Sheets

What's behind our sheet Ratings?

Experts at our National Testing and Research Center tested 20 models in sheets to see which ones perform best.

We look for:

Overall score
Overall score is mostly fit, strength, and shrinkage tests after five wash and dry cycles.
Fit
Fit is the fitted and flat sheets' ability to accommodate mattress height, ranging from 10 to 19-plus inches.
Strength
Strength indicates the tear resistance of fabrics and the sturdiness of seams.
Shrinkage
Shrinkage is measured along length and width.
Construction quality
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.
Softness
Softness reflects judgments of trained sensory panelists
Crispness
Crispness reflects judgments of trained sensory panelists.
Claimed thread count
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.

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Recommended sheets are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices, weigh features, price, and attributes that matter to you.

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Sheets Ratings

Find out which Sheets scored the best on our tests. Our tests are based not only on government and industry standards but also on standards our specialists think should apply, which re-create the experience you will have with the product.

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Consider this a wake-up call to bedding makers: Only 4 of 23 sets of queen-size sheets performed well enough for us to recommend, and two of those were expensive enough that we suggest using coupons or waiting until they go on sale before buying. As for the other 19, our tests and reporting revealed a litany of problems: If you're looking for information about sheets, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Consumer Reports’ sheet reviews will give you honest buying advice that you can trust. Use our sheet buying guide to discover which features are most important to consider. We also provide unbiased Ratings and sheet reviews to help you choose the best sheets for your needs.

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Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.

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Consider this a wake-up call to bedding makers: Very few of the queen-size sheets we tested performed well enough for us to recommend, and two of those were expensive enough that we suggest using coupons or waiting until they go on sale before buying. As for the others, our tests and reporting revealed a litany of problems:

Some fitted sheets easily ripped or came apart at the seams in our strength tests, and some could tear from just a heavy cat's claws.
Other sets had fitted sheets that popped off the corners of ... Read more

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