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

I'm so disappointed with these sheets. I bought the king sized set less than a year ago and last night I noticed than there is a 20 inch rip across the foot of the bed. I know cheaper sheets can wear out like this but I thought that LL bean would have created a higher quality product. A disappointment, save your money.

I was excited about getting these sheets and waited for a sale and Bean Bucks to purchase them. I am so disappointed. They wash up well and are nicely made, but they feel like nylon tent material, not soft at all. I thought after a few washings they might soften up, but they did not and my husband will not sleep on them. Also, the queen size fitted sheet is way too big and just kind of slides around on the mattress. I don't think I should return them since they are washed and slept on.

I returned the sheets as they were not what I was looking for at all. I like crisp, light, percale sheets that look really fresh when ironed. The sheets were heavy and not at all crisp & cool.

Don't use in the guest room...they'll think they are not welcome! I read and ignored all the negative comments about these sheets, chosing instead to rely on the LLBean quality I've come to expect since purchasing my first Bean boots about 40 years ago. I was wrong. These sheets were excessively wrinkled out of the dryer, are a poor fit, flimsy and have the look and feel of an inferior product. After the first night, I thought they already look like they needed to be replaced. I am surprised LLBean doesn't think better of its customers and remove this product offering. I'll be contacting Bean folks to discuss returning these sheets. Sorry, LLBean...just telling it like it is.

Overall I am not satisfied with these sheets. I had high hopes after finding these recommended on a 3rd party site. However, the sheets feel very rough (even after a couple of washes) and are very warm to sleep in. I constantly get hot unlike any set I've ever owned. I did not expect these sheets to be like this based on the price I paid. Unfortunately I cannot recommend these sheets.

These sheets were very highly recommended as some of the best summer sheets you could have. I am super disappointed. They don't hold their shape,the bottom sheet elastic is not good and the fabric is just OK. I was so excited to get some higher end sheets.

I see many customers complaining about the scratchiness and chemical treatment of these sheets. The difference in these and the old ones is that these are made in China. The 2 year old set of the exact same style I am replacing say made in Portugal. Where would you rather have your sheets made?

I have been buying these sheets for years. This most recent batch smelled like wet paint and gave me a headache. I washed them like 5 times and it wouldn't go away. I sent them back. I had this problem with some towels also. Not sure what changed.

I bought these sheets a year and a half ago. I love the feel of them. I use flannel sheets in the winter usually so you could say I have only used them half the time. The bottom sheet wore out and ripped in 2 places. It seems they should last a little longer.They are not the quality I expected from L.L. Bean.

I bought these sheets because I read such good reviews and I have to say I am mystified as to why they're so popular. Could they have changed? It is hard for me to describe how they feel. My daughter described them as scratchy, but to me it feels like there's some kind of strange coating on them. It is not a nice crisp feel, or a nice soft feel--it's different from any other sheet I've felt, high- or low-end. After two months, they do feel better, but not good. They were for my kids, who said they didn't mind enough for me to send them back (that's why I gave two stars rather than one), but if they had been for my bed, I would have returned them.

LLBean offers the best customer service and gives the customer 100% support. I rate them 5* for their service, and am disappointed to give such a low rating to these sheets which I am preparing to return after a very uncomfortable night. I followed the suggestions of others and washed them, but this did not help. Just scratchy and thin in contrast to my other sheets.

I have the L.L. Bean flannel sheets which I love, so bought these thinking they would be just as great. Also because of good reviews and "wire cutter top pick". I was really surprised how cheap these felt. Not at all comfortable, very loud when you move, almost scratchy? I'm not typically a hot sleeper, but man these felt like plastic and were not at all breathable. Really disappointed for the price of these. Also bought the cream color, which was actually more like a yellow.

I just bought these sheets thinking that they would be super soft, but they are so very scratchy. I do not recommend buying these sheets.

Just received. As good as I normally expect from LLBean. Fits fine. Comfortable.

Was expecting a decent quality sheet set, but these are very thin. Was surprised by how thin the fabric feels, and from having years of experience, don't expect these to last long. Sad to see this low quality from a trusted retailer. Will be looking elsewhere for my next bedding purchase.

I was persuaded by the recommendations but that was a big mistake. The quality is not there, and I cannot stress this enough. Would say more but won't.

Bottom sheet very baggy. Not fitted! Received the wrong color. I ordered a teal shade of blue and received cornflower blue.

I loved these sheets when we first got them. They were so nice and comfortable after a couple of washes. I sincerely thought they were the best sheets I'd ever owned. I even recommended them to friends. Now 1.5 years into using them, the fitted sheet is ripped from becoming so paper thin and worn like a tattered rag. Completely unusable. I am so so so disappointed in this quality. My previously owned sheets from Casper lasted well over 5 years. I've had sheets from Target last longer than this. It's infuriating. I did so much research to make a good investment to avoid this situation. Wirecutter needs to update their recommendation because clearly LL Bean quality is going downhill. I will have to contact my friends who I raved about these sheets to to warn them to stay away. Also, because I'm out of the 1 year guarantee, customer service is giving me the run around about replacing the fitted sheet. Becoming a real hassle and really leaving a terrible taste in my mouth about LL Bean, a brand I once really trusted.

The sheets are supposed to be cooling. However, I have been having night sweats. Also, sheets are not comfortable to the touch. More stiff than soft.

Just received these sheets and they do not fit. They are several inches too small.

These not inexpensive sheets are great until they tear after a year. Happened once and were replaced but the person on the phone told me it was my fault but they would replace them just to be nice and would not do it again. A year or so later, the exact thing happened once more. Am I a sheet abusing monster? Or maybe these sheets are not the quality that LLBean is known for. You decide.

Here's a polished, clear edit that keeps the same message and tone: We were very excited about these sheets, but unfortunately were extremely disappointed when they arrived with several cuts throughout the fabric. We didn't use scissors or anything sharp to open the packaging. At this price point, I expected much better quality.

The top sheet was too big and hung below king blanket and bedspread. The fitted sheet did not hug the mattress and there was no elasticity to it. The sheet material was like tent fabric, hard and stiff, not soft even after washing.

I will say this... I do appreciate LL beans, easy return process. These sheets were horribly uncomfortable- stiff like cardboard.

This is an update of my review posted Nov. 3 showing faded spots on blue sheets.