Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Pima Percale 280TC Sheet Set Full

These sheets came highly recommended by nyt wirecutter. When they came I ran them through our washing machine as I do with any new bedding. I immediately noticed the water was not soaking in to the fabric, but was beating off like water from a waxed car. How is this possible, for cotton, unless it has been treated with a water repellent? Like PFAS? That would explain what makes them so smooth and silky feeling. While it's a nice sensation, I do not want to spend night after night swathed in PFAS that are triggering shocking rates of cancer among firefighters whose turnout gear is coated with it and whose firefighting foam is loaded with it. The water tables around airports and firefighting stations and military bases are horribly polluted with these toxic, carcinogenic "forever chemicals". Check out the movie Dark Waters with Mark Ruffalo.

Every other Friday I have a cleaning lady come in for about 2.5 hours, which include making my bed with "newly-laundered" sheets. She used these sheets straight from the package, and her initial reactionI guess fooled by the high cotton thread countwas that they're polyester. I had waited with trepidation for her to make the bed, because a previous reviewer had said the fitted bottom sheet was too large for a 7-inches-high mattress. It's fine, but she felt the top sheet is too big.

Sheets have very nice feel and a generous size. I love that the top sheet has ample size for two people. The bottom sheet is a little big for my mattress although other sheets are too small. Maybe tighter elastic in fitted sheet would help.

Pretty good. Kind of expensive for what it is but no complaints other than that small one.

I paid more for these sheets than I would normally because of the great review on Consumer Reports. The sheets are smooth and silky and sleep very good! The only problem I have is that I have a 14 inch mattress and the fitted sheet has a very thin elastic to keep it on the mattress and there is not enough material to tuck in on the sides. The sheet does stay on the mattress and I used "garters" to help to keep the sheet more taut on the mattress.

These sheets are wonderful quality but need to fit tighter on the mattress. My mattress is 14 inches tall but the fit of the sheets is not tight, especially after sleeping on them. Possibly a tighter grip of elastic would help. I will keep them, but not buy more unless this issue is resolved.

We love these sheets. Comfortable, beautiful, easy to make bed with labels for sides

The sheets really feel good . They are highly rated for a reason.

Lovely, satiny sheets in a beautiful green. The only issue I have is that the fitted sheet was too generous for my mattress.

I have bought these pima cotton sheets for years and love them. They are of high quality and are comfortable. However, for the first time they don't fit like a glove. In fact, they (queen size) are too big. The reason, I'm sure, is that we have a standard sized queen bed mattress and not one of the newer, very deep mattresses. It was a disappointment.

Great, material and color! Little loose on the fit but we love them.

Very nice sheets. They do ride up a bit on the sides, but nothing too bad.

Nice sheets - bought them based on Wirecutter's recommendation. They are fine - only the second pair of King size sheets I've purchased. Wish they weren't so expensive but nice sheets.

I have been looking for king size sheets, that do not shrink. More importantly, I'm looking for sheets that do not need to be ironed. The sheets are comfortable but oversize for my king mattress that is 15 inches deep. Is this case, I hope they would shrink a bit, but they didn't so I feel like I can't win you're comfortable they wash nicely. They have mild wrinkles not enough to iron, but they're huge.

Sheets are well made, soft and crisp. We will enjoy them for many years.

I do like these sheets. They wash and dry well. I would like to see them offered in a smaller depth for the fitted sheet so they fit better and don't bunch up.

Expensive $40 for a pillow case. Quality is there. Size of fitted sheets run deep thought they'd be on big winter sale. Nope

Reasonably crisp cotton, after two washings so far. I hope they stay that way for a while! Generously sized.

Soft and comfortable the way good cotton sheets can be--not slippery or overly silky. They are pricey--but our first set have lasted through a year of washes very well so these seem likely to outwear cheaper sets.

Great sheets, cool and nice to sleep in. Only negative is they do wrinkle some, even if you are quick to get them out of the dryer. Minor point and it hasn't stopped me from buying several sets.

I am not totally happy with these because they are too big. I got sets for a twin and a full size bed and both sets are oversized so they don't give a snug fit. But the fabric is very nice.

The sheets fit great and they are very comfortable!

Sheets are crisp but not soft. I hope they will soften up after multiple washes, but so far after the first wash I am not feeling it. I purchased these sheets at a great sale at my local store and will keep them because they are percale. The queen size fit my mattress and box spring very generously and hope shrinkage will not be an issue after multiple future laundering.

Been buying these sheets for many years. Always satisfied.

heavy, crisp, bit harsh but will soften with use as percale does. wish these came in more colors. ordered a second set. fit perfectly, which makes changing the bed easier. very happy. not made in USA.