I sleep with flannel sheets year round and was looking for the best set. After much research, I decided to go with the highly recommended LL bean flannel sheets.

When I ordered the first set, they were on back order for about 4 month (which was fine, I had other sheets in the meantime). When the first set arrived, I was thrilled. They were the softest, coziest sheets I had ever experienced. After about 2-3 months, the elastic gave out on the fitted sheet. Figured it was just a fluke and I returned them and this time ordered two sets.

Second set was once again super soft and amazing, except after about 2 washes, the pillow covers had both ripped at the seams.

Third set, after about two washes, the elastic pulled through the fabric.

I ended up returning both sets, meaning I went through 3 sets of LL bean sheets in about 4 months. And these sets aren’t cheap!!

The actual fabric is amazing but the construction of these sheets are terrible. For context, I was on cold with only the sheets in the washer. Like most things, I’m sure these have been cheapened and the construction is suffering.

Then I began my hunt for the best flannel sheets once again. I decided on the Lands End flannel sheets. They are also very soft, we’ll see if their construction holds up.