I Tried Luxury Linen Sheets for the First Time, and They're Worth Every Penny

If you're anything like me, once you find your preferred fabric for sheets, it's hard to switch it up. Why change up a thing that's working for you? I've only slept on soft organic cotton sheets, because that's what I know. The thought of jersey and flannel makes my skin crawl, and eucalyptus and bamboo sheets always seemed a little daunting. So, when I got the chance to try linen sheets for the first time, I was both wary and excited.

Magic Linen's Linen Sheet Set is much softer, cooler, and cozier than I ever expected. The set is made from 100 percent European flax linen that's OEKO-TEX certified (meaning it doesn't contain harsh chemicals). Since the set was stone-washed prior to packaging, it was so soft to the touch right out of the bag—and it only got softer with each wash.

What impressed me the most about this sheet set was its natural temperature-regulating properties. Linen sheets are naturally cooling and moisture-wicking because of their looser fabric weave compared to cotton. The set has kept me cool and sweat-free on several 80-degree nights. Now that it's November, temperatures are already dipping below 30-degrees at night in Chicago, and these sheets are keeping me cozy throughout the night. I often find them warmer than my cotton set because they're thicker—and I know they'll keep me toasty in my poorly heated apartment through winter.

To buy: From $232; magiclinen.com.

The sheet set comes with a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, and two pillowcases in sizes ranging from twin to California king. You can also buy items from the set individually if you're not a top sheet person or just need new pillowcases. The fitted sheet has deep pockets, so I don't have to worry about the corners bunching on my mattress in the middle of the night.

To buy: From $232; magiclinen.com.

It's available in several colors like gray, beige, olive green, dusty blue, rose, white, and more—there are even a few striped and checkered options. If you're nervous about caring for your linen sheets, the set is machine-washable and dryable—just use gentle detergent, a low heat setting in the dryer, and avoid using dryer sheets as they can weaken the fibers over time. Note: The sheets leave a lot of lint behind in the dryer after the first few washes, but that should die down after a while.

To buy: From $232; magiclinen.com.

I'm not the only one who loves these sheets, as several shoppers have said they're soft, warm, and breathable. "Our Magic Linen sheets are just that: absolute magic," one reviewer said. "The linen is soft and well-textured, fresh and breathable, adjusts comfortably to temperature changes, and gets softer with every wash."

Head to Magic Linen to shop the soft, lightweight, and cozy warm linen sheets that shoppers (and myself) can't get enough of.