And if you are concerned with style, one thing to keep in mind is that once fitted to a pillow or a mattress, sateen and percale cotton bedding keep its shape much better, resulting in a cleaner wrinkle-free look.

Polyester:Polyester is a fabric most people are familiar with, due to its common use in clothing. Polyester is a synthetic material and a form of plastic, making it generally inexpensive and extremely durable. It is also usually moisture-wicking, which can be a pro to hot sleepers. 

What is the best way to select the proper bed sheets?

Unlike cotton sheets, the strength of linen lies in its loose weave. Because flax has its own structure, there is little need for densely knit threads to produce a smooth fabric. As such, linen never depends on thread count as a measure of quality. Most linen fabrics have a thread count of around 80 – 150, a much lower range than cotton sheets.