Bamboo is a magical plant that can be transformed for use in a crazy amount of products- from flooring to bedding. Trust me when I say it makes for some super comfortable bed sheets.
I’ve tested a number of bamboo sheets, and now you can find them all in one place. Take a look at our best bamboo sheets for the year!
Our Top Picks
- Luxome Luxury Sheets – Best Durable Bamboo Sheets
- Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheets – Best Luxury Bamboo Sheets
- Layla Premium Bamboo Sheets – Best Cooling Bamboo Sheets
- Sweet Zzz Organic Bamboo Sheets – Best Organic Bamboo Sheets
- Plushbeds Bamboo Sheet Set – Best Soft Sheets
- Puffy Bamboo Sheets – Best Deep Pocketed Bamboo Sheets
- TEMPUR-Rayon Bamboo Sheets – Best Lightweight Bamboo Sheets
Best Durable – Luxome
LUXOME Luxury Sheet Set
The LUXOME Luxury Sheet Set offers 400 thread count bamboo for sleepers who want soft, cool bedding.
Mattress Clarity Score
4.90 / 5
Our Expert’s Take
The Luxome Luxury Sheets are a high-quality, long-lasting option that many sleepers are sure to love. Made from 100% viscose (derived from bamboo), these sheets provide a silky feel that paves the way for a great night’s sleep.
Bamboo can last several years with good care, and Luxome recognizes. Luxome markets its sheet set as having the highest thread count for bamboo sheets: 400, where most hover around the 300 mark. Often, thread count is an indicator of softness and durability.
Of course, with bamboo in the construction, these Luxome sheets are fantastic for hot sleepers because it’s a breathable and moisture-wicking fabric. With 17” deep pockets, these sheets should fit most mattresses, even with the inclusion of a mattress topper.
What We Love About the Luxome Luxury Sheets?
- Bamboo fabric is known to be durable and long-lasting. With good care, the Luxome Luxury sheets should last you several years.
- In addition to white and gray, Luxome offers this set in nine solid colors for those who are looking for color variety.
- Bamboo viscose is lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking. Hot sleepers won’t feel sweaty and stuffy while using these sheets.
What To Keep In Mind About the Luxome Luxury Sheets?
- While Luxome occasionally discounts its sheets throughout the year, the full price for a Queen-size set of sheets is $160. This could be out of some shoppers’ budgets.
Read our full Luxome Luxury sheet set review.
Best Luxury – Cozy Earth
Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheets
The Cozy Earth Bamboo sheets are some of the softest on the market. These sheets are made of 100% viscose from bamboo and will sleep cool. These lightweight, soft sheets are a great option.
Mattress Clarity Score
4.90 / 5
Read Full ReviewOur Expert’s Take
When I think of luxury, I think of celebrities. So when Cozy Earth’s bamboo sheet set got endorsed by Oprah as the softest sheets she’d encountered, I paid attention.
True to Oprah’s endorsement, the Cozy Earth bamboo sheets feel soft to the touch. This is a common characteristic of bamboo sheets, and could also be because of the company’s secret weave style.
While you might have to pay extra for these luxury sheets, they’ll be worth the investment. Bamboo is durable, and you’ll have 100 nights to test these sheets out to see if they’re right for you. If you keep them, you get a 10-year warranty!
Better yet, Cozy Earth recently introduced a few neutral shade options for those looking for more than just white.
What We Love About the Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheets?
- They’re incredibly soft to the touch and will make you feel like you’re sleeping in luxury.
- They’re a durable set of sheets for the price. With a 10-year warranty, they should last several years with good care.
- The Cozy Earth sheets will be a fantastic choice for hot sleepers to look into. It’s breathable and moisture-wicking, which means you won’t feel sweaty or stuffy while using these sheets.
What To Keep In Mind About the Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheets?
- These sheets are our best luxury pick, so with that comes a luxury price tag. Cozy Earth will discount these sheets throughout the year, though, so if you shop at the right time you can get a deal. You also have the option to break up payments with financing.
Read our full Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheets review.
Best Cooling – Layla
Layla Bamboo Sheets
If you love that soft, satin-like feel to your sheets, but need something hypoallergenic, look no further than the Layla Bamboo Sheets! This set of bamboo sheets sleeps cool and are lightweight making them a great option for hot sleepers.
Mattress Clarity Score
4.50 / 5
Read Full ReviewOur Expert’s Take
Many bamboo sheet sets are going to be great for hot sleepers. But one set stood out to me as the best cooling because they actually felt cool to the touch: the Layla Premium Bamboo sheets.
