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When bedtime calls, there's nothing quite like slipping into a cozy set of sheets. Quality bedding can make all the difference in getting a good night's sleep — but finding truly great sheets that won't set you back hundreds of dollars is no easy feat.
Luckily, the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles Lab has put hundreds of bedding brands to the test in recent years, combining in-Lab testing using specialized equipment with at-home reviews provided by real sleep testers. Want a top-tested sheets set that combines value, convenience and softness? Reach for this award-winning option that's under $30 on Amazon right now.
The Mellanni microfiber sheets are our experts' pick for the best value sheet set, and they even received a GH Bedding Award in 2023 for their superior softness. Amazon bedding can be hit or miss, but these microfiber sheets earned top marks for their "soft and buttery" feel, according to testers. In a blind test comparing the softness of 20 different sheets, Mellanni sheets earned the highest softness scores, with consumer testers describing them as "luxurious" and "silky." And while they're budget-friendly at full price, now is your chance to score these best-selling sheets for over 40% off.
They also proved to be shrink- and pill-resistant in Lab tests when washed according to their care label instructions — just machine-wash them and tumble dry low to maintain their smooth texture. Each set comes with one flat sheet, one fitted sheet and two pillowcases and even comes in 45 (!) different color and pattern options to suit your space. Plus, shop the set in 15 sizes from twin to California king — including an extra deep pocket version to fit mattresses up to 21 inches high.
The under-$30 price tag is definitely a major selling point, but if you need another reason to hit "add to cart," more than 248,000 reviewers rated it five stars on Amazon.
"These sheets are honestly worth the hype," one reviewer wrote. "There's no doubt I would buy these sheets over and over again...The 'you get what you pay for' line does not in any way apply here. I can't believe these are so cheap for such great quality."
One GH staffer even bought a set of their own: "I've been using the sheets for about a month and find them comfortable, cozy and warm enough for the winter. The Mellanni Sheet Set is a great value pick when it comes to upgrading your bedding."
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Lauren Gruber is an associate commerce editor at Hearst Magazines, where she writes for publications like Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Prevention, Country Living, House Beautiful, and more. She has over four years of professional experience covering a variety of lifestyle topics from home to fashion, with an advanced background in beauty and fragrance. When she’s not researching the most worthy Prime Day deals or hands-on testing all the latest perfume launches, Lauren is probably hanging out with her cat Serafina or flexing her AMC A-List membership at the movie theater.
You can find her previous work at Entertainment Tonight, Shop TODAY, USA Today, Self Magazine, L’Officiel USA, V Magazine, and Modern Luxury Media.
Ellen McAlpine is a commerce editor and writer at Hearst Magazines, covering tech, fitness, lifestyle, and beyond. In her time as a writer, she’s covered everything from top tech items like running watches and ring lights to phone cases and beauty tools.
Emma Seymour (she/her) is the associate director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she has led testing for luggage, pillows, towels, tampons and more since 2018. She graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of science in fiber science and apparel design and a minor in gerontology, completing research in the Body Scanner Lab on optimizing activewear for athletic performance.
