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

The sheets are comfortable and, hallelujah, finally a manufacturer who realized that if the fitted sheet needs to be deeper, the top sheet needs to be wider. The missing star is due to color - the pale green is more grey than green.

It is very comfortable and cool, which is what I was looking for. And I appreciate the color which isn't just white gray or cream. However, the elastic on it could be better. It tends to be pulled up from underneath the bed which is something that happens to a lot of cheaper fitted sheets. I've been spoiled a bit by the Costco bedsheets, as those ones have a much thicker elastic piece and it's corners are built to hold onto the bed. I've never had get pulled up from the bed, so having this happen with these sheets, which are much more expensive, is disappointing.

Crisp and comfortable. Hoping/thinking they will soften up with more washings. Also, flat sheet is a little wide.

By ordering the Pima Percale 280 TC sheets I learned that I prefer she Sunwashed Percale sheets, that make up my duvet cover. They feel more substantial, a preference. This surprised me. Simply feeling the the Pimas, without unfolding, them made my choice clear, so I will return this purchase. If you like very light sheets, the Pimas would be your choice.

Pillow case length is shorter than some "standard" size pillow, or shorter after shrinkage on 1st wash. Otherwise these sheets are great.

Absolutely love these cool, smooth percale sheets. They launder beautifully. Only wish they were a tad less oversized for our bed.

I finally purchased these sheets after Wirecutter reviewed them, and they are so cool and comfortable I ordered another set for my bed and one for the guest bed. They are very smooth, so it is easy to reposition in bed. The elastic band around the bottom could be improved, though. It is too slack, and I need to pull the bottom sheet back into place every morning.

Bought king size. Fit perfectly and wash. Feel cool while you sleep

The sheets have a cool, crisp feel which is just what I was hoping for. The material is thicker than any other sheets I've bought which is good. The fit is good for any pillow density. They're easy to get on. No having to squeeze the pillow in. The only criticism I have is the fitted sheet is made for a thicker mattress than what I have. Mine is about 11 inches thick. So, there's too much material which makes for a sloppy fit.

The sheets feel wonderful as i expected. However, a warning should be provided that unless you have a mile high mattress, the sheets will be way too large. The fitted sheet is baggy with no apparent way to keep it tight. The flat sheet falls way below a quilt on the side of the bed. A double flat size would have been better than the queen flat.

As usual, bedding from LLBean is a great quality and long lasting. Very pleased with my purchase.

Fitted sheet is really deep If your mattress is less than 17 inches then the fitted sheet will be really, really loose. Other than this, the sheets are great.

I like the sheets, particularly the width of the top sheet. The top sheet on last two sets that I bought elsewhere were short on the sides with an extra-long bottom. The downside is they aren't as soft as percale, causing them to wrinkle. They are sturdy, and I believe they will last a long time.

I love these sheets! They do not fit as snug on the mattress as some I've had in the past, but they feel amazing and wash well with minimal wrinkes and i would definitely buy again

These sheets are comfortable and wash well. My only gripe is that the top flat sheet is so oversized that it looks sloppy. It doesn't make sense that, while the fitted sheet is just large enough to fit a thick mattress, the flat sheet is just way too wide, almost as if it was for a king mattress vs. a queen. There is so much extra material on each side that it hangs far below our comforter when the bed is made. :(

The first thing that I noticed was that the sheets and pillowcases are very generous. It is easy to put on the fitted sheet and the top sheet leaves plenty of material to tuck in. Other fitted sheets that I have tried fit as tight as a trampoline and the top sheet has barely enough material to tuck in.

I have six sets of these sheets in different colors, this set being the latest bought. I love the feel of the cotton material and though the color is rather dull, it is comfortable to look at. What concerns me is the width of the sheets. I have a fourteen inch thick mattress and the sheet barely fits under the sides of the mattress after one wash. Overall though, I love the sheets!

Sheets are a little loose on the mattress despite being a deep mattress. Fabric and color are nice. This is the second purchase of these sheets, others are a pretty blue.

Fit my 15" mattress well. The green is almost blue. They're a little crisper than I expected, but hopefully will soften with laundering.

High quality seamstress work with excellent elastic fitting. The butter yellow color is beautiful and they washed well. The cotton fabric is high quality and a good weight. They are a bit more wrinkled and a little stiff after first wash but softening & relaxing nicely after a couple more washes. I have owned several pair of these sheets over the years and never been disappointed.

The queen sheets have a nice feel and the top sheet is very generous. My mattress is 13 " deep and the bottom sheet when initially put on bed seemed to be made for a mattress that was at least 15" deep. After the first wash it did shrink a little but it is still not a smooth fit. Hopefully it will continue to shrink a little but not too much. If you have a really deep mattress, you will love this set.

The fabric and yellow color are nice, but disappointed by the flimsy elastic on the bottom sheet. It makes for a loose fit. I also would expect a pillow pocket on the pillow cases.

I've only just washed these sheets once and tonight, will be my first night sleeping on them. They did come out of the dryer fairly well. Not wrinkle-free, but close. We'll see....

I purchased a king set of 280-thread cotton percale sheets in February. Although I am disappointed that the bottom sheet does not fit snugly on all 4 corners of a SleepNumber 11-inch deep mattress (even the sides come loose after a night of use), I decided to keep them. The top sheet is very nicely ample. Percale sheets are hard to find, and this percale is great quality, launders well and does not wrinkle too badly if taken out of dryer as soon as dry. Did find them a little itchy until first washing, but they feel great now.

The fabric quality is excellent and I'm enjoying the yellow, but I will say that it seems brighter than what I saw on the website. After sleeping on heavy flannel year-round for years, the silky texture has been an adjustment, but I like it. My only complaint is that the fitted sheet is SOOO deep that I can't keep it smooth no matter how snugly I try to fit the corners. My mattress is only a few years old and of an average depth.