The Best Labor Day Sales on Mattresses and Other Sleep Essentials
Durable flannel sheets for sleepers who run cold
What we like: Our top flannel sheets pick. Supersoft, durable, and affordable. Made of thick, plush Portuguese 5-ounce flannel. Has held up extremely well in our long term testing.
Other things to know: Color options aren’t very bright or modern. Comes with L.L.Bean’s famous customer service and one-year return policy. Use promo code WCSLEEP15.
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Hard-wearing percale sheets for hot sleepers
What we like: Our longtime top pick for the best percale cotton sheets. Durable construction that gets softer with each wash. Crisp and breathable, one of our favorite sheets for hot sleepers and warm climates. Will last for years and nicely priced for the quality.
Other things to know: Percale can feel too textured to those who prefer smooth, drapey sateen sheets. Not Oeko-Tex–certified. One-year return policy. Set includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet, and two pillowcases. Code WCSLEEP15 can apply to all sizes (all sizes qualify for free shipping).
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Splurge-worthy, well-made linen sheets for hot sleepers
What we like: Our longtime top linen sheets pick for the best linen sheets. Durable, breathable, and one of the softest sets we’ve tested. Great for hot sleepers. Set includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet, and two pillowcases. Can also be purchased by the piece.
Other things to know: Like any linen sheets, these wrinkle very easily. More limited sizes than other brands. No warranty and pretty standard 30-day return policy. Limited colors. Deal is for the queen size, but all sizes are discounted with code WCEXTRA.
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Crisp percale sheets for 4-star hotel vibes at home
What we like: One of our top percale cotton sheets picks. Cool and breathable percale weave feels light and crisp against skin. Long-staple cotton construction can endure years of washing. Comes in a variety of lovely solid colors and a rotating selection of classic to quirky prints.
Other things to know: Oeko-Tex certified. Less durable than our L.L.Bean’s percale sheets pick. The fabric is “crispier” than that of our other percale picks. Deal for cream or gray with clipped on-page coupon.
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Airy percale sheets that come in a range of pretty colors
What we like: Our top percale cotton sheets pick for the best palette of colors. The colors are thoughtfully curated and fun, and often coordinates with other bedding from The Company Store. Fabric is airy and pleasant to sleep on. Minimal wrinkles after many washes.
Other things to know: Not made with long-staple cotton, so thinner than some of our other sheet picks, and not as soft. Has a 30-day return policy, the shortest among our picks. The colors rotate now and then, depending on changing trends and seasons. Use code WIRECUTTER20. Code works for all sizes.
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An all-season down comforter that doesn’t slide off the bed
What we like: Our top pick for an all-around great down comforter. Easy to wash with a durable cotton sateen shell. Keeps its loft, even after being in storage. 700 fill power duck down. Baffle-box construction makes it lofty and warm to sleep under without overheating. Doesn’t slide off the bed.
Other things to know: Down leaks over time, but less overall than most we’ve tested. One-year return policy. Two-year warranty. Deal price is for the all-season weight in the full/queen size, but code WC27 works for all sizes (replace any existing codes). Street price has risen, and have so deal prices, but we’re unlikely to see lower.
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A soft, reasonably priced duvet cover that’s surprisingly luxurious
What we like: Our top crisp cotton duvet cover pick that comes in modern prints. Soft and comfortable percale. One of the few bedding brands we’ve tested that offers duvet covers in cute, modern prints. One of the least expensive covers we tried, yet feels like nice, luxurious hotel bedding.
Other things to know: Can get a bit wrinkled. After years of long-term testing, we’re still impressed with its overall construction. Street price has risen in the past year. Deal price is for the full/queen size, but code WC28 works on all sizes (replace any pre-existing codes).
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A warm weighted blanket that can be tossed in the washer
What we like: Our top pick for the best low-maintenance, quilt-like weighted blanket. Well-balanced and crisp. Can go in the washer and the dryer. Feels like a cross between a quilt and a comforter. Affordable, the stitching is sturdy and close, and it’s overall better quality than cheaper options.
