Hemp is the best-kept secret in bedding – these sheets are perfect for hot sleepers like me

Organic Hemp Bed Linen Set | View at Naturalmat

For your money, you'll get a fitted sheet, a duvet cover, and two pillowcases, handcrafted in Portugal from GOTS-certified organic hemp.

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I started testing the Naturalmat Organic Hemp Bed Linen Set back in February 2024. Since then, I've slept on silky-smooth cotton sateen, crisp cotton percale, and breathable bamboo bed sheets, but this hemp set remains my personal favorite.

As a hot sleeper with sensitive skin, I'm looking for a hypoallergenic sheet set that can keep me cool. I like the look and feel of linen sheets, but I wanted to explore more sustainable options. Out of all the bed sheet types, hemp felt like the best fit: this plant can flourish with very little water and helps to improve soil health as it grows. So, when Naturalmat announced their new Organic Hemp Bed Linen Set, I knew I had to try it.

As H&G's resident Sleep Editor, I lead a team of expert testers in the search to find the world's best bed sheets. For the sake of a fair fight, we assess all sheets against the same criteria: look and feel; thermoregulation; and durability. The Naturalmat Organic Hemp Bed Linen Set got top scores across the board. If it weren't for the price, and its propensity to wrinkle, I'd give these sheets the full five stars.

Naturalmat Organic Hemp Bed Linen Set review – one year later

I've slept under the Naturalmat Organic Hemp Bed Linen Set through all four seasons over the course of a harsh winter and a hot summer. I found that these hemp sheets made excellent thermoregulators, and they've withstood the wear and tear of nightly use. For hot sleepers and eco-conscious shoppers, I think Naturalmat is one of the best places to buy bedding.

Naturalmat Organic Hemp Bed Linen Set Specifications

Who would the Naturalmat Organic Hemp Bed Linen Set suit?

• Hot sleepers: much like flax, hemp fibers are totally hollow, which makes them just as breathable as the best linen sheets. I've found that hemp works with my natural body temperature to keep me cool for the summer and warm in the winter.
• Eco-conscious shoppers: hemp fibers are fighters, able to grow and thrive with little water and zero pesticides. Hemp manages to grow deep roots in hard ground and returns nutrients to the earth to improve soil health. Naturalmat uses GOTS-certified organic hemp, which means these sheets are made by farmers and weavers who get paid and treated fairly.

• Sensitive sleepers: hemp is naturally hypoallergenic. While these sheets have a coarser texture than, say, cotton sateen, they should still feel soft against your skin.
• Minimalists: the Naturalmat Organic Hemp Bed Linen Set only comes in one shade. Luckily, ecru is a true neutral that should complement every bedroom color palette. If you're shopping for bright, bold bed sheets, you should skip Naturalmat in favor of the Magic Linen Sheet Set, which comes in more than 20 jewel tones.
• Anyone who doesn't mind a few wrinkles: like all natural fibers, hemp is prone to wrinkling. I'd encourage you to embrace the creases and crinkles that come with effortless bedding, but you could always give your sheets a once over with a cool iron.

What's it like to sleep on the Naturalmat Organic Hemp Bed Linen Set?

If you haven't got the idea already, I'm seriously obsessed with the Naturalmat Organic Hemp Bed Linen Collection. If you suffer from night sweats or hot flashes, or you simply run a little hot, you could learn how to sleep better with a set of the best cooling sheets.

Straight away, I enjoyed the touchable texture of hemp. I don't like slipping around on cheap synthetic sheets, and I much prefer the feeling of natural fibers. The creases and crinkles create tonal highs and lows for a rustic, rumpled bedspread. It's just the thing for busy sleepers who can only spare a few seconds to make the bed.

A few practical points: I appreciated the all-around elastic on the Naturalmat Organic Hemp Fitted Sheet, which gets a good grip on your mattress and makes it that much easier to make a bed the right way. I tested the Naturalmat Organic Hemp Bed Linen Collection right after the lovely, if a little high-maintenance, Cozy Earth Silk Pillow, and I valued how much easier it is to take care of hemp. These sheets can go straight in the washing machine and tumble dryer, as long as you use a sensible heat setting, and you're willing to embrace the rustic look of wrinkles.

Now, I'm a new convert to hemp sheets, but I recognize that this sheet set won't suit everyone. If you're keen to shop sustainably, but you're looking for something softer, I recommend the Cozy Earth bedding bundle, made from premium bamboo viscose. Hot sleepers working with a tighter budget could consider the best Amazon cooling sheets for sweat-free sleep. If you tend to toss and turn in the night, and you're looking for sheets that stay on the bed, I recommend the Peri Lauren Interiors Bamboo Sheet Set.

How does the Naturalmat Organic Hemp Bed Linen Set rate online?

The Naturalmat Organic Hemp Bed Linen Set boasts a 4.7 average star rating from 10 verified reviews. 'The cover was expensive for a Superking bed,' says one recent customer. 'However, when we received it, we thought it was beyond any quality of linen we’ve ever bought. The material is quite heavy and falls so well. This gives a feeling of being enveloped and also slightly weighted. I have slept much better since investing in this beautiful bed linen. I will never buy anything but this company going forward. It is a considered price but the quality, feeling, and effect on my sleep is priceless.'

The most common complaint is that the sheets are 'linty', prone to shedding a few fibers in the wash. I can't say I noticed any lint when I washed my hemp sheets, but it's worth learning how to wash bed sheets to keep yours in good condition.

Should I buy the Naturalmat Organic Hemp Bed Linen Set?

The Naturalmat Organic Hemp Bed Linen Collection retails for £324 for a Double (it's worth learning the difference between US vs UK beds to help your conversions). Although you might be able to buy it for less in the bedding sales, that's still an awful lot of money to spend on a sheet set. If you're working with a tighter budget, but you're still keen to shop sustainably, I'd encourage you to try the ettitude Signature Sateen Sheet Set, instead. Made from bamboo lyocell, this sheet set boasts excellent eco-credentials for less than half the price of the Naturalmat Organic Hemp Bed Linen Collection.

Still, I can't emphasize this enough − these are the best bed sheets I've ever tested. I can't stop touching them, which might sound a little strange, but you'll understand once you run your hands across those hemp threads: softer than linen, with more structure than cotton.

Organic Hemp Bed Linen Set | View at Naturalmat

For your money, you'll get a fitted sheet, a duvet cover, and two pillowcases, handcrafted in Portugal from GOTS-certified organic hemp.

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How we test bed sheets

As H&G's resident Sleep Editor, I lead a team of seasoned product testers in the search to find the world's best bed sheets. We sample sheets for a minimum of 30 nights in our own bedrooms before we write our initial reviews. Often, we continue to sleep on these sheets after the initial test period and update our reviews accordingly.

We assess each sheet set against the same criteria: look and feel; thermoregulation; and durability. First, we describe look and feel, considering whether the sheets lie flat or tend to wrinkle and how the material feels against your skin. Then, we switch off our HVAC to sleep under these sheets through all seasons, noting any nights where we wake up in a sweat. Next, we strip the beds and clean the sheets according to the instructions on their care tag. When we remake the beds, we continue to sleep on the sheets, considering how the look and feel of the sheets changes over time.

We also consider the practicalities of shopping for sheets, including the range of colors and sizes available and the details of delivery. Where possible, we compare our results against verified customer reviews to get a better indication of long-term use. Finally, we compare the price of the sheet set against its performance to help you determine value for money.