The best striped sheets tell a story, and that story is, ideally: It’s bedtime in coastal Cape Cod, or a Parisian pied-à-terre, or maybe the vintage look of linen stripes transform your bedroom into a breakfast-in-bed set in the English countryside.
There’s a lot of versatility in a stripe. You’ve got narrow ticking stripes, the tightly packed pinstripes, and the wide block stripes that pair beautifully with floral and gingham bedding. Whatever the case may be, the right striped sheet set can transform the look of your bedroom.
Our staff tests a lot of sheets, so we know just what materials to look for, and which retailers are churning out the good stuff. The best striped sheets should also be crisp but soft, machine washable, durable, and breathable. Below are all the striped bed sheets we can’t resist: white stripes, blue stripes, ticking stripes, thick stripes—you get it. And if you’ve found your sheets and are in the market for a duvet cover, we have a guide on that too.
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Commerce writer Julia Harrison has, adores, and lives in the Petite Plume French ticking sheets. “They’re crisp, cool, and the most elevated part of my room,” Harrison says. Since they’re 100% cotton percale, these help with temperature regulation and breathability. The French ticking stripe in navy blue gives it an heirloom touch that doesn’t always translate with the modern stripe patterns. While not advertised as wrinkle-resistant, they happen to ward off pesky wrinkles. Harrison reports, “They look just like new when you take them out of the dryer.”
Linen lovers are in luck with this affordable pencil-striped set from Quince. (It also comes in wider stripes and pinstripes in neutral tones.) If you can’t decide if you want your sheets to be more rustic or modern, these are a safe pick. Contributor Erika Owen says these sheets “always seem to be cool, which is a feat in our apartment, where the temperature varies wildly. I loved the lived-in, wrinkled look they pick up after a sleep or two. The sheets also feel like they’ll hold up for years to come.”
These eucalyptus sheets are silky soft, lightweight, and breathable, ranked a top contender in our best Amazon sheets, best cooling sheets, and best bed sheets overall. “These sheets have an almost liquid, viscose kind of feel,” says commerce director Rachel Fletcher. “Like slippery, but in a nice and cooling way versus an ‘I’m going to slide off this bed,’ kind of way. It’s kind of like sleeping on a perfectly worn-in vintage T-shirt that also keeps you from getting sweaty.” These come exclusively in a gray stripe, perfect for a minimalist effect that still offers a bit of personality.
“These sheets are smoooooth,” says senior digital editor Zӧe Sessums, “and feel like a silk/cotton combo. The cool-to-the-touch nature of the material is ideal for warmer months and hot sleepers, so I found the experience very nice.” As big fans of Buffy-everything, we trust her take. These super soft sheets come in gray, blush, and blue, and somehow toe the line between modern, minimalist bedding, and perfect kids’ bedding.
Brooklinen often makes an appearance in our bedding stories, so not surprisingly, we picked this cult favorite for the striped sheet roundup. This retailer is a top pick for high-quality, durable sheet sets (and comforters, pillows, and beyond). “The texture of these is unreal,” says contributor Yelena Alpert, who recently tested the set. “It feels buttery soft like a sateen, but still crisp as percale cotton should be.” The magic is the result of long-staple cotton threads that are less likely to fray and feel rough to the touch. Stripe enthusiasts will be happy to see that this super soft set comes in a double-stripe tandem pattern in shades of pebble, moss, and storm.
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Moving slightly away from the classic French ticking is this yarn-dyed cotton percale from mod brand Schoolhouse. Tawny, olive, indigo, and black animate this sheet in different stripe sizes, creating a dynamic bedding situation for a design-conscious sleeper. It’s also made in Portugal (swoon).
Another ticking stripe favorite from the preppy, stalwart brand. These 100% cotton percale sheets are Oeko-Tex certified, so you can rest assured you’re not sleeping in a chemical fog. The red, blue, and navy variations all scratch the striped sheet itch. Plus, these have deep pockets, so you can fit the fitted sheet over your mattress topper without a problem. The queen and full-size sets come with standard pillowcases in the same beautiful stripe pattern.
If you’re on Pinterest even a little bit, you’ve seen this Australian-based bedding brand styled in dozens of modern homes with Scandi or Japandi influences. The brand is blowing up for its bold designs, playful colorways, and the distinct versatility of its catalog. Play around with burgundy, pink, blue, black, browns, and whites to create a bedding sanctuary that’s all yours. The cherry on top: Their bedding is made from 100% organic cotton, and woven with a sateen technique for high breathability and then stonewashed for a super soft finish.
This UK brand couldn’t have a cuter name, and couldn’t have a cuter sheet selection. You can choose between a linen blend or 100% linen (both are Oeko-Tex standard 100). Alpert, who has tried both linen and linen-blend bedding from Piglet, emphasizes the airiness factor of the sheets. The patterns will suit any stripe preference, from the wider Pembroke in pine green and sandstone to the mini- and double-stripe options. These give a playful, maximalist, modern quality that you don’t get so much from a ticking stripe. A California king set in the Pembroke red is what big dreams are made of.
L.L.Bean, a Maine-based company, knows its stripes. The percale sheet set is woven from long-staple Egyptian cotton, which ensures long-lasting softness, even after—or especially after—many washes. The double-stripe on this set is spot on: not too much, not too little, just a great, classic sheet, perfectly suitable for a couple of twin beds in a beach house bedroom.