I started testing the Piglet in Bed Heritage 100% Linen Bundle in February 2024. At that point, I had a few bedding reviews under my belt. I used to receive sheet sets in crisp cotton percale or smooth cotton sateen, most often in white, but once in gray. Working with Piglet in Bed was the first time I got to create a bespoke bedspread and one of my first encounters with linen.
I loved it. As a hot sleeper, I appreciate the cooling properties of linen, which is woven from hollow flax fibers to boost breathability. The tougher, coarser feel of linen was new to me, but I grew to favor that texture over the slipperiness of sateen. Most of all, I was impressed by the range of warm and cool shades, as well as prints and patterns, available at Piglet in Bed.
As H&G's resident Sleep Editor, I lead a team of testers in the search to find the world's best bed sheets. For the sake of a fair fight, we score each sheet set against the same criteria: look and feel; thermoregulation; and durability. The Piglet in Bed Heritage 100% Linen Bundle gets top scores across the board, which is why they're the best linen sheets on the market.
Piglet in Bed Heritage 100% Linen Bundle – my honest review
If you like the look and feel of linen, and you're keen to experiment with color, then Piglet in Bed is one of the best places to buy bedding. I've been sleeping on these sheets on and off for the best part of a year: they get softer with each wash, but retain their touchable texture. When I'm not sleeping on the Piglet in Bed Heritage 100% Linen Bundle, my mom steals it out of the linen closet for use in her own room − she's a big fan.
Piglet in Bed Sage Green Bedtime Bundle Specifications
Who would the Piglet in Bed Heritage 100% Linen Bundle suit?
- Hot sleepers: made from hollow flax fibers and loosely woven with plenty of air pockets, linen is highly breathable. The Piglet in Bed Heritage 100% Linen Bundle should keep you warm in the winter and cool for the summer. Naturally moisture-wicking and anti-microbial, linen busts the bacteria that breed in hot, damp environments, such as bedrooms, to help you feel and smell fresh.
- Sensitive sleepers: don't be fooled by the coarse texture. Linen is hypoallergenic, which means it's suitable for sleepers with sensitive skin. Plus, the Piglet in Bed Heritage 100% Linen Bundle comes pre-washed for softness, so it should feel even softer against your skin.
- Eco-conscious shoppers: a good set of linen sheets should withstand nightly wear and tear, as well as countless cycles in the washing machine. My parents still sleep in a set of linen sheets that came as a wedding present more than 25 years ago. Linen is extremely long-wearing, not to mention biodegradable.
- Anyone who wants to bring color into the bedroom: I shopped the set in Sage Green, but you could build a Piglet in Bed Heritage 100% Linen Bundle in countless colors. You'll find warm neutrals in Oatmeal and Warm Clay, as well as cooler shades of Dusk Blue and Elderberry, as well as retro gingham prints.
What is the Piglet in Bed Heritage 100% Linen Bundle like to sleep on?
Before I started testing the Piglet in Bed Heritage 100% Linen Bundle, I was skeptical. I couldn't believe that linen, which looks so coarse, could feel soft. I have super-sensitive skin, the sort that breaks out in a rash at the slightest irritation, and I wondered whether these linen sheets would turn out to be itchy and scratchy.
I was quickly proved wrong. These felt soft against my skin. I was particularly impressed with the pillowcases. Since linen is naturally thermoregulating, these cases dissipate heat and wick moisture, so that you always feel like you're sleeping on the cold side of the pillow. I'd put the Piglet in Bed Heritage 100% Linen Bundle up there with the best cooling sheets.
Unlike a lot of bedding bundles, Piglet in Bed include a duvet cover, in addition to their flat and fitted sheets. The Full-sized cover was a perfect match for my comforter and incorporates these cute little coconut shell buttons to seal everything up. These fastenings look good, and they do good, too, removing and repurposing food waste.
The sage green color was super-saturated and didn't fade with successive cycles in the washing machine. Linen takes to dye exceptionally well, thanks to those hollow flax fibers.
There's only one thing you might not like about the Piglet in Bed Heritage 100% Linen Bundle: its propensity to wrinkle. Like a lot of natural fabrics, linen is prone to wrinkles. It's all to do with the chemical composition of the plant fibers. As moisture evaporates from the linen, it tends to crease. You can control the creasing by air drying your linen and giving it a good shake before you fold it and store it, but you'll never get super-smooth linen sheets. I'd encourage you to make the best of it and embrace the wrinkles as part of linen's natural charm, but you might prefer cool, crisp cotton percale or smooth and silky cotton sateen.
How does the Piglet in Bed Heritage 100% Linen Bundle rate online?
The Piglet in Bed Heritage 100% Linen Bundle boasts a 4.7 average star rating on Trustpilot from 9,761 verified reviews. 'The quality is exceptional,' reads a recent review. 'It is expensive but I think worth it, really heavy and soft linen. Just completed my set in warm clay and when I’m next in need I’ll be coming back to PiB.'
The most common complaint concerns the cost, but I like to think of luxury bedding as an investment. You're spending a few hundred dollars now on something that will last to save spending thousands on cheaper pieces that wear out every few years. With that said, buyers on a strict budget should narrow the search to the best affordable bed sheets.
Should I buy the Piglet in Bed Heritage 100% Linen Bundle?
The Piglet in Bed Heritage 100% Linen Bundle starts at $467, though it's often listed for less during federal holiday deals and site-wide sales. Even at a deep discount, that's still a lot to spend on sheets, but your money goes a long way when you shop at Piglet in Bed. That's less than $500 for a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, a duvet cover, and two pillowcases, woven from authentic European flax into super-soft linen, dyed in a wide range of shades to last you decades.
If you like the look of and the ethos behind Piglet in Bed, but you just can't afford to spend that much on sheets, I'd encourage you to consider their cotton percale collection. Starting from $247, the Piglet in Bed Cotton Bundle offers similar softness and thermoregulation for a fraction of the cost.
How we test bed sheets
As H&G's resident Sleep Editor, I lead a team of seasoned product testers in the search to find the world's best bed sheets. We sleep on sheets for a minimum of 30 nights in our own homes before we write our initial reviews. This should give an accurate indication of long-term performance. We continue to sleep on these sheets throughout the year and update our reviews accordingly.
We assess each sheet set against the same criteria: look and feel; thermoregulation; and durability. First, we describe look and feel, taking into account the pros and cons of this particular material: whether it's prone to wrinkling and how it feels against your skin. Next, we switch off our HVAC systems to sleep through heatwaves and cold snaps, making note of any nights where we wake up in a sweat. Then, we strip our beds to clean the sheets according to their care instructions. We remake our beds and continue sleeping on the sheets, considering how their look and feel might have changed.
We factor in the practicalities of shopping for sheets, from the details of delivery to the range of sizes and shades available. We like to compare our results against verified customer reviews to pick out recurring pros and cons. Finally, we compare the performance of the sheets against the price to help you determine value for money.