In addition to being breathable and moisture-wicking, the Layla sheets felt ice cold even out of the packaging. And, even when using them all night, they stayed nice and cool.
Layla offers a 120-night trial period to let you really see if these are the sheets for you. If you keep them, you get a five-year warranty. They only come in gray or white, but they should still match color schemes really well.
Layla offers great deals year-round. So if you’re constantly on the lookout, you’ll get a cool night of sleep for a great price, too.
What We Love About the Layla Bamboo Sheets?
- Whether you pull them out of the package or are climbing into bed, these sheets will feel very cool to the touch.
- They’re a durable set with simple care instructions, so with good care, they should last you at least five years.
- They’re some of the best bamboo sheets for the money because you can find great deals year-round.
What To Keep In Mind About the Layla Bamboo Sheets?
- Layla’s signature colors are white and gray, and those are the only color options available for this set of sheets. Some may like the white sheet look and feel, but if you want more bold and colorful choices, you’ll need to look elsewhere.
Read our full Layla Bamboo Sheets review.
Best Organic – Sweet Zzz
Our Expert’s Take
When you think of bamboo sheets, you may assume that means that they’re automatically organic, but Sweet Zzz takes the extra step with these sheets, as they’re 100% viscose from organically grown bamboo and OEKO-TEX Class 1 certified.
Thanks to its quality materials, the Sweet Zzz sheets should feel soft to the touch. They’re so soft, that they’re listed on the company’s site as certified as safe for people who have sensitive skin.
On top of being super soft, the Sweet Zzz sheets are also cooling. They offer temperature regulation, which is essential for hot sleepers.
The Sweet Zzz sheets come in a wide range of sizes and colors, have 15” deep pockets, and offer a 50-night sleep trial. The best part? If you love your sheets, Sweet Zzz offers a lifetime warranty on these sheets.
What We Love About the Sweet Zzz Organic Bamboo Sheets?
- They’re certified organic, sustainable, and safe for all members of the family.
- Bamboo viscose is a great choice for hot sleepers because it’s a breathable and moisture-wicking material.
- Some brands only offer a 1-year warranty on sheets, some offer five, but it’s rare to see a lifetime warranty, which is what Sweet Zzz offers. With good care, these sheets should last you several years.
What To Keep In Mind About the Sweet Zzz Organic Bamboo Sheets?
- Though Sweet Zzz offers six colors, they range from white to gray. Light blue is the only color option outside of these. This could be a problem for some who want to match a specific color scheme.
Read our full Sweet Zzz Organic Bamboo sheets review.
Best Soft – Plushbeds
Plushbeds Bamboo Sheet Set
The Plushbeds Bamboo Sheet Set is a smooth, lightweight product that’s made to regulate your body temperature in both warm and cold months.
Our Expert’s Take
Those searching for an unbelievably soft sheet set should certainly test out the Plushbeds Bamboo Sheet Set. Even with multiple runs through the washer and dryer, Plushbeds claims these sheets should maintain the same silky softness sleepers fall in love with the first night of use. They are also marketed for sleepers with sensitive skin.
As bamboo sheets, this product excels at cooling. The thermoregulating properties should help keep sleepers warm in the colder months and cool in the warmer ones.
These sheets are made out of 100% rayon from bamboo. With a twill weave and durable construction, this set should last sleepers a while. One of the most outstanding qualities of this sheet set is how deep the pockets are. This sheet set should fit mattresses up to 22” in height, which are considered “extra deep pockets.” These pockets are great for taller beds or beds that have a topper, which add to the height.
What We Love About the Plushbeds Bamboo Sheets?
- Those with allergies should love how this sheet set is anti-microbial and hypoallergenic.
- There’s an impressive five-year warranty for these sheets. They should last several years with good care.
- Unlike some other bamboo sheets, Plushbeds uses a twill weave for its sheets. This gives the sheets an incredibly soft and smooth feel. They won’t crinkle or make noise like crisp cotton sheets.
What to Keep In Mind About the Plushbeds Bamboo Sheets?
- Shoppers may not find the price for a Queen-size set budget-friendly. This size runs about $160.
Check back for our full Plushbeds Bamboo sheets review.
Best Deep Pocketed – Puffy
Puffy Signature Sheets
Puffy is known for their cloud-like beds, and the company’s bamboo sheets will really make you feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud. These bamboo sheets are cooling, have deep pockets, and will help give you a great night of sleep!
