The Good

• Surprisingly Durable for Some“Same. When I bought my Brooklinen sheets 4 years ago, everyone said the same thing, ‘the quality has gone down.’ Here we are almost 5 years later of weekly washing and they are still going strong.” (4 upvotes)
• Softness Improves After Several Washes“It literally took us 10 washes — very scratchy until then — but the softness did come through as promised. Fret not, it’ll happen.” (4 upvotes)
• Good Temperature Regulation“I will say I used to sweat every night and haven’t sweated once since I got their percale sheets.” (13 upvotes)

The Not So Good

• Many users reported scratchiness initially and required several washes (7–10 cycles) for softness.”(4 upvotes)
• Premature Ripping“My duvet cover (percale) and sheet set from them both ripped.
• Underwhelming Quality for the Price“I have a set and it took I would say 7–8 washes but I generally don’t like the Brooklinen sheets. I was disappointed with the quality given the price and the fitted sheet doesn’t stay on very well.” (9 upvotes)
• Marketing Over Substance“Apparently Brooklinen is just 99% marketing and not actually quality.” (22 upvotes) “Brooklinen and ‘lasting’ are two words that are never used in the same sentence.” (10 upvotes)

Commonly Recommended Alternatives

• Costco/Kirkland“Costco 680 thread $80, good as $300 sheets.” (49 upvotes)
• Target“Just here to second the love for the Kirkland sheets. Amazing. Also love the $60 ones from Target.” (5 upvotes)
• Luxury Brands (Higher Budget)“Look at Sferra, Frette, or Matouk and find the most expensive sateen set you can afford. These are the best brands in the business.” (5 upvotes)
• Unexpected Value Finds“Believe it or not — Vera Wang sheets from Kohls.” (27 upvotes)
• Other Brands“Luxome. Will never buy anything else. So good!” (4 upvotes)

Sateen vs. Percale Notes

• Expect Sateen to Feel Different“Fyi sateen will not be crisp. If that’s what you’re looking for, you want percale.” (6 upvotes)
• Why Sateen Looks Shiny“Sateen is ‘shiny’ because of the floats — the crossways weft thread skips over (most commonly) 4 threads, leaving a larger flat area which is more reflective.” (4 upvotes)

Tips and Tricks

• Preserving Sateen Shine“To elongate your sateen’s shiny lifespan, you’ll want to iron your sheets … at least every other wash.” (10 upvotes)
• Softening Method“It took a few washes with baking soda. They are the softest, smoothest sheets I have ever owned.” (5 upvotes)
• Preventing Wear“Do you use a mattress pad? … Directly on the mattress increases stretch and friction … weakens it much faster over time.” (9 upvotes)

The Verdict

Across Reddit, sentiment toward Brooklinen sateen sheets is mixed. While some users report good longevity and improved softness over time, many themes are durability concerns, disappointing quality relative to price, and a widespread belief that the brand relies more on marketing than craftsmanship.

People frequently recommend more affordable alternatives like Costco’s Kirkland sheets or Target offerings, as well as high-end brands for those ready to invest. Overall, the value perception of Brooklinen sateen sheets is low, with durability issues being the most significant pain point.

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