.
Sizes: Double through to King. Standard pillowcases. | Colours: Aqua Blue, Arctic White, Lavender Breeze, Midnight Blue, Snow Ivory, Cool Grey. | Material: Evercool® Cooling Fabric. | Key Features: Made with Evercool® fabric infused with IONIC+ silver yarns, a proprietary fabric that instantly cools and regulates your body temperature. Award winning sheets for hot sleepers.
Shopping Editor’s Tip
Planning a full bedroom refresh? Rather than buying each piece individually, use the brand’s Bedding Bundle to customise your dream bedding set with up to five items—and save up to 20 per cent while you’re at it.
REST
Evercool®+ Cooling Starter Sheet Set
REST
Evercool®+ Cooling 5-Piece Bedding Set
REST
Evercool®+ Cooling Pillowcases
REST
Evercool®+ Cooling Flat Sheet
Hommey
Renowned for its stylish and comfortable home essentials, Hommey’s bedding collection is designed to create the ultimate sleep sanctuary. Crafted from 270-thread-count stonewashed organic cotton, their thoughtfully curated range features a blend of solid hues and chic striped patterns to suit any aesthetic. With sizes spanning from cot to super king, you can effortlessly outfit every bed in your home. Choose individual pieces to mix and match at your own pace, or simplify the process with their ‘Bed Builder,‘ allowing you to customise your dream bed with a selection of fitted and flat sheets, pillowcases, and more.
Sizes: Single through to Super King. Standard and Euro pillowcases. | Colours: Various colours in both solids and stripes. | Material: 100% European flax 165gsm OEKO-TEX® certified linen. | Key Features: Designed locally in Melbourne. Stonewashed for a distinctly fresh, soft feel
HOMMEY
Quilt Cover
HOMMEY
Pillowcase Pair
HOMMEY
Linen Pillowcase Pair
HOMMEY
Flat Sheet
The best bed sheets in Australia depend on your preferences for material, breathability, and budget. Popular choices include organic cotton, bamboo, and linen sheets from top-rated Australian brands like Sheet Society and Bed Threads. Look for sheets with a high thread count, OEKO-TEX® certification, and strong customer reviews for the best quality.
For Australia’s often warm climate, breathable fabrics like bamboo, linen, and cotton percale are ideal. These materials wick moisture and allow airflow, helping you stay cool and comfortable throughout the night—especially during the hotter months.
Bamboo sheets are naturally hypoallergenic, ultra-soft, and highly breathable, making them great for sensitive skin and hot sleepers. Cotton sheets, especially long-staple Egyptian or organic cotton, offer durability and a crisp feel. Both are great options, but bamboo is often preferred in warmer climates like Australia’s.
When it comes to warm climates and air flow, a lower thread count is better. The ideal thread count for bed sheets in Australia is between 300 and 600. Sheets within this range strike a balance between softness and breathability.
Yes, linen sheets are worth the investment, especially in Australia. Linen is a natural, breathable fabric that becomes softer with each wash and is ideal for regulating body temperature year-round. It’s especially loved in warmer climates for its cooling properties.
To choose the right bed sheet size, match your sheets to your mattress dimensions—Australian sizes include Single, King Single, Double, Queen, King, and Super King. Always check the depth of your mattress to ensure the fitted sheet will fit snugly, especially if you have a pillow-top or mattress topper.
High-quality bed sheets should be replaced every 1 to 2 years, depending on use, washing frequency, and material. Sheets that become thin, pilled, or lose elasticity should be replaced for optimal comfort and hygiene.
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