Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheet Set

The Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheet Set has a 480 thread count and uses long-staple cotton in a sateen weave. This thread count and weave combination produces the set's signature smooth, silky hand feel with a subtle sheen. The Luxe Core line sits above Brooklinen's Classic Hardcore sheet set, which uses a percale weave at a lower thread count.

The Luxe Core sheets are a sateen weave, which creates a smooth, lustrous surface with a soft drape, in contrast to percale's crisp, matte, hotel-sheet feel. Brooklinen reserves the sateen weave for the Luxe line and offers percale in their Classic Hardcore bundle. Sleepers who prefer a silky texture tend to choose sateen, while those who like a cooler, crisper feel go with percale.

Sateen weaves like the Luxe Core tend to drape more closely against the body than percale, which can trap slightly more warmth for some sleepers. However, the long-staple cotton used in the Luxe Core is breathable compared to synthetic fabrics. Hot sleepers who find sateen too warm often switch to Brooklinen's percale Classic Hardcore set or linen options.

Yes, Brooklinen recommends machine washing the Luxe Core sheets in cool or warm water and tumble drying on low heat to preserve the sateen weave's sheen and longevity. Using a gentle detergent and avoiding bleach helps prevent premature breakdown of the cotton fibers. The sheets do wrinkle more easily than percale due to the sateen weave, which some owners minimize by removing them promptly from the dryer.