The Finest Sleep and Bedding: Pillows, Sheets, Masks

3 picks worth owning

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Contoured 3D sleep mask with earplugs

££££ Budget

Deep moulded eye cups block light completely without pressing on your eyes or smudging lashes, so you can blink and still sleep in full dark. Comes with earplugs and a travel pouch.

Best for: Light sleepers, shift workers, flights and bright summer mornings.

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Coop Home Goods Original adjustable pillow

££££ Mid-range

Filled with shredded memory foam you can add or remove, so you can set the height exactly. The right height matters more than any brand, and this lets you get it right.

Best for: Side and back sleepers, and anyone between sizes. Use our pillow finder for your height.

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Brooklinen Classic Percale sheets

££££ Premium

Crisp, cool, long-staple cotton percale that gets softer with every wash. Repeatedly named best sheets by testers who sleep on dozens of sets.

Best for: Hot sleepers. Prefer silky and warm? Choose a cotton sateen.

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Price guide, roughly: £ under £40 · ££ £40 to £120 · £££ £120 to £400 · ££££ over £400. Prices change with deals, so tap a product for today's price.

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What to look for, wherever you shop

Not every pick is sold in every country. These are the things that make the difference, so you can spot the finest in your own store.

Weave beats thread countPercale is cool and crisp, sateen smooth and warmer. Above about 400, thread count says little; the length of the cotton fibre matters more.

Long-staple cottonLook for long-staple, Egyptian (Giza) or Supima cotton. Short fibres pill and wear out sooner.

Pillow height before brandSide sleepers need a high, firm pillow, back sleepers medium, stomach sleepers low. Find yours.

Sizes differ by countryA UK king is about a US queen, and European pillows are often 80 x 80 cm. Check the sizes.

Masks: contour and strapMoulded cups and a wide adjustable strap block light without pressure.

Sleep and bedding: questions people ask

How often should I replace my pillow?

Every 1 to 2 years for fibre and down, 2 to 4 years for latex and good foam, or when it no longer springs back.

Percale or sateen?

Percale if you sleep hot or like crisp hotel sheets. Sateen if you want smooth, silky and a little warmer.

How we pick. Only products that are current, well made and consistently top-rated by major independent reviewers and long-term owners; editor's picks are our own favourites. We don't publish star ratings, invent reviews or take money from brands. Products and prices differ by country, so check the listing in your store. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Details