honorable mentions
Quince Linen Bamboo Deluxe Bundle for $255, This set would be a choice, but it has been out of stock for several weeks. It's a great combination of linen and bamboo that offers the best of both worlds: the softness and cool touch of bamboo with the structure and airflow of linen. It's a great option for hot sleepers—when you can afford it, that is. Right now only the deluxe version with a duvet cover can be found on the site, but you'll have to join the waiting list.
My Sheets Rock for $199, These sheets are extremely soft. They promise to regulate your temperature, but I found that some nights I woke up a little too hot. If you're not a hot sleeper, these are overall soft, comfortable sheets to sleep on.
Attitude Aerie Sateen+ Sheet Set for $449, These sheets are extremely soft and use a combination of bamboo lyocell and Bamboo “Biochar” To make them antifungal and odor resistant. They were a little warm for my liking, but if you're looking for something to keep odors and fungus at bay, these might be a good choice for you.
Pom Pom at Home Bamboo Satin Sheet Set for $345, These are great bamboo sheets, but for the price we were more impressed than others we tested.
Sunday Citizen Bamboo Sheet Set for $225, Wired reviewer Lorin Strampe found these sheets to be extremely soft and luxurious to sleep on. But even with the claimed deep pockets they still tend to open up its mattress, and our top pick is affordable with straps that will avoid that problem.
How do I test bamboo sheets
For our bamboo sheet guide, I compared our overnight picks side-by-side for softness, cooling properties, and price. Each set of sheets was laid out for anywhere between one and seven nights depending on its performance, and washed multiple times to check for pilling or design flaws. I'm a hot sleeper in Southern California, my bedroom is on the third floor of my house, so it's easy to spot if the sheets can't keep me cool all night. I also looked at the quality of each sheet in the context of price to see which sheet sets were actually worth the investment after testing each one.