Quince Sheet Set Review (Bamboo & Percale): Are They Any Good?

I’ve been using my Quince Bamboo Sheets set for about a year now, and I think it’s a good time to review how the sheets set has held up. I originally wrote this review based on the Bamboo Sheet Set alone, but I’ve since also tried the Cotton Percale Sheet Set (four-piece) because I only use the Bamboo Sheets in the summer. So, I’ll be reviewing those as well with the updates below.

Here’s my review of both kinds of bed sheet sets from Quince with an up-close look at the quality, seams, fabrics and textures. You can see if Quince Sheet Sets might be for you.

Quick summary about these two types of Quince Sheet Sets

Classic Organic Percale Sheet Set

• Feels like crispy cotton. Comes in great colors and designs (I got “Windowpane”) and arrived just as expected.
• Price can’t be beat, especially when you compare them to the percale sheet set I have from Brooklinen.
• They’re 270 thread count, which is good to know in case you are picky about sheet thread counts.

Bamboo Sheet Set

• I’m so-so with the quality after 12 months. The hem lines and elastics in the fitted sheet aren’t my favorite.
• I do like that these sheets are ideal for summer because they’re lightweight and airy. They’re also “slippery” though, which is a thing when I’m making my bed.
• The price, however, is affordable and much lower than the competition.

And as a disclaimer, Quince sent me these sheet sets as gifts in order to review them on this blog. All opinions and photos are strictly my own.

Quince Bamboo Sheet Set

These are probably the sheets you want to know about, judging how wildly popular they are both on the Internet and with the high ratings in the reviews. I got the Quince Bamboo Sheet Set in Queen size, in Light Grey. Currently, they come in a large array of solid colors, and in sizes Twin through Cal King.

The Quince Bamboo sheets are made of organic bamboo viscose and they are unlike other sheets I’ve tried. In fact, when they arrived, I wasn’t ready for the silky satiny lightweight (and thin) overall texture. I tried them anyway, and now I’m ready with a full list of pros and cons about them if you’re interested in buying them this season.

As for my photos that follow, I want to show the close-ups of the sheets quality, rather than how they look on my bed because they look like regular sheets on any bed. What’s unique about them is the texture and the look.

What I don’t like

Can I start with what I actually like less? Here goes. I took a while to get comfortable in these sheets–I’m serious! The following points are what I think are the disadvantages of these bamboo sheets from Quince. (But keep reading to see how I came around and what I appreciate about them.)

Quality

From the beginning, the quality of the sheets had me a little iffy. They feel very thin, and within a few uses and washes, there were some stitching imperfections in the sheets themselves.

Also, putting the fitted bamboo sheet from the set on my bed had me a little suspicious. The elastic band in the “fitted” part feels kind of big and jiggly. This is hard to explain, but overall, I wasn’t sure the quality was everything I was hoping for.

Slippery and wrinkly texture

I feel like I slip and slide in these sheets, which some people love. I prefer to be packed in to classic cotton sheets that don’t move when I do. I like a tight fitted cotton sheet under me and a crisp cotton top sheet above me. Given, I was not ready for the slippery feel of these bamboo viscose sheets when I got them.

The part that I like the least about the slippery texture is that I tuck the top sheet under the mattress when I’m making the bed, and in the course of a week, it slips out more and more. This is a pet peeve for me because I have to go tuck it back in if I don’t want it coming all the way out.

Wrinkles: the nature of these sheets is that wrinkled and lived-in look. I’ve seen it on Pinterest. If you are more of the crisp cotton sheet type, these might not be your jam. It takes getting used to.

Update: I had these sheets on my bed all summer, and given that we were exploring how to get the temperature just right in our new house, it actually really paid to have “summer sheets” on the bed, and those kept me cool if we were heating up on those warm nights.

Washing instructions

One thing I find surprising is that Quince doesn’t explicitly state how these should be washed, on the website. The first time I threw them in the washer, I didn’t know if I should run them in the dryer or hang them dry.

I hung them dry on my drying rack, and then I gave up when they didn’t dry very quickly and put them in the dryer on “low.” Over time, I’ve first put them in the dryer, and then hung them up to dry. They’re looking a little worn in some spots, which I find less often to be the case with standard cotton sheets.

What I like (yay!)

While I had the criticisms above, here is what I like about the Quince Bamboo Sheet Set.

Weightlessness for summer

On those nights when it’s cool outside but our home retains heat and I’m kicking off my blankets at 3am, the bamboo sheets keep me cool. This is the highlight of them so far.

They are very lightweight–the lightest sheets I’ve ever owned. The softness and silkiness is also very comfortable when I’m sleeping in a T-shirt and shorts, which is typical for me. Overall, these are my top pick for summer sheets.

Price point

All Quince product pages on the website show comparisons of Quince products to those of competitors. For the sheets, the comparison is to Ettitude and Cozy Earth, which I’m not familiar with only because I have Brooklinen sheets.

