This Boll and Branch sheets review begins with what we know; we spend at least a third of our lives in bed. We also understand the importance of a good night’s sleep. So, it follows that when we have to buy a mattress, most of us spend some time researching and seeking out the best mattress we can afford.
Would you be surprised to know that the sheets you put on that mattress are equally important?
The only thought, fleeting at best, most of us give to sheets is changing, laundering, or purchasing. It’s possible we give purchasing sheets a bit more thought, but even that is most likely limited to cost, color, and maybe thread count.
Some put a little more thought into it and plan sheet purchases in January, the traditional “white sale” month. The rest of us head to the clearance section. After all, they’re just sheets, right?
Well, if you want to reap all the benefits of a good night’s sleep, there is more to sheets than cost, color, and thread count.
Boll and Branch Sheets Review: Thread Count, Fabric, and Weave
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Let’s say you want to buy some navy blue sheets for your king-sized bed. Other than price, is thread count your only other consideration? If you answered yes you’d be with the majority, but you’d be overlooking two equal, if not even more important, factors.
What are those two factors? The fabric and the weave.
Most of us have erroneously learned the higher the thread count, the number of horizontal and vertical threads in one square inch of fabric, the softer and the better the sheet. Well, hold the looms, Louie.
There appears to be new information on the sheet front. There’s now a sweet spot of 300 to 600 thread count, depending on who is dishing the sweets. Sheets with thread counts in that sweet spot are very soft, usually more durable than higher thread counts, and are more affordable.
The weave and fabric of a sheet have a significant impact on its feel. That’s how your sheets feel when you first get in bed and how they feel during the night as you’re sleeping.
When you climb into your bed, do you want the feel of soft and cozy; cool and crisp; light and breezy, or ultrasoft and velvety? Do you wake up in the middle of the night too hot or too cold?
The fabric and weave control all that, and all that affects your quality of sleep. So let’s continue this Boll and Branch sheets review by checking out a few of those fabrics and weaves.
Organic cotton
Organic cotton means the cotton grew without the addition of pesticides and chemicals. Also, it’s not machine harvested but hand-picked.
Handpicking the cotton ensures no fibers get damaged or broken during the picking process. That allows for longer fibers, which result in a softer and stronger final product.
Whereas shorter, damaged, and broken fibers make for a scratchy uncomfortable fabric, and that’s certainly not conducive to a good nights sleep.
Cotton that is not organic is grown using pesticides and chemicals and also processed with all kinds of chemicals and dyes. Think about the cumulative effect that could have, as your skin spends one-third of its life up close and personal to that non-organic cotton sheet.
Linen
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If cotton is the gold standard when it comes to sheets, then linen has to be the platinum. Linen is made from the flax stem and is the way to go if you’re looking for durability.
It’s woven one-over and one-under with a much looser 80 to 150 thread count, it’s 30 percent stronger than cotton, and hypoallergenic. Plus, properly cared for linen sheets can last two to three decades. Yes, decades!
Linen is a breathable fabric, keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It is also anti-static and can help soften and preserve skin due to its natural pH balance.
It will take many launderings to make these sheets as soft as you may want, and you are going to pay for all that platinum, but the return on that investment is outstanding.
Percale
Percale is a one-yarn-over and one-yarn-under weave, typically with a matte finish, and a crisp cool feel that improves with every wash. Because of the tight, even weave, it feels the same on both sides.
Percale sheets have a crisp light texture with a feel that often compares to the feel of a dress shirt. If you like sheets that feel a bit starched and crisp against your skin, this is the weave for you.
The coolness of this weave makes it an excellent choice for hot sleepers.
Sateen
The sateen weave is the closest you can get to satin, without the high cost and fragile nature of that fabric. The one-yarn-under and multiple-yarn-over weave expose a more thread surface, giving Sateen a silky feel and luxurious sheen.
Because several threads lie on the surface, the fabric appears shiny and can be susceptible to snags and pulls.
It is heavier than percale because of its tight weave. That heavier weight makes it warm and comfortable in colder weather or for people who prefer warmer sheets.
Now that we better understand the thread count, fabric, and weave, we can get into the meat of this Boll and Branch sheets review.
How We Reviewed
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This Boll and Branch sheets review is an independent analysis of three comparable sheets available for today’s consumer. In our review process, we looked at and compared the sheets’ thread count, weave, and fabric as well as professional and consumer reviews.
We have no business or financial ties to any of the companies we have mentioned.
The goal of this Boll and Branch sheets review is to provide you sufficient factual, unbiased information so that you can make a confident, informed, and easier decision on your next sheet purchase.
Boll and Branch Sheets Review: Now, Their Sheets
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According to their website, the husband-and-wife team of Scott and Missy Tannen opened Boll and Branch in 2014 while they were shopping for sheets. That shopping search led them on a quest to produce a superior yet ecological and socially responsible product.
Their focus on environmental and social responsibility earned them the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification. Also, they claim to be the leading purchaser of organic, Fair Trade Certified™ cotton.
That certification means everyone involved in the chain of production, from farmers to factory workers, is earning a living wage. In addition, that certification assures the factories are safe, clean, free of discrimination, and inhumane treatment (forced labor, child labor).
Their organic cotton sheets are not only sewn but also farmed, picked, and woven in India. It’s their seed to sew difference that gives them a traceable supply chain.
