These Linen-Cotton Sheets Are So Lightweight and Breathable, You'll Wonder How You Survived Summer Without Them

The natural linen/cotton fibers get softer with each wash.

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I’m a snob when it comes to my bedding. I want to roll out of a bed dressed in what feels like expensive linens. You know, like the farmhouse-style sheets similar to those used at a luxury resort in the French countryside. And I think I’ve nailed it. However, reality hits when I open my eyes in the morning and realize I’m in my own room, and no one will be serving me my morning tea in bed. I can still dream though, right?

One thing that helps transport me to that place is choosing sheets made with a blend of natural linen and cotton, which feels great on my skin and gets softer with each wash. (Linen aficionados know what I’m talking about.) Plus, natural fiber sheets keep me cool in the summer and warm and cozy in the winter, especially when paired with a down comforter.

Though I try not to buy my sheets sight unseen and opt for brands and styles that I've purchased in the past, I couldn’t help but hit “add to cart” when I saw that Amazon was running a 40 percent sale on these “farmhouse bedding” linen-cotton sheets. And I’m so glad I did!

Simple&Opulence Belgian Linen Breathable Sheet Set 

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$67

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As I had hoped, the Simple&Opulence Belgian Linen Breathable Sheet Set took me back to the French countryside. With fabric made from 55 percent Belgian flax and 45 percent cotton, this blend offers the best of both materials, giving you the texture of pure linen with the added suppleness of cotton. At 160 GSM (grams per square meter), this fabric is lightweight enough to use all summer long (if you’re like me and love to keep your windows open) and pairs well with a thicker duvet in the dead of winter. According to the brand, this fabric blend conducts heat and absorbs moisture better than traditional cotton sheets for a great night’s sleep, no matter what season it is.

One five-star reviewer touts that these sheets are “gorgeous quality” and said, “These sheets are beautiful! Much much nicer than we ever expected. Super soft like linen clothing, rather than a scratchy, stiff linen we have experienced from other outlets, and softer with each wash.”

This four-piece set features a deep, 14-inch pocket fitted sheet, a flat sheet, and two standard pillowcases. Since it’s a linen blend, you don’t have to worry about the fitted sheet stretching when your husband tosses and turns each night, as the cotton helps retain its shape.

These sheets are also Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, assuring the materials are free of toxic chemicals and substances. The fabric is colorfast, too, so it won’t fade. And with proper care and patience, these sheets become softer with age. Another shopper even recommended adding vinegar to the cycle to speed up the process. Oh—and about the wrinkles—that’s the lived-in “farmhouse” look. Still, if it annoys you to no end, you can always iron your sheets on medium heat.

If you’re thinking of making this your new summer sheet set, don’t even second guess it. Simple&Opulence’s lightweight fabric with breathable properties makes these luxury sheets perfect for hot nights. One shopper said they’re “nice and light,” adding, “I’m a hot sleeper and have definitely noticed I’m sleeping much cooler since getting these sheets.”

Plus—quite frankly—Amazon’s price for a linen/cotton sheet set can’t be beat. Place them in your cart now and then count down the minutes until you, too, will be transported to the French countryside. I’ll bring the tea.

Dapu 100% French Linen Breathable Sheet Set

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$126

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Bedsure Linen Cotton Sheets Set

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$73

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Lane Linen 100% Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set 

Amazon

$90

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Moomee 100% Washed Cotton Linen-Like Sheet Set

Amazon

$63

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Danjor Linens Breathable, Wrinkle Free Sheet Set

Amazon

$15

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