Still, Brooklinen’s Luxe Sateen silky sheet set for a Queen size retails at $189, and Quince’s bamboo viscose set is only $89.90. Both are soft and smooth; the difference is a 300 thread count for Quince’s bamboo viscose sheets and 480 thread count for Brooklinen’s, hence the price difference. It reminds me of how my towels from Quince also clock in at a price infinitely lower than Brooklinen’s, as you can see in my Quince bath towel review.

Hypoallergenic and organic

The material used is 100% viscose from organic bamboo. I’ll be honest, I thought these sheets would be more fibrous and sturdy, like bamboo, which is why I chose them, as you know from reading above.

Regardless, the hypoallergenic and organic nature of the material means there’s a very low chance of allergic reactions to the material if you have sensitive skin or allergies.

My experience using them in winter vs. summer

I cycle through sheets from several brands, and one of them is my Brooklinen cotton sheet set. I use these all year round and I like them a lot (except for the discoloration in the pillow cases, but that’s another topic). What I’m saying is that I am a cotton sheets person.

I used my Quince Bamboo Sheets in winter, and they did exactly what they do: keep you cool. Unfortunately, I didn’t want this, so instead, I slept in a lot of clothes.

The good news is, though, these bamboo sheets really do work to cool you off if your room runs hot, or if you live somewhere that’s not quite hot enough to use A/C, but you want to stay fresh and cool at night.

I use my Bamboo Sheets in the spring and summer now, and when I kick off my quilt and knitted throw blankets, the top sheet from my Bamboo Sheet Set is a barely-there type of top sheet that I still want on top because I sleep with the breeze of a fan.

All in all, I would recommend them as a hot weather type of sheet set, because that is when they do their job best.

Quince Classic Organic Percale Sheet Set (a review)

I was excited about these cotton percale sheets, mostly because I was looking to replace (yes, you read that right) my Brooklinen cotton percale sheets. Plus, we got the Quince Linen Quilt Set and none of my sheets really “matched” the color I chose. So, it was time to refresh.

Here’s what to know about the Cotton Percale Sheet Set from Quince and how it went for me.

First impressions

As soon as I took them out of the packaging, they felt crisp, just like I’d imagined and intended. I dont think I’d describe them as “soft,” like I would describe the Bamboo Sheet Set I talk about above. Cotton percale is a crisp and light cotton that might even get softer with every wash. Plus, they feel like they’re from a hotel.

Thread count

I think it’s good to discuss the thread count, which is 270. Keep in mind that hotels have sheets with thread counts anywhere between 300-800. At 270, it’s close to the low end of the range. High thread count sheets can get really expensive (like $300!), and at the price Quince can keep the sheets priced at, it’s turning out to be a good deal.

Colors and designs

They come in a LOT of colors. I think I was drawn to the white and black “windowpane” design because it reminded me of Brooklinen (I can’t lie) sheets I had seen in their staged marketing photos. Well, here I am getting them for way less!

Second, good news: the cotton percale sheets have that fold-over style on the pillowcases that the Bamboo Sheet Set does NOT have. I really like this style of “hiding” the edges of your pillows themselves, and it looks professional and put-together when the bed is made. My Brooklinen sheets have this feature on the pillowcases and I like it a lot.

I’m currently using the Down Alternative Pillows from Quince.

Price

I’ll talk about the cost of these cotton sheets: first, they do come cheaper than the bamboo ones. They’re about $20 less expensive. And as for a comparison with the Brooklinen Core Percale Sheet set, I save $50-80 (it depends if you get the Brooklinen first-time customer 15% discount) by shopping for the Quince Organic Percale Sheet Set. The Quince price is simply really affordable for essentially the same thing! (And this is the bottom line in all my Quince reviews.)

Should you buy them?

The Bamboo Sheet Set: If you specifically want sheets that give a silk sheets feel, I would tell you to opt for Quince’s Bamboo Sheet Set. I think what I had been looking for was sheets that were more like cotton, with more structure. I was surprised with this product originally, but I went with it, and now I use the Quince Bamboo Sheets as my summer sheets.

Cotton Percale Sheets: If you are more of a traditional cotton sheets person, like I am, I would tell you to skip the silky bamboo style. Opt for the Classic Organic Percale Sheet Set, which are the crisp cotton that might remind you of “regular traditional bed sheets.” These are a winner for anyone who wants plain new cotton sheets.

How to buy Quince sheets

Quince products are available direct to consumers at the Quince website. This is where you’ll get free (and fast) shipping, free and easy returns, secure payment and even get to see photos from other customers who purchased the product.

I saw Quince products available at other online retailers or “shopping assistant websites” like ModeSens, but I wouldn’t buy Quince products there because there is a chance that they can mark it up and over-charge for Quince items.

There’s very little reason not to buy your Quince products directly from Quince!

More Quince for home

I’ve been exploring all the lifestyle products that Quince is debuting. Keep up to date with my Quince home collection review, which I’m always updating as soon as I try more products. Plus, head to my comparison of Brooklinen vs Quince bedding sets and my newest Quince cookware review.

Lastly, Quince came out with bedroom furniture and frankly, I have my eye on all the beds. They start at only $1250 for bed frames in linen, velvet and boucle, and come in quite a few styles as well. Plus, there is white-glove delivery included for most models. Check out Quince bed frames to see what’s available.