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

I have purchased 5 sets w/pillow cases, all Queen - 2 Flannel for winter, 3 Pima Percale Of the five fitted sheets; two are a big and baggy fit, two fit well enough, and one is so tight that it's difficult to put on and rides up the mattress along the long edge. For a cost upwards of near $200 a set, these sheets should fit perfectly.

Unlike other percale sheets I've purchased from LL Bean these have a slippery feel, almost like polyester. I washed before using but hope after another washing they will feel crisper and less slippery. Other features are great.

I ordered the king size set of sheets. They are very nice but the fitted sheet ripped after 18 months.

The sheet color is beautiful. The feel is very soft and cool. However, I ordered size Full. The size of the fitted sheet is too large. It's for a Queen, not a Full. I double-checked the tags and the order paper. All said it was a size Full. I'm keeping them but they keep wrinkling up on me and I have to constantly pull down the sides. They slip off all the time. Sad!

They were not as nice as I had hoped. The color was fine, but the texture of the sheets was stiff, but not in a good way, and I just don't love them. Decent price point, though.

Got them in September 2019 and have been totally satisfied. Top and bottom sheet are still in good shape, but both pillowcases started to come apart after I washed them today.

Not as soft as I would have expected, even after two washings. Also the top sheet is absurdly big. Makes it hard to make the bed. I may cut it down.

Everyone is buying big fat mattresses and therefore sheets are being made bigger. That is app true of fitted sheets. I just bought a new mattress that is NOT 15inches high but rather 11 or so like old mattresses. These fitted sheets just swim on the mattress. Nice and soft however. Guess I'll have to be more discerning with future purchases.

They fit well but they wrinkle a lot when washed. I thought they wouldn't.

The fitted sheet didn't fit at all and the sheets are slick and thin. Not at all what I as expecting. Washing several times didn't help the fit.

The sheets feel like silk, and are very cold when I get into bed (in summer).

I bought these after reading a review on Wirecutter. I prefer crisp, line-dried percale - sheets like we had from our childhood. While these are 100% pima cotton - good quality - they are slippery and feel like a poly blend, even after a couple of washes. I didn't keep the packaging so probably can't return them.

The sheets felt a little rougher than I was expecting.

Sheets are decent but not what I was expecting based on review sites giving them top rating. They feel more slippery and smooth than crisp even though they are 100% cotton.

Great size and deep, fitted sheet pockets and pillowcases that fit different pillows. The fabric was not as soft as we were looking for, even after a couple of washes it did not soften.

Flat sheet too wide for Queen size bed. Have to tuck one side under mattress so the throw will cover the sheet.

We really love the quality and feel of these sheets, but disappointed that they will not stay on our mattress more than 2 nights. We have a 13 inch mattress and they are too loose and come off the corners. We have purchased different gadgets to keep them on the mattress, but not happy we have to add these things to keep the sheets on. Unfortunately, will be looking for other sheets in the future. We do have the duvet cover and really love the duvet.

Although sheets are advertised 100% cotton, they definitely aren't. Will use this season. Never to purchase again.

The top sheet and fitted sheet are not the same colors. We have other sets that do not have this issue.

These sheets are definitely up to par with LL Bean quality. I bought them based on a Wirecutter review - their choice 7 years running. Unfortunately, they are just not for me. I have been buying high quality, usually high-end Italian made, sheets for many years. I thought I'd give these a try but the feel is not what I like. I like a crisp, flat cotton. These have a highly textured weave, the kind that makes a scratchy sound with fingernails. I am sure they would last for a very long time if that is your number 1 priority. They also wrinkle less than many higher priced sheets if that is important to you. I did speak with a LL Bean product specialist when I received them as I really felt they seemed part synthetic in make up. She was very professional and assured me of their 100% cotton quality and LL Bean's generous return policy if I wasn't completely happy with my purchase.

Although they seem like good quality, they were laughably big on my full mattress as some others have mentioned, causing extra fabric to sag on the side of the bed and wrinkles while sleeping. Unless you have an extra deep mattress I don't recommend trying them.

Disappointed to find that the wide picket made the sheet too big to have a smooth fit. Fabric very smooth and comfortable.

Color was yellow not beige and top sheet was much wider than previous LLBean sheets.

The sheets are very nice, but they do not fit my mattress, which is a 14" tall pillowtop. The corners fit snugly, but all four of the sides sag and bag, and will not stay tucked in, resulting in big ripples of sheet fabric under your body while you are trying to sleep. Wish we could keep, but must return.

Great sheets but way too large for regular size king mattress. Had to return.