Cotton vs. Microfiber: Which is best for you?

Your bed is your sanctuary. A place of rest and rejuvenation, it provides you with the sleep you need each night to stay healthy and happy. Quality bedding — particularly your sheets, since they rest directly on the skin — will make your sleeping space more inviting and comfortable and ultimately help to improve the quality of your sleep. But which is the best fabric to buy: cotton or microfiber?

In fact, there's no right or wrong answer when it comes to choosing between our cotton or microfiber bedding. Cotton sheets are made from organic natural cotton, whereas microfiber bedding is made from high-quality synthetic fibers. One isn't better than the other — it's all about personal preference. So to help you decide between them, let's take a close look at the differences.

Our 100% cotton bedding products are a great choice if you prefer natural fabrics without sacrificing incredible softness and quality. The cotton fabric that we use in these products is handcrafted in the beautiful Portugal countryside by artisans from a family-owned textile manufacturer. It is thoroughly tested and certified OEKO-TEX, which means it is free of any substances and chemicals which are known to be harmful to your health.

Our luxury double-brushed microfiber is a wonderful option if you want bedding that is high-performing and breathable with a petal-like softness. Wrinkle-resistant and durable, microfiber sheets are made to be super easy to care for and long-lasting. They're also ideal if you suffer from allergies, since microfiber is known to help lessen allergens and dust mites. Our 100% extra-finely woven microfiber is tested and certified OEKO-TEX.

As mentioned above, choosing the right kind of bed sheets to snuggle up in is extra important. You'll want to be sure that your sheets have the right amount of weight and breathability, and a texture and softness that feels comfy on your skin.

We have several excellent choices of luxury sheet sets made from both cotton and microfiber:

• 400 Thread Count Cotton Sateen: Our highest thread count sheet sets are beyond buttery soft and get more cozy with each and every wash. These sheets are carefully crafted to create a clean and crisp, perfectly-made bed, every single time. Their luminous finish and beautiful drape will give your bed that 5-star hotel look without all the work.
• Eternal Sheet Set: Crafted with advanced fabric technology and brushed on both sides, these sheets deliver a silky-smooth, cloud-like softness that defines refined comfort. The wrinkle-resistant construction maintains elegant drape and lasting beauty, while the fitted sheet accommodates mattresses up to 16 inches. Designed to become even softer with each laundering, and OEKO-TEX certified.
• Lux Collection: Our best-selling Lux sheet sets are made from premium, double-brushed, enzyme-washed microfiber. These sheets feel even better than they look, are uniquely soft, offer easy care and durability, and have effortless style.

When it comes to comforters, as well as blankets and coverlets, the choice between cotton or microfiber also comes down to personal preference. It's all about what feels good to you!

The biggest pro of choosing a microfiber comforter is its high durability. The fabric is less likely to fade, thin, or shrink after many washes. Plus, it tends to be less expensive, providing great value if you're on a budget. However, microfiber can sometimes be too warm for those who are hot sleepers, so if this is you, be sure to look for microfiber comforters that are lightweight.

There's no doubt that what you rest your head on is critical to a quality sleep experience, making pillows just as important when deciding between cotton and microfiber for your bedding.

A cotton-covered pillow, like our Revive Memory Fiber Pillow, is the perfect way to enjoy the benefits of breathability, cool airflow, and natural moisture-wicking ability. Our pillow is made with a 100%-cotton, 300-thread count cover, and it has a unique spring-shaped spiral memory fiber fill that provides foam-like comfort with medium support.

Our microfiber pillow selection includes two down alternative pillow choices: the Renew Cooling Pillow and our Resort Pillow:

• Revive Memory Fiber Pillow (Cotton): Enjoy the benefits of breathability, cool airflow, and natural moisture-wicking ability. Made with a 100%-cotton, 300-thread count cover with a unique spring-shaped spiral memory fiber fill that provides foam-like comfort with medium support.
• Renew Cooling Pillow (Microfiber): Advanced cooling technology combined with supportive comfort to regulate temperature and provide refreshing sleep, even for hot sleepers.
• Resort Pillow (Cotton-Tencel Blend): Our hypoallergenic, down-alternative pillow is ideal for all sleep positions with its medium density support. The cotton and Tencel lyocell blend cover is exceptionally soft and moisture wicking. Machine washable with Scotchgard stain release technology.

When it comes to towels, we believe there's really nothing that compares to 100% cotton, which is why we've chosen cotton throughout our premium towel range. Having natural, premium-made cotton towels means you'll enjoy superior softness, absorption, and quality that will last for many years to come.

Explore our cotton luxury towel collection: Lago. Available in bath sheets, bath towels, hand towels, and washcloth sizes.

Still not sure? Here's a quick summary:

Whichever fabric you choose, you can rest assured that all our cotton and microfiber products are made with the same love and care and softness that you've come to depend on!