Microfiber Bed Sheets

Microfiber bed sheets are engineered around laundry — the sheet that resists creasing, dries in a fraction of the time cotton needs, and holds color through washes that would fade a natural fiber. Our microfiber bed sheets are 120 gsm 100% double-brushed polyester microfiber, brushed on both sides for a soft hand that lasts, cut with a 16 in. pocket and offered in every standard bed size. Why choose microfiber bed sheets Microfiber is engineered around laundry. The filaments are finer than a human hair and woven densely, and the result is a sheet that resists creasing, dries in a fraction of the time cotton needs, and holds color through washes that would fade a natural fiber. For a guest room used six times a year, a holiday let with a same-day changeover, or a child’s bed that gets stripped without warning at 2am, those properties beat almost anything else on the list. The honest trade-off Microfiber is a synthetic and it is less breathable than cotton — it holds warmth against the body rather than letting it pass. If you sleep hot, microfiber bed sheets are the wrong fabric and a cooling percale or Tencel set exists for you. If you sleep cool, that same property reads as cozy, and it is part of why microfiber sells so well for winter use and unheated rooms. Specifications Fiber: 100% double-brushed polyester microfiber Finish: Brushed both sides for a soft, matte hand Weight: 120 gsm Fitted-sheet depth: 16 in. Set contents: Four pieces — fitted, flat and two pillowcases The number that separates good microfiber from thin microfiber is GSM, not thread count — thread count on a microfiber sheet is close to meaningless because the filaments are already finer than any cotton yarn. 120 gsm is the solid, substantial weight that holds up through commercial-laundry cycles. Microfiber bed sheets size guide SizeMattress fitFlat sheet Twin39 × 75 in.66 × 96 in. Twin XL39 × 80 in.66 × 102 in. Full54 × 75 in.81 × 96 in. Queen60 × 80 in.90 × 102 in. King76 × 80 in.108 × 102 in. California King72 × 84 in.108 × 108 in. Because microfiber has almost no shrinkage, the cut size is the finished size — useful if you are matching to an unusually shallow or deep mattress. For deep-pocket alternatives, see the full bed sheets collection. Where microfiber bed sheets earn their place Guest rooms and second bedrooms — kept fresh with minimal laundering Holiday rentals and Airbnbs — fast turn-around between guests Children’s beds — accidents and quick strips Cool bedrooms in winter — the low breathability becomes a virtue Anywhere ironing is not going to happen and does not need to How to care for your microfiber bed sheets Wash warm rather than hot — synthetics pill under high heat Tumble low or hang No softener needed; the fabric is already smooth Wash separately from towels, which shed lint that microfiber picks up No ironing required — creases fall out of the dryer Microfiber vs cotton — which to buy Cotton is breathable, natural, and softens beautifully with age; microfiber is easier to launder and cheaper up front. If bed comfort is the priority and you are willing to iron occasionally, cotton wins. If laundering convenience trumps everything, microfiber bed sheets are the pragmatic choice. Compare our 100% cotton sheet sets for the natural-fiber alternative. Frequently asked questions Are microfiber bed sheets breathable? Less than cotton or linen. Polyester microfiber traps heat against the body, which is ideal in cool bedrooms but oppressive if you sleep warm. Warm sleepers should choose a cotton or Tencel sheet instead. Do microfiber bed sheets pill? Low-GSM microfiber (under 90 gsm) pills quickly under high heat. Our 120 gsm double-brushed construction is engineered to resist pilling — washed on warm and tumbled low, the surface stays smooth for years. Are microfiber bed sheets soft? Double-brushed microfiber is immediately soft — the brushing raises a light nap on both faces of the sheet. Softness peaks from the first night; there is no break-in period. Are microfiber bed sheets good for holiday rentals? Excellent for that specific use — they wash on hot cycles, dry in half the time of cotton, come out of the dryer wrinkle-free and hold color through hundreds of laundry cycles. For high-turnover properties, they are the pragmatic choice. Complete the easy-care bed Layer with a matching microfiber or polyester duvet cover, coordinated brushed microfiber pillowcases and an easy-launder cotton quilt. Browse the full bed sheets collection for related options.