Best Fitted Sheets

What Makes the Best Fitted Bed Sheets

The two details that decide a fitted sheet are the elastic and the pocket depth. Elastic that wraps the entire mattress edge, not just the corners, spreads the tension around the whole sheet. Pocket depths are sized by program and mattress, so the fit is accurate rather than approximate. Need help getting the sheet on properly? Read our guide on how to put a fitted sheet on a bed.

How to Choose the Best Cotton Fitted Sheets

Thread count describes weight and feel — find the right one for how you sleep.

By feel

If you want a soft, airy hand feel, 400 TC Everyday Ease sateen or Organic Cotton Percale gives you that. If you want more body and a polished finish, 600 TC Restful Retreat is soft, smooth and slightly dense. If you want substantial weight and drape, 800 TC Lavish Luxury or 1000 TC Indulgent Luxury has it. Egyptian cotton (certified with the Gold Seal) and Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Certified Organic Cotton fitted sheets are also available. Elastic and pocket construction are described by program below.

By size

Every size is cut for its mattress. Start with the bed you are dressing: fitted sheets queen for the most-used bed in the home. For the widest standard mattress, see our king size fitted sheets. And for dorm beds, choose twin XL fitted sheets. Twin, Full, Cal King and Split King are also available.

Replace just the piece you need

Browse our fitted bed sheets collection and replace only what the bed actually needs.

Best Fitted Sheets for Adjustable Beds — Elastic All Around

A deep pocket fitted sheet has extra fabric in the corners to accommodate thicker mattresses. Elastic all around means the elastic runs around the entire edge of the sheet. Pocket depths vary by program: cotton sateen fitted sheets are 16" on Full, Queen, King and Cal King; 15" on Twin, Twin XL and Split King. Organic cotton fitted sheets are 15" on Full, Queen, King and Cal King; 14" on Twin and Twin XL.

Best Fitted Sheets That Stay On — Building the Whole Bed

If you are starting fresh rather than replacing one piece, our complete sheet sets pair the same style of fitted sheet with a matching flat sheet and pillowcases. Not sure which sheet goes on first? Read our guide on what goes first: fitted or flat sheet for a quick answer.

Tested and Backed, Not Just Described

Our fitted sheets in covered collections have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal, evaluated by the Good Housekeeping Institute, and are backed by a 2-year, $2,000 limited warranty from Good Housekeeping. Cotton sateen and Egyptian cotton lines are tested for harmful substances to OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100.

Why California Design Den

Here is what stands behind our best cotton fitted sheets: the fitted sheets in covered collections have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal.

Crafted for calm. Priced with honesty. California Design Den is a family-owned bedding brand. Our cotton bedding is 100% natural cotton — no petroleum-based synthetic fibers, no polyester, no microfiber. We're trusted by 8 million+ sleepers, with 100,000+ reviews and a 4.5–4.6 star average. Most of our cotton sheets are made in our family-owned facility, so there are no middlemen and no markup. That's why the price makes sense.