Sheets and linens
From Italy to Switzerland, in flannel and sateen
To get the obvious out of the way, let me quickly explain the two most common fabrics
Percale vs Sateen
Percale is best suited for warmer climates and people who run hot. It allows for more airflow and costs less to produce because it requires less material. Because of its crisp feel, it is often used in hotels. Whereas sateen is silkier and heavier, its main weakness is its tendency towards pilling.
Libeco
Libeco has been making Belgian linen products for over 150 years and is a holder of the Belgian Royal Warrant. The company produces far more than just bedding, but also linen towels and other homegoods.
Frette
The French company has been providing luxury bedding since 1860, and some of its top tier products even come with a concierge service that will train your staff how to care for your new set of Frette sheets properly. I personally stick with the hotel collection, which regularly goes on sale.
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Saatva
The DTC brand produces a small but well-made collection of sheets that include everything from sateen to percale, organic cotton, and linen
Sferra
Made in Italy since 1891, their popular Giza 45 cotton sheets in percale and sateen are often quoted as the best luxury sheets on the market. If you want to recreate that crisp hotel feel, the Grande Hotel Collection, which can be highly customized, is for you.
Mazzoni
Mazzoni’s Florentine craftsmanship has produced fine linens and sheets since 1889. Its product portfolio now extends further into the home.
Dalfilo
A young Italian DTC brand that leverages the domestic textile supply chain to produce well-made cotton sheets in Italy and actually passes on the savings to customers.
Piumini Danesi
Duvets come with a 10-12 year warranty. They are made from Italian textiles in Denmark. The textile quality is very high, and so is the level of craftsmanship.
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Schlossberg, the Swiss company, uses only long-staple cotton for its jersey and sateen sheets, and also carries, cotton flannel, seersucker, popeline, and linen sheets.
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