Whilst linen may not initially feel as soft as cotton, it does get softer with each wash. Choose pre-washed - garment washed or stone washed - linen if you want that softer feel straight away.

It's recently been enjoying an upsurge in popularity, and keeps you so toasty you can turn the thermostat down at night.

The term bed sheet was first used in the 15th century.^[1] Bed sheets were traditionally white and made of cotton, linen or silk, however, now various colors and patterns are used.