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Best Sheets

Which Sheets performed best in our tests?

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We tested 20 sheets to determine the best-performing models. Our expert lab technicians tested each Sheet based on the following criteria:

  • Shrinkage
  • Construction quality
  • Softness
  • Fit
  • Crispness
  • Strength
  • Claimed thread count

Below lists the Sheets that rated best in each of the tests our experts looked for. Learn about how these tests were performed and find out which Sheet is rated best when you subscribe.

Consumer Reports Ratings for Best Sheets

ratingsBest Sheet for Shrinkage
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Shrinkage is measured along length and width.


This Sheet which tested best for Shrinkage has the following features: .

ratingsBest Sheet for Construction quality
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Construction quality weighs factors including the sheet's coarseness or graininess, type of elastic on fitted sheets, and color variations in a set, and whether wrinkle-free claims are being met.


This Sheet which tested best for Construction quality has the following features: .

ratingsBest Sheet for Softness
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Softness reflects judgments of trained sensory panelists


This Sheet which tested best for Softness has the following features: .

ratingsBest Sheet for Fit
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Fit is the fitted and flat sheets' ability to accommodate mattress height, ranging from 10 to 19-plus inches.


This Sheet which tested best for Fit has the following features: .

ratingsBest Sheet for Crispness
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Crispness reflects judgments of trained sensory panelists.


This Sheet which tested best for Crispness has the following features: .

ratingsBest Sheet for Strength
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Strength indicates the tear resistance of fabrics and the sturdiness of seams.


This Sheet which tested best for Strength has the following features: .

ratingsBest Sheet for Claimed thread count
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Claimed thread count is based on manufacturer's information. Fit is the fitted and flat sheets' ability to accommodate mattress height, ranging from 10 to 19-plus inches.


This Sheet which tested best for Claimed thread count has the following features: .