Most of us don’t spend much time thinking about our bedding… but all of us should be.
One of the most contested hygiene rituals is bedding maintenance––namely, how often are we to clean (and replace) bedsheets? According to both BBC and The New York Times, once a week is the reigning professional recommendation. This frequency is to purge the inevitable build-up of dead skin cells and (brace yourself) the mites that feed on them.
Of course, more washing leads to more wear, so that begs the additional question: how do you find sheets that will last? That’s why we’re here! We’ve been around the block when it comes to bedding reviews, and we keep landing on Buffy’s Sheet Sets as our #1 pick.
Introducing Buffy
On the off-chance that you have no knowledge of who Buffy is, we’ll fill you in. This is a company who has championed the field of all things sleep: pillows, comforters, sheets, blankets… even a Plushy Mattress Protector. But what differentiates them from the other guys is their concern for the planet. Buffy products are engineered to be long-lasting, eco-friendly, and affordable, a triple-whammy nearly impossible to find anywhere else. We aren’t the only ones who think so, either. Buffy has received awards and praise from multiple highly regarded home publications including Apartment Therapy, HGTV, and Architectural Digest.
Part of our rationale as to why Buffy is best is their range of options. In addition to a *wide* range of colors, they also have three fabric options. It’s a bit overwhelming, but not to fear! We’ve done the research, and this is our need-to-know run-through of Buffy’s Sheet Sets:
The Beloved Breeze Sheet Set
Price: $189-225
This set is the brand’s trophy child, “Breeze” being their most infamous product line. To date, the Breeze Sheets have received 10 awards (and counting), with titles like “Best Bed Sheets” (Glamour 2023) and “Best Cooling Bedding” (Dwell 2023). Just recently, they released sixteen new shades (which means they have 26 total) for this set… from rich reds and greens to Cornflower blue and the pale yellow shade “Butter.”
The coolness factor is no lie. These sheets are made with the eucalyptus-based fabric called lyocell, known for its breathability and moisture-wicking capabilities. If you’re a hot sleeper, this is definitely the set for you, but even if not, you should still consider. Studies show that sleeping in lower temps is beneficial for everyone, so cooling sheets are universally helpful. The Breeze Sheet Set is predicted to last for 255+ washes, so if you start washing your sheets every week as recommended, they’ll last for five years. In the average home, according to Buffy, they’ll last up to seven years.
Ever-so-Luxe Linen Sheet Sets
Price: $195.30-299
Buffy’s Linen Sheet Set is their most expensive, but linen tends to run that way across the board. Buffy’s linen isn’t run-of-the-mill, though. Their materials are top-of-the-line, made with antibacterial, 100% long-staple hemp linen fibers which are naturally resistant to UV light fading, mold, and mildew. These beautiful sets have a textured, lived-in look, and they get softer with every wash (just another reason to wash them every week or two!). Oh, and these are compostable and biodegradable—Brooklinen could never.
Cloud (Cotton) Sheets
Price: $95-155
Of course, Buffy wouldn’t be a bedding company if they didn’t offer the tried-and-true option that is cotton. Buffy works with 100% extra long-staple cotton which means it’s ultra durable. Like the Linen Sheet Set, this one softens with use and is forecasted to last for 300 washes (6 years of weekly washes!). As far as environmental resourcefulness goes, Buffy’s Cotton meets four eco-friendly sourcing standards:
- Water Stewardship
- Soil Health
- Carbon Emissions
- Fair Labor practices
Plus, they source in partnership with Better Cotton™.
Bedtime Is Better With Buffy
If, by the end of this, you aren’t empowered to wash your sheets every week (or two), there’s no judgment on our end. That’s between you and the mites. But at the very least, we hope it’s clear that durable, high-quality sheets are worth the investment… regardless of how many times you wash them, they’ll be around for a very long time.
Buffy couldn’t make it any easier to customize their sheet sets according to your lifestyle and preferences.
They offer a 7-day, week-long trial for all products, which is exactly what it sounds like: you won’t be charged until after 7 nights, so you can get a first-hand experience with whatever Set you have your eye on. They also accept free returns up to 50 nights post-purchase, so you have time to consider. We’d be remiss not to mention—just one more time—the award-winning Breeze color line-up. There are at least three shades for everyone, if not more. Beautiful, built to last, softer with time… Buffy Bedsheets are unlike any you’ve slept on before.
We All Want Buffy
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