The Best Flannel Sheets of 2022

These West Elm flannel sheets may be a great choice for shoppers concerned about ethics and the environment. The set is made with organic cotton and meets the GOTS standard—meaning the material is certified organic from the farming process all the way through manufacturing. The certification also has restrictions from using some toxic substances and enforces labor and environmental standards. Like the Pinzon set from Amazon, these also meet Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex, which means they're free from more than 350 harmful substances.

West Elm does not list a weight for these sheets on its website, but they weighed in at 5.5 ounces per yard in our lab. Anecdotally, they seemed more like a 5-ounce flannel sheet than a 6-ounce because they felt slightly thinner.

They’re brushed on both sides for added warmth and a smooth feel. These are a good choice for someone looking for organic cotton though they are one of the most expensive sets we tested. Another drawback is the limited color choices: They’re only available in white or herringbone.

I’ve been impressed with many Slumber Cloud products that I’ve tested, and these flannel sheets were no different. The unique set is made with a blend of cotton and rayon, which is unusual as most flannel sheets are 100% cotton. This fabric blend made the sheets smoother and less fluffy; they almost felt like a thick, worn-in T-shirt with slightly more fuzz, or somewhere between a flannel and sateen sheet. However, because they weren’t quite as lofty, they didn’t keep me as warm, which is the main reason they didn’t rank higher in our tests.

Like other Slumber Cloud products—including the brand's mattress protector—the sheets incorporate Outlast technology, which is supposed to help regulate body temperature. However, I didn’t notice a huge difference. I didn’t overheat during the night, but it’s hard to tell if it’s due to the Outlast or the fact they’re not as fuzzy as others.

If you’re looking for a true flannel sheet that’s uber warm and ultra cozy, I wouldn’t recommend these. However, these would be good for someone who lives in a temperate climate or sleeps on the hotter side but likes a cozy feeling sheet.

I’ve tested many L.L Bean products, and the brand almost always delivers top quality items, so I was surprised when I didn’t love these flannel sheets.

Fresh out of the package, they felt smooth to touch, but they were somewhat itchy when I slept on them. After a few nights, they seemed to get better, so it’s possible over time they may improve. But at more than $100 for a queen set, they were disappointing. I also didn’t love that they felt stiffer than other higher-end sheets, plus they were much more prone to wrinkling.

When I first opened these Casper sheets, I did a double take. I had to check that they were in fact flannel because they felt more like thin percale or sateen—they didn’t feel fuzzy or velvety like you’d expect. Casper describes them as “warm, yet airy.” I agree on the second count because they were thin and see-through, though I didn’t find them all that warm as they were lightweight and there was hardly any brushing.

They were indeed the lightest sheets when we weighed them, coming in at 4.8 ounces per square yard—below the average 5 or 6 ounces you see on most flannel sets. These are a very nice set of sheets and were comfortable to sleep on, but they’re simply not flannel. At more than $200 for a queen size set, you’re better off investing in something else.