High Thread Count Doesn’t Really Matter (2025)

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That fiber length also plays a role in how long your sheets will last, and how soon they’ll start to pill. “Thread count aside, fiber length is a crucial factor in durability,” says Akshay Bahl, CEO of Delara Home. “Long-staple cotton, like Egyptian, Pima, or Supima cotton, creates stronger, softer,Continue Reading

The Best Smart Rings, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

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Honorable Mentions We have tested several other entrants to this nascent category, some good, some bad, and some in between. Here is the lowdown on some of your smart ring alternatives. Photograph: Adrienne So; Getty Images Movano Evie Ring for $269: When it first came out, the Movano Evie RingContinue Reading

11 Best Cooling Mattresses (2025), Tested and Reviewed

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Other Cooling Options There are a ton of mattresses on the market that claim to have cooling benefits. Here are a few others we tested and liked, but not as much as the options above. Casper Snow Hybrid for $2,495: When you come across a mattress with a name thatContinue Reading

8 Best Down Comforters (2025), Tested and Reviewed

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More Comforters We’ve Tested If you want a warm blanket but you don’t want traditional down, consider a down alternative, or a comforter made with eucalyptus or bamboo. Buffy Breeze Comforter Photograph: Buffy Buffy Breeze Comforter for $225: The Buffy Breeze Comforter has been on my bed for years. It’sContinue Reading

How to Choose a Mattress

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Foam: These mattresses are often made of latex or memory foam and have no coils for support. Oftentimes, they begin with a cooling or super-soft contouring foam on top and move to a super-dense bottom foam for support. They contour to the body, providing pressure relief and good motion absorption.Continue Reading

Best Heated Blankets, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

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Electric blankets—especially ones older than 10 years old—have become a bit infamous for being fire hazards. But when it comes to safety, modern heated blankets have come leaps and bounds past their predecessors. Look for independently tested blankets and bedding that have met safety standards (such UL or ETL). TheseContinue Reading

Best Sheets for Every Bed and Budget, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

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Sweet dreams start with soft sheets. Or, at the very least, great sheets mean I sleep better, whether my dreams are peaceful or a hallucination of failed superpowers and the internet. There’s a lot to navigate when buying sheets for your bed, from understanding percale and sateen to thread counts.Continue Reading

The Best Flannel Sheets, Tested & Reviewed (2025)

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My favorite pastime on cold nights is tucking in early, relaxing, and warming up finally in the cozy sheets on my bed. Those cozy bed sheets are, of course, flannel sheets: the warmest version of cotton sheets and perfect for chilly nights, whether you’re in the midst of a mildContinue Reading