You work hard, you work out hard, but it doesn’t mean much if you’re not getting the rest you need. Getting enough quality sleep means better brain power, greater muscle recovery, and higher level of general wellbeing. You need the right tools for the job.
Every night’s sleep should feel restful—even luxurious—and you need the best bedding to maximize your chance at some deep slumber. Coupled with the right sleep gadgets and gear, good bedding provides the foundation of your sleep; it makes your bed and bedroom feel like a place you want to be, it makes you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. It makes all the difference.
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The best bedding brands and best bedding sets have a few things in common. For one, they’re made from the best quality materials. Even the best budget bedding has some extra durability built in, so you can wash and reuse over and over again. And secondly, good bedding is all about comfort instead of just utility. That’s where our picks go the extra mile.
Check out below for our picks for the best bedding men need in their bedroom ASAP—including our picks for the best sheets, the best pillows, and the best comforters. Together, they’ll have you sleeping like a log but feeling more limber when you get up in the morning.
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The Best Bed Sheets
Amazon Aware Organic Cotton 300 Thread Count Sheet Set
Amazon Aware Organic Cotton 300 Thread Count Sheet Set
Pros
- Cooling materials
- Eco-friendly
- Fast shipping
Cons
- Corners tend to slip off on larger-than-usual mattresses
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Material: Cotton
Amazon's new Aware line is all about sustainably-made essentials. Take this 100% organic cotton sheet set, which has received plenty of five-star reviews for its coziness and breathability. Plus, given its 300-thread count, it will only get softer with each wash. Talk about a product that's meant to be used over and over again.
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Parachute Home Percale Fitted Sheet
Parachute Home Percale Fitted Sheet
Pros
- Ultra premium feel
- Top sheet optional
- Fits deep mattresses
Cons
- No warranty
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Material: Cotton
Made with 100% Egyptian Cotton (incredibly luxe), Parachute's sheets are a mainstay for premium bed sheets that get even softer with subsequent washes. Each piece is certified organic and ethically made, so you can sleep even easier.
Cariloha Classic Bamboo Bed Sheet Set
Cariloha Classic Bamboo Bed Sheet Set
Pros
- Can help regulate body temperature
- Sweat-wicking
Cons
- Duvet must be dry cleaned separately
Material: Viscose
These bamboo sheets are indeed blissfully soft. They effortlessly wick sweat away in the middle of the night and keep your body temp regulated with their 300-thread count bamboo weave. If you’re a hot sleeper, this one’s a no-brainer.
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Piglet in Bed Raspberry Linen Sheet Set
Piglet in Bed Raspberry Linen Sheet Set
Pros
- Light yet substantial feel
- Incredibly soft
Cons
- Expensive
Material: Linen
Linen sheets are another go-to fabric for guys who want a temperature-regulating sheet. But while linen sheets can be incredibly breathable, they can also feel rough and itchy. Not so with Piglet in Bed, which specializes in the soft-to-the-touch bed sheets that still provide plenty of heft and structure. Take its signature linen sheet set, which comes in plenty of colorful styles to suit any bedroom.
Coyuchi Cloud Brushed™ Organic Flannel Sheets
Pros
- Incredibly soft
- Comes in plenty of styles
Cons
- Expensive
- Can be too heavy for hot weather
Material: Cotton
Sturdy as flannel can be, but soft to the touch, Coyuchi’s sheets warm you up on cool evenings and wrap you in 100% premium cotton, straight from Portugal. They come in seven patterns too, in case you wanted to have a few in your sheet rotation.
How to Find the Right Sheets
Your bed sheets make direct contact with your skin—they simply have to be the best. The consequences of lousy sheets can be felt in the morning, from skin rashes to allergic reactions. So if you’re in the market for sheets, look for what a hotel would look for in the best bedding: Good. Quality. And there’s a few things that go into the best bed sheets:
Materials: Most sheets are made from cotton, but more expensive, more luxurious cotton is where you want to be. Whether that’s pima cotton, Supima cotton, or Egyptian cotton, look for smooth-feeling cotton that feels natural and soft.
Weave: Mostly, you’ll find percale and sateen weave—percale is a miniature grid and most common, and sateen is more intricate and softer-feeling. We’re partial to the latter, but then you’re getting up in cost. And for the winter, it’s hard to beat a warming flannel construction.
Thread count: Don’t overthink it. It’s marketed as the big difference-maker, but all thread count ultimately is is the number of threads per square inch. Anything in the 300- to 500-thread count range is great. Over 800, you’re going top-shelf.
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The Best Pillows
Pros
- Supportive but still soft
- Great for side and back sleepers
Cons
- Expensive
Cover material: Cotton
Fill material: Polyurethane foam
If you’re a side sleeper—or even a back sleeper—pick up this pillow that’s got extra firmness. Inside there’s a memory foam core that contours to your head to support your neck; on the outside, soft organic cotton you’ll be excited to settle into after a long day.