Mattress Clarity Score
4.90 / 5
Read Full ReviewOur Expert’s Take
Puffy’s Bamboo sheets are my personal favorite deep-pocketed bamboo sheets. They work excellently for beds up to 15″ deep, so they should suit the average height mattress which ranges from 8” to 12” tall.
I say these are my personal favorites because they’re my sheets of choice. I sleep with them every night. As a hot sleeper, I love how breathable and cool these sheets sleep. I’ve never had a hot night of sleep with them.
These sheets are fairly lightweight and feel very soft to the touch. This is a common characteristic of both bamboo and the sateen weave used to construct these sheets. The deep pockets should keep the fitted sheet from popping up. The corners have an additional diagonal elastic band, which I’ve found also helps keep the fitted sheet in place.
What We Love About the Puffy Bamboo Sheets?
- They’re lightweight and will keep hot sleepers cool at night.
- They feel much softer and more similar to satin over the crisp feel you’ll find in cotton sheets.
- Even though I toss and turn frequently during the night, the fitted sheet stays put thanks to the deep pockets and additional support in the fitted sheet.
What To Keep In Mind About the Puffy Bamboo Sheets?
- Puffy prices all sizes the same, roughly about $220 at full price. These sheets do get discounted throughout the year, but they might not be the best choice for those on a budget.
- True to the brand’s cloud-like imagery, Puffy only offers these sheets in white or gray color options. This might not be ideal for those who want bold color choices.
Read our full Puffy Bamboo Sheets review.
Best Lightweight – TEMPUR-Pedic
Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Rayon Bamboo Sheet Set
The TEMPUR-Rayon from Bamboo Sheet Set is designed to be a non-slip, moisture-wicking option with a luxury feel.
Our Expert’s Take
Many bamboo sheets are going to be lightweight and airy. Almost all the sets on this list are, but some of my favorite lightweight bamboo sheets come from a name we all know: TempurEMPUR-Pedic. The TEMPUR-Pedic rayon (a fabric derived from bamboo fibers) sheets are a little bit different from the other bamboo sheets on this list.
What I loved about these sheets, in addition to how lightweight they felt, was that Tempur-Pedic uses a jersey knit weave for these sheets. Most bamboo sheets are woven with a sateen weave, which leaves them feeling soft and satin-like. But the jersey knit to the TEMPUR-Pedic rayon sheets has that soft, almost T-shirt like feel.
All-in-all, the TEMPUR-Pedic rayon sheets make a great choice for those hot summer months, or for hot sleepers who need a lightweight set of sheets.
What We Love About the TEMPUR-Pedic Rayon Sheets?
- The jersey knit to the fabric gives these sheets a soft, T-shirt like feel. They have a bit of stretch to them, which makes for a comfortable night of sleep.
- Bamboo rayon is great for hot sleepers because it’s breathable and moisture-wicking. Coupled with the lightweight feeling of the sheets, they won’t trap heat.
- TEMPUR-Pedic uses additional elastic bands in the corners of the fitted sheet. This helps the fitted sheet stay in place, even if you toss and turn.
What To Keep In Mind About the TEMPUR-Pedic Rayon Sheets?
- At full price, the TEMPUR-Pedic rayon sheets, for a Queen-size set, will cost around $170, making them pricey for those with a budget in mind.
Read our full TEMPUR-Pedic Rayon sheets review.
What Are Bamboo Sheets?
As the name suggests, bamboo sheets are sheets made with fabric that’s derived from bamboo fibers. Just like how cotton can be processed into fibers for fabric, bamboo can as well. You’ll commonly see bamboo sheets labeled as “bamboo viscose,” “viscose,” “rayon” or “rayon from bamboo.”
I’ve stated this many times throughout this list, but bamboo fabric is great for a number of reasons. It’s breathable and moisture-wicking, which means you won’t feel hot, stuffy, or sweaty while using these sheets. They’re also much more durable than polyester or microfiber sheets, and even some cotton sheets. They might be a bit more of an investment than some of these other choices, but their durability often means you should only have to buy a set of sheets once every three to five years.
For more information about bamboo sheets, be sure to check out our bamboo vs cotton article, where we explain how these sheets differ from cotton and much more.
Pros & Cons of Bamboo Sheets
| Pros of Bamboo Sheets | Cons of Bamboo Sheets |
| Great for hot sleepers | Can be pricier than cotton or polyester sheets |
| Have a soft, silk-like feel | Might be too smooth and slick for some |
| Long-lasting |
What to Consider Before Buying Bamboo Sheets
If you’ve never bought or used bamboo sheets before, let’s cover some things you should keep in mind while you browse your options.
