Hypoallergenic Bed Sheets

Hypoallergenic bed sheets for sensitive skin, allergy-prone sleepers and dust-mite-conscious households — a tightly-woven cotton percale in a low-irritant finish, built to survive weekly 60 °C washing. Our hypoallergenic bed sheets are 100% combed long-staple cotton in a plain weave at 400 thread count with a 3.5-micron mean pore size, quality-tested to industry standard. What makes hypoallergenic bed sheets actually hypoallergenic Two separate things determine whether a sheet is kind to an allergy-prone sleeper, and they get confused constantly. The first is weave density: a tightly constructed fabric gives dust mite allergen fewer places to lodge and less passage through to the mattress. The second is what was done to the fabric chemically — dyes, softeners and easy-care finishes are a common source of contact irritation, and no amount of weave density helps if the finish itself is the problem. Our hypoallergenic bed sheets address both. Specifications Fiber: 100% combed long-staple cotton Weave: Plain weave at 400 thread count Barrier structure: 3.5-micron mean pore size (mite-allergen tight) Hot-wash rated: 60 °C (140 °F) maximum Fitted-sheet depth: 17 in. Set contents: Four pieces — fitted, flat and two pillowcases What “hypoallergenic” actually means An honest note on the word hypoallergenic: it describes a fabric less likely to provoke a reaction, not a medical device, and no sheet treats an allergy. What hypoallergenic bed sheets do is reduce the load — fewer irritants reaching the skin, fewer harboring places for allergens. No antimicrobial or biocidal finish is applied to ours; the barrier effect is purely mechanical. The other half of the job — laundry The other half of the job is laundry, and it is the part that actually kills mites: wash bedding weekly at 60 °C. That temperature is the reason this fabric was specified to take repeated hot washing without collapsing; the stated maximum is 60 °C (140 °F). Dry thoroughly — residual damp is what mites want most. Hypoallergenic 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. How to care for your hypoallergenic bed sheets Wash weekly at 60 °C — that’s the temperature that kills dust mites Tumble dry thoroughly; residual damp encourages mite return Skip fabric softener — the finish is deliberately mild and softener can add allergens the base fabric was designed to avoid Use fragrance-free, hypoallergenic detergent for maximum benefit Ironing optional; a hot wash and thorough dry is enough Alternatives worth considering If a smooth plant-based fiber suits sensitive skin better than woven cotton, our Tencel sheet set has a smoother hand. For the same care standards in a heavier weight, see the cotton queen sheet set. Frequently asked questions Do hypoallergenic bed sheets stop dust mites? They significantly reduce mite habitat by combining a tight-weave barrier with a hot-wash-capable fabric. They do not eliminate mites entirely — that requires weekly 60 °C washing and thorough drying alongside the sheet’s own barrier structure. Are hypoallergenic bed sheets safe for sensitive skin? Ours are — there are no antimicrobial finishes, biocides, or added fragrance in the fabric. Quality-tested to industry standard. Can hypoallergenic bed sheets be washed at 60 °C? Yes, that’s exactly what they’re built for. The 400-count combed long-staple cotton is specified to take repeated hot washing without breaking down — the temperature that actually kills dust mites and their allergens. Are hypoallergenic bed sheets breathable? Yes — the plain-weave cotton allows air movement while the tight thread count provides the mite barrier. They sleep at a comfortable temperature for most people, cooler than a sateen but warmer than an open-weave cooling set. Complete the low-irritant bed Layer with a hot-wash cotton duvet cover, coordinated cotton pillowcases and a machine-washable cotton quilt. Browse the full bed sheets collection for related options.