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Pros
- Great for side and back sleepers
- Snow Technology draws heat away
Cons
Cover material: Polyester, Spandex
Fill material: Polyurethane foam, Viscoelastic Polyurethane Foam
Another memory foam pillow, this one also has a breathable jersey knit cover that's perfect for side sleepers who run hot. Opt for the extra Snow technology, which draws heat away so you'll never have to flip your pillow to stay cool.
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Utopia Bedding Gusseted Pillow (2-Pack)
Pros
- Fluffs up easily
- Holds it shape for a long time
Cons
- Not enough support for side sleepers
Cover material: Polyester
Fill material: Polyester
Utopia Bedding’s down alternative pillow might not be the firmest option—but it is the most budget-friendly one. And you get a lot of bang for $12 per pillow, including an antimicrobial polyester fill and beautifully soft cotton sateen shell.
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Pros
- Great for stomach sleepers
- Plush yet supportive
Cons
- Expensive
Cover material: Polyester, Viscose
Fill material: Polyurethane foam
Stomach sleepers, your dream pillow is here in the Layla Kapok Pillow. It’s super soft yet supportive, plush and airy—made from a mix of Kapok (that’s a tree) fibers and memory foam. It effectively contours to your head, giving you a comfortable but supportive sleep experience.
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How to Find the Right Pillows
Nothing feels better than plopping your head down on a luxurious pillow after a long day. But before you get ahead of yourself, you need to make sure it’s the right pillow for you:
Sleep position: If you’re a side-sleeper, then a papery-thin pillow, where your head sinks down, will end up causing you neck pain. You need a thick, firm pillow, ideally one made of foam or with gel.
By the same turn, if you tend to sleep on your stomach, you don’t want your neck propped up and your head in an unnatural position–opt for a thinner pillow. One with feathers is a little retro, but will work fine. And if you sleep on your back, well, you’ll need something in between to keep your neck at a nice angle without causing it to raise or lower too much.
The Best Comforters
Brooklinen Down Comforter
Brooklinen Down Comforter
Pros
- Best for most sleepers
- Can be used year round
Cons
- Expensive
Cover material: Cotton
Fill material: Down cluster
Light, fluffy, and enveloping, Brooklinen’s down comforter will have you sleeping like a king. It has a baffle box construction that keeps the light down from Canada filling evenly spaced, and comes with a soft cotton sateen shell. It’s our favorite down comforter we’ve found.
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Crane & Canopy The Ultimate Luxe Down Alternative Dual Comforter
Crane & Canopy The Ultimate Luxe Down Alternative Dual Comforter
Pros
- Great for couples
- Hypoallergenic
Cons
Cover material: Cotton
Fill material: Down alternative lyocell
Alternative downs save you scratch and sneezes—but Crane & Canopy’s comforter take the crown because of its dual-zone design, with “lightweight” and “all year” clearly labeled, perfect for couples who prefer sleeping at different temps. Inside, you’ll find a premium down alternative, and a 400-thread count cotton on the outside.
Buffy Cloud Down Alternative Comforter
Buffy Cloud Down Alternative Comforter
Pros
- Great free trail period
- Very breathable and lightweight
Cons
- Misleading green marketing claims
Cover material: Lyocell
Fill material: Down alternative lyocell
When the heat is on, go green. Buffy’s plush comforter is made from a super-soft eucalyptus shell that cools you off during the hotter months—though it’s perfectly good for every season of the year. And inside, you’ll find recycled fabric that otherwise would have been in a landfill.
Airweave Hyperdown Duvet
Airweave Hyperdown Duvet
Pros
- Incredible heat retention
- Conforms to your body for maximum comfort
Cons
- Expensive
Cover material: Cotton
Fill material: Polyester, Acrylate Fiber
For a comforter that costs as much as a car note, it better deliver five-star comfort. Luckily Airweave's Hyperdown Duvet does, thanks to its proprietary premium fill that turns moisture into heat (yes, really!) and an uber-premium 449-thread count cotton shell for the ultimate staycation experience.
How to Find the Right Comforter
When it comes to shopping for the best comforters, you basically have two options: down or down alternative.
Down comforters are super fluffy and hefty, with duck or geese feathers on the inside. They trap air for better insulation, keeping you warm and cozy—and you can tell how warm you’ll be by the comforters “fill power,” or the amount of down per ounce. When it starts to get warmer outside, you’ll want something with a little less fill power so you’re not sweating in your sleep.
Alternative down comforters, on the other hand, are usually made from synthetic materials, so they’re good for those on a tighter budget and allergy sufferers.
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How We Selected
For the past three years, we thoroughly researched and tested more than 100 bedding (including sheets, pillows, and comforters) for this roundup. We paid close attention to everything from mattress fit to long-term durability to comfort level to price. The list above represents our honest opinion of the best bedding to shop in 2022.
As Men's Health's Deputy Editor, Commerce, Christian Gollayan oversees all shopping content on menshealth.com. He relocated back to New York by way of Portland, where he was the Associate Managing Editor at TheManual.com. Christian's work has also been featured in InStyle, Food & Wine, the New York Post, and Tatler Asia.