Boll and Branch also offer sheet sets in percale for those who are looking for sheets with a crisp, cool feel. Their Percale Sheet Set line comes in two colors and four striped patterns.
If you’re looking for a casual, laid-back sheet, then you want Boll and Branch’s brand new ethically-made from pure European Flax Linen Stripe Sheet Set. At this time these sheets are only available in a blue stripe pattern.
These linen sheets meet the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certification, meaning this product has passed strict testing for banned chemicals and harmful substances.
If you are unsatisfied with their product for any reason, return your purchase within 100 days. Boll and Branch will refund your full purchase price.
This Boll and Branch sheets review focuses on their Signature Soft organic cotton sheets.
Signature Soft
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Boll and Branch’s flagship, Signature Soft best selling sheets are organic cotton that uses the four-over, one-under sateen weave. They are made softer, stronger, and more durable by using single-ply, long-staple cotton.
These sheets come in a variety of patterns and colors. The fitted sheets have an elastic band around the entire sheet to allow for a snug tailored fit. And will fit mattresses up to 17 inches in depth.
Recommended care is to wash colors in cold water, tumble dry medium. For white, natural, and ivory colors, wash in warm and tumble dry medium.
Amazon customers rated this product a 4.1 out of 5 stars. Sixty-two percent of reviewers gave this product at 5 out of 5 stars.
Boll and Branch Sheets Review: Pros and Cons
Often, we get to the point where we have to filter all the information. We also must pick the things we like the most and the things we like the least. So in this Boll and Branch sheets review, we present these products in no particular order.
What we like
- Their commitment to ecological and social responsibility
- I have my own set and consider them the softest sheets ever.
What we didn’t like
- They’re pricey
- I have my own set and consider them the softest sheets ever.
Boll and Branch Sheets Review: The Competition
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Brooklinen Luxe Sateen Sheets |
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Dreamfit Degree 3 – Pima Cotton Sheet Set |
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Dreamfit Degree 4 – Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set |
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eLuxury Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set |
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Let’s take a look at three of Boll and Branch’s competitors.
Brooklinen
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Brooklinen fitted sheets come with labeled short and long elastic straps so you can put the sheet on your mattress correctly the first try, and can fit mattresses up to 15 inches in depth. Another Brooklinen difference is their pillowcases use an envelope closure, so there are no open floppy ends or pillow spillage.
They offer a lifetime warranty. If their sheets ever pill, rip, or fray, they will repair the sheet. If the sheet is beyond repair, they will replace it at no charge.
Brooklinen Luxe Sateen Sheets
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Brooklinen Sateen Sheets have a 480 thread count with a buttery smooth feel. They are available in nine different colors or patterns. Recommended care is machine wash cold and tumble dry low.
Amazon customers rate these sheets 4.1 out of 5 stars. Sixty percent of reviewers gave this product a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Dreamfit
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Dreamfit fitted sheets boast their Dreamflex™ corner bands that are color-coded to so you can correctly fit the sheet to your mattress on your first try. Their Dreamflex™ 360-degree band assures your fitted sheet will fit snugly for a tailored fit.
These Dreamfit sheets will fit mattresses up to a 22-inch depth and have a one year warranty against material defects.
Dreamfit Degree 3 – Pima Cotton Sheet Set
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Dreamfit Degree 3 Pima Cotton Sheet Set has a 300 thread count, are available in five colors, and recommended care is machine wash cold, no bleach, and tumble dry low. Do not use liquid fabric softener.
Amazon customers rated this product 3.8 out of 5 stars. Seventy-three percent of reviewers rated this sheet 5 out of 5 stars.
Dreamfit Degree 4 – Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set
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Dreamfit Degree 4 Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set sheets are available in five colors. The care is machine wash cold, no bleach, and tumble dry low, and do not use liquid fabric softener.
Amazon customers rate these sheets 3.9 out of 5 stars. Sixty-four percent of reviewers gave this product a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
eLuxury
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Fitted sheets by eLuxury can fit mattresses up to 15 inches in depth. eLuxury says customer satisfaction is their top priority and offer a money back guarantee if customers are not 100 percent satisfied.
eLuxury Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set
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Egyptian cotton sheets by eLuxury are available in 650 to 1500 thread counts, come in 10 colors, and recommended care is machine wash cold and tumble dry low.
Amazon customers rated this product a 4.0 out of 5 stars. Sixty-three percent of reviewers rated these sheets 5 out of 5 stars.
Boll and Branch Sheets Review: Should You Buy Them?
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This Boll and Branch sheets review offers sufficient information for you to think of more than cost, color, and thread count on your next sheet purchase. Now you know fabric, weave, and thread count all play a significant role in a sheet that you will lay on for a third of your life.
Thanks to their focus on social and environmental responsibility, when I lay my head on my pillow encased in its Boll and Branch pillowcase, I can close my eyes knowing that in a very small way I am helping others and the environment.
The Boll and Branch linens on my bed are so very, very soft and comfortable. I only have one set, and my husband practically whimpers every time I change them.
Bottom line, can you buy lesser expensive sheets? Of course, you can. But those won’t be the sheets you look forward to climbing in bed and pulling up under your chin.
Save up some bucks and treat yourself to a set, or two, of Boll and Branch sheets. You’ll sleep better for more than one reason.
Have you slept on any of the sheets mentioned in this article? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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