If you prefer bedding with a soft, cozy feel over sheets that are starched crisp, you'll love bamboo sheets. One of our all-time favorite types of bedding, this material breathes well, and it typically holds up to numerous washes without pilling.
While we enjoy using all types of bamboo bedding products, it’s unfortunate that their brands’ marketing claims can sometimes be a little misleading. What is widely called “bamboo” is technically rayon, which is derived from plant cellulose and used to make a variety of materials like viscose and modal. Good Housekeeping reports that to make bamboo sheets, the raw plant material is turned to pulp and chemically dissolved, removing any trace of the original plant matter in order to turn it into fiber. So, to call these sheets “plant-based” is really a stretch.
Also: While some bamboo sheet manufacturers make antibacterial claims about the material, it's been found in scientific testing not to be the case. While they do feel breathable and really nice against the skin, bamboo sheets need to be washed just as often as any other type.
The good news is, brand claims aside, these types of sheets are just really lovely to sleep with. Modal, viscose, and lyocell are durable, soft, and at once both cooling and cozy — there's a reason why reviewers are nuts about them. Keep in mind that these fabrics on their own aren't stretchy, so you'll want to keep an eye out for elastane or spandex in the sheets' material if you want that flexibility.
Read on to check out the best bamboo sheets to make your bedtime even more dreamy.
Sheet material: Bamboo-derived rayon and microfiber
Available sizes: Twin through California king (including split king)
Color options: 40
One of the best-selling sheet sets on Amazon, these bamboo sheets are touted by reviewers as being very soft and lightweight, and they have fitted-sheet corners that accommodate 18- to 20-inch-tall mattresses.
Of all the sheets in this guide, these also have the most color choices, including everything from dramatic emerald to dreamy lavender. And as a bonus, this super affordable set even comes with two extra pillowcases!
Sheet material: Bamboo-derived rayon, polyester, and spandex
Available sizes: Twin through California king (including split king)
Color options: 6
Purple's SoftStretch Sheets make your pillow and mattress feel like they're enveloping you in a big hug each night.
Along with being incredibly breathable and smooth, these stretchy bamboo sheets are touted by reviewers for fitting perfectly over tall mattresses. The fitted sheet even has a thick elastic band that holds the bedding right where it's supposed to be, all night long.
If you know, you know: West Elm has low-key amazing bedding. These Fair Trade-certified bamboo sheets are made of Tencel lyocell, and the wood that its made from is FSC-certified.
The available color options are somehow both vibrant and soothing, and the feel of the Tencel is refreshingly cool.
We absolutely love these sheets. In our own experience with them, they have a sheen that looks great, no matter which color you've chosen, and a very silky, cool feel.
The material isn’t slippery, but it has a snuggly softness that is almost akin to jersey material but not quite as thick. Reviewers tout their exceptional softness, calling them everything from “cloud-like” to “creamy”!
The CleanBamboo fabric is derived from FSC-certified, organic bamboo and is OEKO-TEX-certified, so you can at least rest assured that no pesticides or toxic components were involved in the making of these delightful sheets.
Available sizes: Twin through California king (including split king)
Color options: 2
Made of bamboo-derived viscose, Layla's sheets are soft and pliable and have a very slinky (but not stretchy) feel. Of all the products on this list, these have a texture that's akin to athleisure clothing — it's a pleasant material to have against your face and covering your body while you sleep.
These sheets are more casual than crisp, but if comfort and a cooling feel are more important to you than looks, we highly recommend this set. They also wash and dry well with virtually no shrinking.
Available sizes: Twin through California king (including split king)
Color options: 10
The name says it all! The bamboo sheets from My Sheets Rock are a hot sleeper's dream, with their light, breathable drape.
They are well worth the investment for their durability and “silkiness,” says one reviewer. If you really crave this type of feel all the time, you can purchase extra pillowcases, too.
Be warned: The positive reviews for these bamboo-viscose sheets range from hilarious to straight-up NSFW, with a staggering 79% of the near-20K users giving the sheets 5 stars.
Described as “butter-soft,” “silky,” and “cool to the touch,” among many other things, this bedding is a fan-favorite buy that truly feels like a million bucks.
If you're willing to spend a few extra dollars on top-quality linens, these bamboo sheets from Cariloha are well worth the investment.
Their 230-thread-count material checks every comfort box: They’re flexible, soft, and super breathable. Reviewers call them “addictive,” and many attest to buying multiple sets to satisfy their cool-bedding cravings.
Melanie YatesSenior Home Decor EditorMelanie is the senior home decor editor of Best Products, where she's been researching and testing out home and bedding products since 2015 — her work can also be found on House Beautiful and Women's Health.
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