Whether you refuse to sleep on anything but 500-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, or you’re still using the $25 set you bought back in college, I’d like to offer some advice: Invest in bamboo sheets. Why, you ask? Well, they’re incredibly soft, eco-friendly, ultra-breathable and moisture-wicking…basically everything you want in a bedding set. 

So, not only did I have PureWow editors test the four best bamboo sheets on the market, but I’ve also included five reviewer-worthy sets—plus a comprehensive guide to finding the best bamboo sheets for your sleep style. From viscose and lyocell numbers to luxurious sateen weaves that basically melt on the skin, here are the best bamboo sheets money can buy.

First, I rounded up a list of the top-reviewed bamboo sheets on the market. Then, I made sure each editor slept on the sheets for 30+ days—and washed/dried them at least once. After a month of testing and washing, I narrowed down each selection based on whether it was a) buttery soft or smooth enough to feel comfortable instead of scratchy, b) cooling or breathable for hot sleepers and c) durable enough to hold up in the wash without pilling or tearing. 

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Bamboo sheets come in a few varieties; there’s bamboo viscose, bamboo rayon, bamboo modal and bamboo lyocell. All of the fabrics are made from bamboo pulp, but the process for each material is a little different, hence the different names. If you’re looking for the most environmentally friendly option, bamboo lyocell is your best bet, since it’s sustainably made. More concerned with breathability? In that case, go with bamboo viscose. 

You also want to pay attention to the thread count when you’re looking for bamboo sheets. While the optimum thread count is between 250 and 350, a 100 percent bamboo sheet with a 250 thread count should still provide that soft, cotton-like feel. Just remember, the higher the thread count, the softer the sheets.

From breathable to eco-friendly to 350-thread-counts…what do all of these fabrics actually feel like? Thanks to the experts at luxury bedding company, Sunday Citizen, we have a breakdown: 

For starters, bamboo is one of the most environmentally friendly materials in the world. As Wanda Thompson, creator of Householdwonders.com explains, “Since bamboo doesn’t need pesticides to grow naturally, the plant has less of a negative impact on our planet in terms of pollution.” Bamboo also absorbs five times more carbon and produces 35 percent more oxygen (which makes it a more breathable, moisture-wicking option for sweaty sleepers).

And if you’re wondering about the feel of bamboo, it’s just as plush as cotton (and, in some cases, softer). “Egyptian cotton can be extremely soft [at] high thread counts, but bamboo is naturally softer, stronger, more absorbent, more breathable and more eco-friendly than Egyptian cotton. On top of that, bamboo sheets are generally less expensive than Egyptian cotton,” Thompson adds. (More on that below.)

Per the Sunday Citizen experts, “Bamboo bed sheets often cost more than traditional cotton or polyester blend sheets. With increased quality and durability comes an increased price point, which is important to be aware of.” They also warn that you have to follow the brand’s washing instructions to prolong the sheets’ lifespan. To that end, “bamboo fabric has been known to wrinkle more quickly than alternative fabrics, meaning that a little extra care is required if you want your sheets to stay pristine on the bed! Our recommendation is to remove your sheets from the tumble dryer immediately after the drying cycle ends and spread them out flat as soon as possible to avoid creasing.”

We Had Our Editors Test The Most Comfortable Bed Sheets of 2024—Here’s What’s Worth Buying