Fabric
Labels on bamboo sheets can be confusing. While many say the sheets are made from 100% bamboo, sometimes they also say that the sheets are made from rayon from bamboo or rayon viscose from bamboo.
Sheets can only be labeled as bamboo sheets if they are made directly from bamboo fiber, according to the FTC. Textiles made from rayon (or viscose) that are created using the bamboo plant are labeled as rayon or viscose from bamboo.
That is why you will often see labels like “100% Viscose – Made from Bamboo” on your bamboo sheets.
Thread Count
These days, companies are doing their due diligence to bust the myth that “high thread count equals high-quality.” But that doesn’t mean thread count doesn’t have its place when it comes to something to consider in your sheets.
Thread count really refers to two factors: feel and breathability. The lower the thread count, the rougher sheets may feel, but the more breathable they’ll be. On the other hand, the higher the thread count means sheets will feel softer, but they may not be as breathable.
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In the case of bamboo sheets, in my experience, the most commonly listed thread count number ranges from 300-400. This is, in my opinion, the middle ground for thread count. But when you pair this with the soft, silky feel of bamboo fabric, it’s the sweet spot for bamboo sheets to feel luxuriously soft, while still maintaining a good amount of breathability.
Care
Bamboo sheets need to be treated with care to ensure their longevity. Instructions accompanying these sheets and sometimes be lengthy and detailed. If you follow them you’ll enjoy your sheets for an extended period of time.
In general, when washing your bamboo sheets, use cold water and a delicate cycle to wash your sheets and a low tumble dry. Avoid any bleach or fabric softeners.
Bamboo sheets are also prone to wrinkles. To help reduce wrinkles, remove your sheets from the dryer as soon as you can and immediately place them on your bed. In some instances, you may need to iron your sheets.
Environmental Considerations
Thanks in part to its quick growing and sustainable nature, bamboo is a very environmentally friendly plant. Bamboo fiber is hypoallergenic, moisture wicking and strong, making it great to weave into sleep products like sheets.
You will see many of the health benefits of natural bamboo listed on bamboo bed sheet packaging.
Bamboo bed sheets have received some criticism over the use of toxic chemicals in the bamboo fiber manufacturing process. In addition, the FTC warns consumers that natural bamboo qualities, like antibacterial characteristics, are lost when bamboo plants are turned into fiber.
If purchasing bamboo bed sheets are important to you for environmental reasons, it is worth looking into the manufacturing process of each brand. Some are transparent about the chemicals and processes used in their production.
Want to know more? Read our article on bamboo manufacturing.
Price
Bamboo sheet sets range in price but more often than not fall on the pricier side (compared to their cotton counterparts).
While cotton sheets may be viewed in terms of thread count (though there is no black and white rule on this), bamboo sheets are often considered softer than cotton and may have a lower thread count number or no number attributed to them at all.
The Best Bamboo Sheets FAQs
What’s the difference between Tencel and bamboo sheets?
One of the biggest differences between bamboo and Tencel sheets is just the material used to make them. Bamboo is made from, you guessed it, bamboo! Tencel sheets are made from eucalyptus wood pulp.
Both have moisture-wicking properties and both are very breathable, making them great for hot sleepers. But Tencel sheets tend to feel more cool to the touch over bamboo.
If you’d like to read more about the differences between these two types of sheets, read our eucalyptus vs bamboo article!
Are bamboo sheets good?
Even as someone who might be biased towards bamboo–this is my favorite type of sheet after all–yes! Bamboo sheets have some objectively good qualities to them.
If you’re not a big fan of crisp cotton sheets, bamboo sheets will often feel more soft and satin-like over that pressed shirt feel that cotton sheets can have.
They’re very breathable and moisture-wicking, as mentioned, so hot sleepers often enjoy using bamboo sheets to stay cool.
How do you wash bamboo sheets?
If you’ve never used bamboo sheets before, this could be a big question you have. Luckily, the answer is simple: they can be machine washed!
Of course, it’s best to follow whatever instructions the manufacturer provides you.
In my experience, you’ll often see recommendations of washing with cold water and on a gentle wash cycle. And to dry, most companies and manufacturers will recommend tumble drying on low heat.
Do bamboo sheets pill?
While bamboo sheets have a tendency to wrinkle more than others, the good news is that bamboo sheets are very durable. Because of this, you won’t have to worry about your bamboo sheets pilling after multiple washes.