If you have social media, you have probably seen someone with excellent taste posting about Cozy Earth's famed bamboo sheets. I rarely get sucked into any sort of hype, but last year, it happened, and I snagged a set of Cozy Earth bamboo sheets, which were my first experience with the material. I'll get into what bamboo sheets are actually made of and how they feel a little later on, but for now, I'll just say this: I audibly gasped when I slid into bed on night one. They're that soft.
It's been a little over a year, and they're still very much in my regular rotation. I have noticed that some of my sheets—not naming names—do get softer with each wash, but they also kind of break down, and Cozy Earth's feel and look just as new as they did the day I got them. Truly, I have nothing negative to say about them at the moment. A year ago, when I had a 20-inch mattress, my only complaint with the fitted sheet was that it barely stretched over the bed, but I blame the mattress for that, not the sheet. Now that I have a 12-inch mattress (shoutout to Saatva's memory foam hybrid), the sheets are perfect.
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What Are Bamboo Sheets Made Of?
Bamboo sheets are made of a bamboo derivative in the form of viscose or rayon—both are super soft and easy to care for. The main difference here lies in their sources: Bamboo rayon is sourced from the plant’s cellulose, while bamboo viscose comes from the plant’s pulp, which makes it a bit silkier to the touch. Needless to say, you likely wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between viscose and rayon because both are very soft (and much softer than traditional cotton) and have a lightweight, breathable feel. You can’t go wrong with either.
The Pros and Cons of Bamboo Sheets
As hard as we look, we never manage to find the elusive Perfect Product. They all have downsides, and bamboo sheets are no exception.
Pros:
- Much softer, thinner, and more breathable than traditional cotton
- Hypoallergenic and non-irritating to sensitive skin
- Made of natural materials
- Gentle on your hair and skin (won't tug and cause breakage, or leave wrinkles, respectively)
- Available in two varieties: viscose and rayon
Cons:
- Often more expensive than cotton
- Wrinkles easily
- Can shrink on high heat dryer setting
- Categorized as a semi-synthetic material versus a natural material, like 100 percent linen
Why Are Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheets So Good?
As a shopping editor with nearly a decade of product testing behind me, I have slept on countless sheet sets. Cozy Earth’s are by far one of the softest sheets on the market. They’re made from high-quality bamboo viscose, sustainably sourced, and get softer with every wash. I know a lot of brands say that, but I feel like Cozy Earth really means it. Plus, the brand is so confident in its products that they’re all backed by a 10-year warranty against pilling, abnormal tears, and workmanship defects. If, for whatever reason, something happens to your sheets, you can go online and submit a claim and/or chat with a customer service agent at any hour of the day. I wanted to test that claim, so I messaged the portal at midnight on a Saturday, and within minutes, I was chatting with a real person. I was highly impressed.
How the Sheets Feel
I cannot overstate this enough: Cozy Earth’s bamboo sheets are some of the softest I’ve ever felt. In fact, when I opened the packaging, I audibly gasped at how silky they were. Typically, I go for cotton percale sheets with a thick crispness to them, but these are making me question everything I thought I liked, because since getting these, I haven't used my go-to percale set once.
They’re also much thinner than I expected, which took some getting used to, considering I previously preferred classic hotel-like sheets. However, the upside to the thinness is the airiness and breathability, both of which are actually noticeable. They aren’t marketed to be moisture-wicking, but I do tend to sweat in my sleep—no matter how cold it is in the room—and in my time with these sheets, I have never woken up in a puddle.
How to Wash Them
These may feel like silk, but you don’t have to treat them like silk. Feel free to wash them in warm water and pop them in the dryer on low heat or permanent press. Just to be sure that one wash cycle isn’t better than another, I laundered these in cold water, room temperature water, and hot water, and didn’t notice any difference in the feel. I was a bit nervous to try high heat just in case they shrank, but I didn’t see any shrinkage on medium heat.
Are There Any Downsides?
In my opinion, there are two and a half downsides. (The half is something I, personally, don't love, but others may not mind). The first is the price: At $308 for a queen-size set, these are not cheap. However, I’m going to enlist the famously elitist Kurt Vonnegut phrase, “You get what you pay for.” These luxury bed linens really do get better with every wash and are designed to last for years, making them a solid investment if you prioritize your sleep.
The second pitfall is the wrinkles, which are inevitable with any bamboo-based product. Unless you steam or iron these sheets and pillowcases, you’ll wake up with wrinkles. I, however, was expecting way more severe wrinkles than what I actually experienced. As you can see, the wrinkles are hardly noticeable, but if you like your sheets crisp and smooth, you may want to steam yours. The brand says, “Prevent wrinkles by shaking out your sheets between wash and dry cycles. Promptly remove sheets from your dryer slightly damp, then dress your bed to avoid further wrinkling, allowing your sheets to fully dry before adding additional layers.” I considered doing this, but quickly realized I was a bit too lazy. Plus, I didn’t love the idea of putting damp sheets on my bed.
Lastly, I got a set of white sheets, and they are a brighter white. I have two sets of pillows on my bed: two are zipped into soft white Brooklinen pillowcases, and the others are inside the Cozy Earth ones. There is a stark color difference. The Cozy Earth ones make the Brooklinen ones look a bit yellow in comparison, which I didn't love.
The Final Verdict: Are They Worth Buying?
Yes, the Cozy Earth bamboo sheets are definitely worth it. I have six additional sheet sets from different brands in my linen closet, and I keep going back to these when it’s time for a wash and swap. Every time I get into bed, I feel instantly at ease. Bamboo is definitely the best material for me and anyone else who likes that silky-soft feeling.
