I Tested a Dozen Flannel Sheet Sets to Find Ones That Don’t Pill (and Stay Super Soft)

I love flannel sheets. They remind me of sick days while being a kid, cozy weekends spent up at my in-laws place in Vermont, and the total warmth and coziness of being in bed during the shortest, coldest days of the year. But picking the right flannel sheets can be challenging. Flannel is notoriously pilly, some sheet sets are uber-soft right out of the box but stiffen up at first wash, and, of course, flannel is offered at such a variety of price ranges it’s hard to know whether you should splurge or save.

That’s why I took it upon myself to find the best flannel sheets — testing items from L.L. Bean to Coyuchi to Boll & Branch. Here’s what I found.

The Best Flannel Sheets: L.L. Bean Ultrasoft Comfort Flannel Sheet Set

The L.L. Bean Ultrasoft Comfort Flannel Sheet Set was the softest and coziest flannel sheet set to sleep on that had a medium warmth while still being breathable.…