Your bedding can make the difference between a good and fitful night's sleep, so it's important to invest wisely. As a former design-editor-turned-shopping-editor who regularly tests home goods for a living, I’ve tried dozens of sheets throughout my career. And suffice to say, not all are created equal. Parachute’s best-selling linen and percale sheets, however, have truly knocked it out of the park for me.
Since launching in 2014, Parachute has become one of the most popular home essentials brands on the market—especially for its versatile linen and percale sheets. Elegant, durable, and ultra-comfortable to use in every season, they make even the everyday look and feel luxurious.
I've tested a handful of premium linens from the label—FYI, its Turkish cotton bath towels are also amazing—but its linen and percale bedding sets are by far my favorite products from the brand. I've been using them for nearly a decade, and I'm never looking back. Here's everything you to need to know about these gems:
Linen Venice Set
Pros
- Naturally cooling
- Temperature-regulating
- Strong fabric lasts longer than options from other brands
Cons
- Pricey
- Price: Starts at $499
- Sizes available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
- Colors: White, Cream, Fog, Bone, Haze, Moss, Dust, Canyon, Evergreen
- What's included: 1 pillowcase set, 1 fitted sheet, 1 optional top sheet, 1 duvet cover
Linen sheets are personally my favorite kind of sheets. Made with flax plant fibers, they feature a loose, airy weave and effortlessly wrinkled finish. While they tend to have a slightly rougher feel than cotton styles, they're beloved for being lightweight, breathable, and temperature-regulating.
Parachute manufactures its linen sheets in Portugal, a country known for producing high-quality linen goods. The result is sheets that get softer with every wash and are exceptionally sturdy.
I first tried Parachute's linen sheets in 2017 as part of a millennial-pink bedding set, and they've lasted longer than any other types of sheets I've ever owned. Though most styles—regardless of their material—typically last about to two to three years, my linen Parachute sheets made it a whole fours years before showing even the slightest signs of wear.
I recently upgraded to Parachute's linen Venice set in a seasonal terracotta color, and all the full-size pieces are holding up extremely well. Not only have they resisted pilling and still feel luxe after multiple washes, but the pillowcases, top sheet, fitted sheet, and duvet cover haven't shrunk or faded, either.
Aesthetically speaking, I also love how rich these sheets look in my tiny 10’ x 7’ bedroom without overwhelming it. If you prefer a more muted vibe, however, these sheets also come in a range of gorgeous airy tones like white, cream, ivory, gray, and a dusty lavender.
Percale Venice Set
Pros
- Won't pill
- Breathable and good for hot sleepers
- Soft straight out of the box
Cons
- Not as durable as linen
- Price: Starts at $329
- Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King
- Colors: White, Cream, Bone, Light Gray, Haze, Spa, Moss, Slate
- What's included: 1 pillowcase set, 1 fitted sheet, 1 optional top sheet, 1 duvet cover
Percale sheets, on the other hand, feature a tight, grid-like weave that gives them a buttery-soft feel and more polished look. Cooling and crisp, they're especially great to use during the warmer months but work well year-round, too.
After hearing tons of hype about their hotel-like comfort, I was curious to try Parachute's 100 percent Egyptian cotton styles—which are considered the crème de la crème. I first tested them in 2019 and was instantly impressed.
Though Parachute's linen sheets are my current go-tos, I have these percale sheets to thank for keeping me cool through a particularly scorching New York City summer. They're smooth and breathable like my favorite poplin button-downs, while still having a nice heft to them that leaves me feeling cocooned. (In case you need any more convincing, my colleague raves about them for these very reasons, too). Plus, the full-size, cream-colored set I owned never pilled, shrank, or dulled in the wash while it was consistently in my rotation for a few months.
Like Parachute's linen set, the percale Venice set also comes in a stunning range of earth tones with design-forward details that make it simple to incorporate into any bedroom. Case in point: The pillowcases have an envelope-close for a streamlined look that stays in place throughout the night. Meanwhile, the duvet cover includes security ties on all four corners and button closures that allow for easy on and off during laundry days.
The Bottom Line
Parachute's luxury sheets don't come cheap (for reference, they're typically a little pricier than styles from competitor brands like Brooklinen), but their enduring quality, style, and versatility make them well worth the investment.
We spend a third of our lives sleeping, so why not try to make that third as nice as possible? In my experience, Parachute's bedding is the best place to start.
FAQs:
What is Parachute’s shipping policy?
Parachute offers free standard shipping on all of its bedding.
Does Parachute offer a sleep trial?
While Parachute doesn’t officially offer a sleep trial, it does provide free returns within 60 days for its entire bedding selection (excluding final sale items).
How do you clean Parachute sheets?
All of Parachute’s sheets (yes, even those made with traditionally higher-maintenance fabrics like sateen) are fully machine-washable. To minimize wrinkling, the brand suggests removing your sheets from the dryer immediately after the cycle is finished.
What else does Parachute sell?
Though linen and percale are some of the brand’s most popular sheet fabrics, Parachute also offers sheets in a slew of other materials—including sateen, brushed cotton, and organic cotton. Its newest release is heirloom TENCEL linen, a breathable, silky-soft blend of linen and semi-synthetic TENCEL modal.
Alongside sheets, comforters, quilts, and a range of other bedding essentials, the brand has expanded its inventory in recent years to include homewares like mattresses, bed frames, and luxury decor—plus even robes and loungewear.
Elly Leavitt is a fashion and luxury commerce editor at Hearst covering fashion, design, and more across multiple brands. You can probably find her in line at Trader Joe's. You will never find her at SoulCycle.
