Choosing the right set of sheets for your bed is easy if you know what you want and what you like. Brooklinen offers a few different lines of sheets and duvet covers that are considered luxury pieces. The two most popular choices are the Brooklinen Classic and the Brooklinen Luxe sheet sets.
To decide between the two, all you need to do is answer a few questions. For example, do you prefer your linens to float on top of you, cool and crisp to the touch? Or are you the type who likes to slide between sheets that are soft and silky with a bit of weight and warmth to them? Either way, Brooklinen likely has a set of bedsheets that will work for you. Let’s go over the differences and similarities between these two common lines, and then look a little closer at the details of each set.
Brooklinen Classic: The Details
It’s important to know what you’re getting when you order a set of sheets and to know what to expect when you pull the set of sheets out of its box. The Brooklinen Classic line of sheets is meant for those who tend to sleep warm and want sheets that are lightweight, breathable, and barely there.
Related: The Brooklinen Classic Review
100 Percent Cotton
The great thing about cotton is that it’s naturally breathable and wicks away moisture from your body. So, even if you sleep warm and sweat a bit at night, these bed linens should absorb that moisture to keep you dry and cool. Cotton is also easy to care for, so you can wash and dry these bedsheets. Just make sure to follow the manufacturer’s directions.
270 Thread Count
A lot of people put more stock into the thread count of a set of sheets than what is usually necessary. The thing is that thread count isn’t always all that telling. It’s easy for a manufacturer to fudge the thread count by counting the ply within the thread. At Brooklinen, it’s all on the up and up, so each set of sheets is created using single-ply yarn, and they stick to fine threads. This means that even 270 thread count is going to be soft and strong.
Percale Weave
This is where there’s a big difference in how this set of sheets feels compared to the Brooklinen Luxe. A Percale weave uses that classic basket weave that results in a crisp feel and a durable matte finish. It’s a looser weave, which is why these sheets are more breathable and cooler on your skin.
Crisp, Cool, Light
Because of the Brooklinen Classic’s Percale weave and the lower thread count, you get a set of sheets that should be perfect for those warm summer months. Even though Brooklinen is aiming for that crisp, cool, and light feel to these sheets, it still uses long-staple cotton in 60 and 80 count threads, which makes them softer than competitors that use thicker, coarser threads, like 20 and 40.
Deep Pockets
The Brooklinen Classic sheet set is meant to fit your bed perfectly whether you have a thinner mattress or a thick pillowtop type. The deeper pockets allow enough room to fit a mattress up to 15 inches thick.
Lifetime Warranty
One of the amazing things that Brooklinen offers is a lifetime warranty on all its sheets. The company is so sure that you’ll love its Classic line and that it’ll hold up to washing, drying, and being on your bed night after night that it will repair or replace your sheets for almost any reason. Your sheets should never pill, fray, or rip. If they do, send them back – and it’s totally free to do so.
Brooklinen Luxe: The Details
If the Classic line doesn’t seem like what you’re looking for, perhaps, the Brooklinen Luxe line is where it’s at for you. These sheets are meant to be for the sleeper who wants that silky soft texture when they climb into bed. Sheets that hug you with softness and that you can feel the weight of on top of you.
Related: The Brooklinen Luxe Review
100 Percent Cotton
Like all of Brooklinen’s lines of sheets, the Luxe set is made of 100 percent cotton. And not that short fiber sort, either. Brooklinen sticks to the long-staple cotton that produces a stronger weave, so your sheets shouldn’t pill or fray.
480 Thread Count
While thread count isn’t always a sign of quality, Brooklinen makes it clear that it’s a good indicator of how tight the weave is. With more than 100 threads woven together in the same area compared to the Classic line, you can expect the Luxe sheets to have a softer feel and a heavier feel to them. This should make for a great sheet set during the winter as these sheets aren’t nearly as breathable, so they keep you warm.
Sateen Weave
Unlike the Classic sheet set, Brooklinen’s Luxe sheet set uses a Sateen weave. You don’t have the back and forth type of weave like a basket weave, rather, it’s a one under and three over, which exposes more of the yarn and produces a softer feel to the sheet. It also makes for a bit of a shiny finish, which is how it got its name “Sateen.”
Soft, Heavy, Luxurious
Between the long-staple cotton, the yarn count, weave, and thread count, the Brooklinen Luxe sheets come out softer and heavier than the Classic line. While it is a bit heavier, it isn’t like you’re going to feel trapped under these sheets. They’re just more noticeable; they have more weight to them. And that silky Sateen finish gives these sheets a luxurious feel.
Deep Pockets
Just because the Luxe line has a different feel and look, it doesn’t mean the company skimped on the fit. You get deep pockets in the fitted sheet from this set of sheets, as well. So, it should fit a mattress up to 15 inches thick with no problem.
Lifetime Warranty
Like the Classic line, the Luxe line of sheets also comes with a lifetime warranty. So, if you notice any fraying, pilling, or other negative results from regular use, you can send the sheets back to Brooklinen to have them fixed or replaced for free.
Conclusion
It wouldn’t be fair to say one set of sheets is better than another because choosing sheets is so subjective. If you prefer a cool, crisp set of sheets that are barely noticeable and help you sleep cooler at night, then the Brooklinen Classic sheet set might be for you. If you’re looking for that silky soft feel from your sheets, and you want to really feel your sheets on top of you with a bit of weight and that sateen shine to them, then the Brooklinen Luxe sheet set is probably right up your alley. The difference in cost for a set of queen-size sheets is only about $30 more for the Luxe, so don’t let your budget determine which set of sheets from Brooklinen would be best for you. If this article was helpful, or if you had further questions, be sure to comment and share below!