The bedding edit · Fabric & feel
The best sheet starts with a feel you look forward to. Compare crisp woven cotton, smooth sateen, relaxed jersey and other fabrics by what they are made from, how they are constructed and how they fit your routine.
Shown: Stone Washed Fitted Sheet Stormy Blue.
01 / The details
Compare sheet fabrics by feel and practical details
| Option | What it describes | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton | A plant fibre used in different woven and knitted fabrics | Percale, sateen or jersey; yarn specification, finish and care |
| Linen | A flax-based fibre | Texture, fabric weight, finish and the care label |
| Silk | A natural protein fibre | Silk content, momme, finish and washing requirements |
| Satin | A weave with a smooth, lustrous surface | Actual fibre: polyester satin and silk satin are different products |
| Bamboo-derived fabrics | A plant source used to describe the fibre's origin | The processed fibre or blend on the composition label, construction and care |
| Flannel / flannelette | A fabric commonly associated with a brushed surface | Actual fibre composition, fabric weight and finish |
| Microfibre | Very fine fibres, commonly synthetic in bedding | Composition, weight, finish and care |
02 / The details
Choose the texture you enjoy
Crisp and more matte
Compare products described as cotton percale if you enjoy a crisper woven feel. The finished texture still depends on the yarn and finish.
Smooth and polished
Cotton sateen often has a smoother feel and a subtle sheen. Polyester satin gives a different smooth, glossy experience. Silk has its own fibre characteristics and care requirements. Read the composition rather than treating these names as interchangeable.
Soft and stretchy
Jersey is knitted, rather than woven, and offers a T-shirt-like feel. Choose it if you prefer that relaxed texture; a knit is not assessed in the same way as a woven-sheet thread count.
Textured or brushed
Compare the finish and fabric weight. Washed, brushed and linen textures can feel different even when products share the same fibre name.
For your home
Choose for your Australian bed and room
Australian bedding labels and overseas size names do not always refer to the same dimensions. Measure your mattress width, length and total height, including any topper. A deeper Queen needs a suitable Queen fitted wall; a wider King sheet is a different footprint.
Think about the room you actually sleep in and the layers you use. You may prefer a lighter-feeling surface, a more substantial drape or a soft knit. Match those preferences to product details rather than treating one fibre or thread count as the best choice for every Australian season.
03 / The details
Warmth, allergies and environmental claims
Your quilt, other bedding layers and room conditions influence comfort alongside the sheets. A fibre name does not guarantee cooling, warmth or an allergy-free sleep. Bamboo-related or natural-fibre wording also does not establish antibacterial or environmental performance. Check any specific product claim and certification scope.
04 / The details
Thread count, momme and GSM are different measures
- Thread count: yarn count for woven fabric over a stated measurement area. Compare the same counting basis.
- Momme: a silk fabric-weight measure.
- GSM: grams per square metre, the fabric weight per unit area.
These measures are not interchangeable, and none automatically establishes quality, softness, durability or temperature performance. See our thread-count guide for a fuller explanation.
05 / The details
Fit and care complete the choice
Match the fitted sheet to the mattress width and length, then measure the total height including any topper. Read the wall measurement, flat-sheet dimensions and included pillowcases. Choose care instructions that suit your routine.
06 / The details
Explore the fabrics you prefer
Sheet sets · Egyptian cotton sheets · Jersey cotton sheets · Bamboo sheets · Satin sheets
Visit a store to compare feel, or ask our team about a particular product.
In the collection
Two constructions to compare
Explore a woven sateen finish alongside a cotton jersey knit. The composition and construction matter more than treating every cotton sheet as identical.
Allura Linen 400TC cotton sateen sheet set, Silver.
Linen Studio Jersey Flat Sheet, Olive Green; a separately sold flat sheet.
Check current size and colour options, set contents and care details on each product page. Styling may include accessories sold separately.
A few common questions
What is the best bed sheet material for summer?
Compare the actual fabric’s construction, weight and feel alongside your quilt and room. No fibre name guarantees a cooler night for every sleeper.
Is sateen the same as satin?
They describe fabric constructions, not one universal fibre. Read the composition: cotton sateen, polyester satin and silk products are different choices.
Does bamboo mean the sheet is antibacterial?
No. Bamboo-related wording alone does not establish antibacterial or environmental performance. Check the actual processed fibre, blend and any supported certification claim.
The fabric edit
Find your favourite fabric feel
Fibre, construction and finish each tell a different part of the story.
Cotton · fibre
Linen · fibre
Silk · fibre
Sateen · weave
Jersey · knit
Flannelette · brushed finish
Textures shown schematically.
Choose the feel you enjoy, then check composition, construction, fit and care.
Choose the details that work for you
Compare the actual product, confirm the size and read the care instructions.