A good night’s sleep is as important to us as not missing a deadline. That’s why we prize sheets that feel like a retreat from the busy day, and Boll & Branch sheets, an AD-favorite bedding brand, are making this happen. Both AD commerce director, Rachel Fletcher, and contributor Yelena Alpert are drawn to the company’s sustainability ethos and efforts—it’s Fair Trade–certified (you can even trace the origin of your items) and doesn’t use harmful chemicals in the manufacturing process. All of the sheet styles have an Oeko-Tex tag. The organic cotton is pesticide-free as Boll & Branch uses marigolds on their farms in place of synthetic alternatives, and the farming methods use less water.Of all the materials Fletcher has tested—percale, Supima cotton, and linen—the signature sateen bedding made from long-staple cotton was the most impressive and lived up to the hype. “That extra-soft feel, paired with the lovely, cooling properties, makes them feel like the luxury sheets they are,” she says. With more than 8,500 reviews, it’s a Boll & Branch bestseller known for its buttery softness.Rachel FletcherBoll & Branch Signature Hemmed Sheet SetThese are made of long-staple cotton fibers that promise to give you even more comfort wash after wash, and Fletcher can attest that after multiple cycles, there is still no fraying or pilling, “just that coveted softness which feels lived-in but not worn out.” And since the elastic banding on the fitted sheet is top-stitched, loose threads are unlikely. Fletcher also appreciates the earthy tones of the mineral colorway of her sheets and the hem detail is a “really nice visual touch.” The collection comes in 17 solid colorways and eight patterns, which include small and large floral motifs, as well as stripes. While these sheets are a pricey investment, she 100% recommends these. “They really are some of the softest sheets I’ve ever tried,” she adds.Alpert recently tested the linen sheet set, also in the mineral hue. “The draping quality of these is really something,” she says. “When you sleep in these, it feels like a weekend morning, every morning. I really don’t want to get out of bed because these sheets are like a cozy embrace.”Photo: Yelena Mroz AlpertBoll & Branch Linen Sheet SetThe Boll & Branch linen sheets are made of European flax and go through a four-step washing process that makes them exceptionally smooth. (Some other linen sheets can feel a bit coarse because of the bumpy slubs of the weave.) “It’s a noticeable difference,” says Alpert, who has quite literally compared four linen bedding brands side to side in one day. “It’s extremely light and airy. When I parachute it over my bed, I can see right through it, which gives it that heirloom quality.’Another perk to consider is that the fitted sheets of both the signature and the linen sets have deep pockets (17 inches!), so your bedding fits seamlessly over a plush mattress, even if it has a topper. She’s also a little obsessed with the color, which reads like a moody stormy cloud but is very easy on the eyes. It pairs beautifully with crisp whites and soft grays.Like Fletcher, Alpert agrees that these are definitely an investment, but one that is worthwhile. “I don’t see myself swapping these out anytime soon,” she says. Plus, because they are both cooling and cozy, she plans to use them year-around. In fact, she has her eye on the terra-cotta colorway.But if you still need to decide whether you prefer the signature sateen or the linen, Boll & Branch offers free swatches to discover even more offerings. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself adding a duvet cover to your cart or exploring its wide array of floral and embroidered sheets, too.