For me, the most crucial aspect of blissful sleep in an old home with iffy insulation and no central air hookup was ...

Those with thick mattresses and/or toppers will appreciate these deep-pocket sheets from Nolah ... You will be hard-pressed to find a queen-sized bamboo sheet set under $100.

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Cotton will always be No. 1 in my book, but linen and naturally derived fibers like rayon (from bamboo or eucalyptus ... And all prices listed are for queen-size sheets unless otherwise specified.