The 5 Very Best Jersey Sheets (2024)

$114

Material: Oeko-Tex-certified cotton | Breathability: Yes | Size range: Twin/Twin XL to King

After a commenter alerted us to the Company Store’s jersey sheets — “I’ve been getting them for years and really love them” — I had to try a set for myself. The first thing I noticed was just how nice they were. They felt so soft, smooth, and stretchy — but not too stretchy. That last feature was actually the most surprising. The sheets felt substantial and closer to regular cotton sheets than what I remembered jersey sheets were like in college (too thin and loose, pill-y), making them a great choice for someone who’s interested in trying jersey bedding for the first time. They have a nice hand feel and are just thick enough not to feel cheap and flimsy. Once I got into bed, my clothes definitely caught a little more on the sheets compared to sleeping in percale or sateen, but that’s the tradeoff you’ll have to make (and get used to) for having cozier sheets. I got them in canary yellow and was immediately cheered up by their bright hue and that they are available in 11 other colors that you don’t see elsewhere, like turquoise and lavender. The price is also quite attractive, with a queen costing $164. (They’re also a brand favorite, with nearly 500 positive reviews. I haven’t tried them in warmer weather, but reviewers rave about how comfortable they are, even in the summer.)

From $25

Material: Cotton | Breathability: Yes | Size range: Twin to King

If you happen to actually be a college student looking for inexpensive jersey sheets, check out these 100 percent cotton sheets from Target brand Threshold. They’re the updated version of Target’s cotton-polyester jersey sheets (now discontinued) that former Strategist writer Chloe Anello said she and “most everyone I knew in college owned.” The affordable set comes in sizes twin to king and in ten colors to match your comforter, and it has a higher rating than the cotton-poly set. Anello said her old sheets “didn’t pill quite as quickly as one would expect” and were “easy to maintain — basically, any bargain detergent and outdated washing machines and dryers in your dorm won’t destroy them,” so I imagine this upgraded version would hold up just as well.

$108

Material: Organic cotton | Breathability: Yes | Size range: Twin/Twin XL to King

Coyuchi, which makes some of the Strategist’s favorite linen sheets, bath towels, and robes, also makes a fantastic set of jersey sheets. I first tried them in the summer in Los Angeles, and like the Company Store set, these were soft, smooth, cozy, and comfortable — but perhaps a tad bit stretchier. And they didn’t feel too hot at all (I am an average-temperature sleeper.) They’re made from GOTS- and Made Safe–certified (i.e., nontoxic) organic cotton and come in three neutral colors, so if you’re looking for something organic, I would recommend these. Goerzen is a fan of these herself: “It’s all the coziness and comfort of jersey sheets but with a higher quality construction that makes them more breathable.” Nancy Davilman of ND Interiors, who calls them “incredibly soft,” agrees that they are “very breathable,” allowing you to “keep your temperature very balanced.” You won’t overheat in them, even if you tend to be a sweaty sleeper. They are on the pricier side, but the high-quality material ensures that they will hold up well over time (even through many washes), are resistant to pilling, and are guaranteed to be comfortable right away. Just note that stock is limited at the moment in all colors.

$84

Material: Oeko-Tex-certified organic cotton | Breathability: Yes | Size range: Full to Queen

If you’re looking for organic-cotton jersey sheets for a lower price, consider West Elm’s Cotton Cloud set, which Logan calls “amazing quality.” The Fair Trade sheets are OEKO-TEX Certified, which means they’re tested (and clear of) over 350 potentially harmful substances. Logan thinks they “truly feel like you’re sleeping on cloud nine —so supple and soft to the touch.” And I agree: They’re thinner and more lightweight than the jersey sheets from the Company Store and Coyuchi but also incredibly soft and comfortable — truly like your most lived-in T-shirt. If you tend to sleep hot, these West Elm jersey sheets would be your best bet.

$119

Material: Certified organic cotton | Breathability: Yes | Size range: Twin/Twin XL to King

Heathered jersey truly gives you that broken-in T-shirt look and feel. Other sets feature heathered gray options, but few come in blues and greens — even heathered stripes — like this set from Pottery Barn Teen. Nancy Charbonneau, the principal designer at Charbonneau Interiors, bought her daughter jersey sheets when she went to college because that way, “the maintenance and upkeep of her bed could be one thing she didn’t have to worry about,” she says. They will make a less than comfortable mattress in a dorm room feel much more cozy. Charbonneau also appreciates that the sheets are sustainably made — they’re both GOTS- and Fair Trade- certified — and free from any harmful chemicals.