Other things to know: Cotton batting prevents weight from enveloping you as closely as blankets without such filler. Traps heat more than knit-style options. Lifetime guarantee on materials and workmanship. Deal is for the 15-pound full/queen blanket.
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A durable duvet cover perfect for parents or pet lovers
What we like: Our top pick for a hard-wearing percale cotton duvet cover. The cover we’d invest in if you share your bed with kids or pets. Made with the same great 100% Supima cotton fabric as our percale sheets pick. Will weather years of abuse and frequent washings. Barely wrinkles out of the dryer.
Other things to know: The weakest ties of any we tested. Not Oeko-Tex–certified. Not as soft as sateen, but feels crisp and cool to sleep under. Get the deal price with code WCSLEEP15.
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A lightweight blanket for hot sleepers
What we like: Our top lightweight cotton coverlet pick. Offers a fantastic mix of laid-back style, durability, and breathability. Ribbed texture looks unfussy on the bed. Thicker cotton top is backed with a layer of gauze, a combination that makes it durable but still airy to sleep under.
Other things to know: Best for the summer months. Not the softest blanket we recommend but its gauze back is pleasant on the skin. OEKO-TEX–certified to be free of harmful substances. Use promo code WCLABORDAY44.
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A breathable linen duvet cover that gets softer with every wash
What we like: Our top pick for a luxurious linen duvet cover. Strong, neat stitching holds up in the wash. Breathable rustic texture adds a pleasantly rumpled look to any bed. No pilling, thinning, or construction breakdowns. The softest linen duvet cover we’ve tested.
Other things to know: Swatches are available if you’re unsure of the color or texture. Isn’t available in a twin XL or full size. Deal pricing is for the queen size, but all sizes are discounted with code WCEXTRA. Street price has risen in the past year.
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A budget-friendly down comforter that’s warm but not too warm
What we like: Our top pick for the best budget down comforter. Kept us nice and warm without overheating. Affordable and RDS-certified for having ethical duck down. Thick cotton sateen outer shell. Down doesn’t shift or clump as much in the wash.
Other things to know: All Season version sells out more often than lightweight and heavyweight versions, both of which are on sale. Leaks feathers over time, especially after washing. Queen size on sale with store pickup, availability may vary by location.
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A warm, dreamy floral quilt in a rich ochre color
What we like: Our top pick for a dreamy quilt to snuggle in. An over-the-top option that brings the drama. The stretchy fabric makes the floral shapes soft and fluid. An excellent choice if you love the feel of a weighted blanket, or if you like to sink deep into your covers when the weather turns cold.
Other things to know: The outer layers are made of cotton jersey (like in T-shirts), not normally the most durable choice for bedding. The weight (about 14 pounds for the king size) might be too much for some people, and also means you may need to use a commercial laundromat for queen and king sizes. On sale in ochre.
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A toasty, durable down comforter that comes in a variety of colors
What we like: Our durable (and colorful) down comforter top pick. A ready-to-go top cover for any bed. A smart choice for kids’ or adults’ rooms. Doesn’t require a separate cover. Comes in 13 color choices. Easily machine washable (it’ll become softer when you do).
Other things to know: Sewn-through construction prevents the down from shifting. Has the lowest fill power of any comforter we recommend, so the down isn’t as light and airy as that in some of our other picks. Use code WCFALL; listed deal price is for the queen size, but the code works on all sizes.
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A luxuriously plush throw blanket
What we like: Our warmest throw blanket top pick. One of our most durable picks. Quilted like a comforter, with plush faux fur on one side and cool sateen on the other. A favorite among families. Machine washable.
Other things to know: One of the heaviest throws we’ve tested. Plush side is made with polyester, which may shed microplastics in the laundry. One-year warranty for any defects, and a 90-day return policy. Use code WCFALL for a discount on any size blanket.
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This article was edited by Megan Beauchamp and Maxine Builder.
