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

I had so much confidence that these sheets would be perfect after reading all of the great reviews. Instead I was not even able to sleep on them! I washed them twice before using and they were starchy feeling and did not even feel cool when you first slip into bed. I will absolutely be returning these. Really dissapointed. They were sized well however and fit our 15" mattress perfectly. These are just not my kind of sheets.

Was quite disappointed with these sheets. I bought them because they are highly rated by Consumer Reports. They are not at all soft - with a Made in China tag.

These white sheets are too scratchy and too pink for my liking and I returned them. I purchased the same in 2015 and 2016, and still love those sets but they're frayed. Bought another in 2017 and found them a bit scratchy so I decided to use that set for guests (don't want them to get too comfy :)). This 2020 set I find uncomfortably scratchy and it has a pink hue I don't care for, even after a washing.

The sheets and pillowcases fit just fine but they sure don't last! If I didn't know better, I'd swear someone is slicing the sheets (both top and bottom) with a knife. To round out the issues even the pillowcases developed slits on the opening ends and frayed. I thought it was just a fluke with the first set so after throwing them out, I stupidly bought a second set. Same issue. I have great respect for Bean and want them to do well but the quality of these sheets is disheartening.

I have had LL Bean sheets for years, but something is different about these. They are rough and not comfortable. Did you change suppliers, LL Bean? If I could return them, I would. I have washed them over and over trying to soften them up a bit, but so far they are still rough and uncomfortable to sleep on.

Not the quality I expect from LLBean! Very stiff and scratchy as well as overpriced.

I purchased the mid-blue sheet set. I have never experienced such a stain-prone fabric before. The pillow cases, in particular, look greasy after a single night's use (yes, I bathe daily). What's more, these stains don't wash out completely. Perhaps this is an issue specific to this color, I don't know. In any event, I not only wouldn't repeat this purchase, I hesitate to use the set I own.

The fabric is not soft, and feels rough, like fine sandpaper. I washed them 3 times, trying different techniques recommended to soften new sheets but they remain as scratchy as ever. I can't sleep on these at all, but now they are washed so I'm stuck with them. The only thing these sheets are good for is to discourage guests from staying overnight. I am sad that I wasted so much time and money on such a poor product. Unless you are someone who sleeps fully clothed, take a pass on these sheets.

I was hoping these would be great sheets. Unfortunately, as other reviewers have mentioned, the fabric has a very scratchy feel to it. I tried washing the sheets, three times, but it did not help. It irritated my skin to sleep on them. You expect Percale sheets to sleep crisp and cool, but these sheets are rough and scratchy. The fabric does not feel like cotton. It has a rough, slippery, polyester feel to it. Very disappointed. I bought them partly based on the Consumer organization high ratings. After looking closer at the Consumer ratings though, most reviewers said they did not reccomend. They do seem to be fairly well tailored. The size and fit were nice, even after washing. But, at the end of the day, sheets should be comfortable to sleep on. Unfortunately, these are not. LL Bean should go back to the drawing board on this product.

I received several recommendations prior to purchasing this sheet set (wirecutter, etc). Unfortunately, as some more recent reviewers said, the quality is not up-to-par and the material is scratchy and thin. We use a variety of sheet sets and compared to our Hotel Collection, Costco and even Pinzon, these are by far significantly scratchier and stiffer. Therefore, I am definitely returning them.

Pillow cases are frayed at edge of fabric, not at a stress point. Fitted sheet has 2 inch wear which will rip soon. Sheets were purchased in November 2016, but are only on bed during summer months since I use the LL Bean flannel sheets from December through March or April. These should not be falling apart after less than 3 years of normal use.

I was very disappointed in the quality and returned this sheet set after giving them a try for a week. The sheets were rough and too itchy for me. I found a high-quality set at a comparable price from a popular husband and wife-founded brand.

Cheap, cheap, cheap. I purchased these sheets in 2017. They only lasted two years before they started to get worn and eventually tore. When I got in contact with customer service they told me I was out of luck. You think if you spend $150 on a set of sheets they would last longer than 24 months. LL Bean's quality has gone down in every way.

Color ran after 1st nite on pillow case and hair was just washed. Waste of $

After reading some reviews that said these sheets were not soft and felt scratchy, I bought them anyway, thinking that they would be fine after I washed them, as recommended by LLBean in response to another review. Unfortunately, this was not the case. These sheets felt scratchy and uncomfortable, even after washing. The blue color was beautiful and I am sad that I had to return them; however, I will continue to stand by the high quality of LLBean products and remain a loyal customer.

I've had L.L. Bean sheets for years and years. The sets I had finally wore out which was to be expected. What I did not expect was the sheets I ordered as replacements. I thought I'd be getting the same bright white, crisp sheets. Instead what I received was sheets that are just plain icky. They are slippery, almost like they have some type of coating on them. Perhaps something is added to the fabric to make it wrinkle resistant? I've washed them multiple times now and the texture hasn't gotten any better. My other issue is the color. Instead of being a true white they have a pinkish-purplish cast. I keep thinking they will get better with use but they have not so I will be returning. What a disappointment and a hassle.

I am in complete disbelief that these sheets receive such high reviews from Consumer Reports and other sources. They feel more like a shower curtain infused with some cotton, rather than bed sheets. I had to return them, and won't buy sheets again unless I can shop in-person. I'm done with online sheet shopping!

Helper put sheets on bed before washing. Woke up very itchy! The sheets seemed rough. Where are they made?

I really wanted to fall in love with these sheets. That did not happen. The queen size was too large for my queen mattress, even after washing in hot water and drying on a high setting. After the first night, they were just a mess of sheets and very uncomfortable. They seemed to retain my sweat (l have terrible night sweats) and l felt hotter on them, not cooler. Thank goodness l didn't toss my very old set of sheets. Unfortunately, l am now stuck with a set of $140.00 sheets l cannot use. Really bummed out, and a bit more broke.

Scratchy Did not get softer with repeated washings. Returned

Wouldn't normally buy sheets from LLBean but had a gift card from a return and needed sheets so figured I would give it a try. Very disappointed. Very rough and scratchy!! Not comfortable at all. Will try washing a few more times, but will likely return. For the price I would have expected much better quality/comfort!

These sheets were a terrible disappointment. They are ill fitting. Too "baggy" on the bed.

These sheets were very rough and scratchy. Not smooth! Caused itching.

I purchased a duvet cover a while back in the same line. I am very pleased with the soft, smooth feeling of the duvet. But these sheets are ridiculous. They are so rough they make a scratching noise when I run my hand across the fabric. And the color is dull for this line. And of course they are so very wrinkled after a wash and dry even with softener in the rinse cycle. I don't want to wash sheets for years until they get soft, if they ever do. I want the sheets to give me immediate comfort. I am going to return these. I am sooo disappointed L.L. Bean!

This was my second set on these sheets. Adored these sheets when I purchased them however I'm very disappointed with the premature wear of the second set. The bottom sheet wore through in only a year and a half. The first set is still in perfect condition with longer usage. Considering the quality and purchase price I feel that the bottom should have lasted for several more years. Will not purchase again.