Marciniak. Michelle M. Marciniak (born October 29, 1973) is a former All-American collegiate and professional basketball player who played point guard in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Susan WalviusSheex / Founder MB: Our co-founders, Susan Walvius and Michelle Marciniak invented SHEEX Original Performance bedding to solve one of the most common sleep disrupters - sleeping hot. Both elite athletes and coaches, the duo noted in the gym one day that the athletic clothing they were wearing helped them stay cooler and even drier.

Oprah loves the Cozy Earth bamboo sheet set for its soft comfort and breathable, moisture-wicking fabric.

The Original Performance sheets have a knit fabrication that is 87% polyester and 13% spandex. The fibers wick away moisture and evaporate it quickly to keep hot sleepers and those in humid climates dry and comfortable.

Luxury sheets can be made from a wide variety of materials, but certain materials are more common than others. We'll break down the types of luxury sheets in the next section, but premium materials like Egyptian cotton, silk, and linen are natural fibers that typically offer a luxurious feel.

Factors that Make Bedding Expensive. The two most important factors that make luxury bed linen expensive, and differentiate it from regular bedding, are the quality of the fabric and the craftsmanship. This applies to any sheet, whether it's made from cotton, silk, or natural fibers such as bamboo.

Cotton sheets are some of the most popular and widely-available on the market. There are several different types of cotton fibers, including Upland, Egyptian, and Supima. Pure cotton sheets are all made of natural fibers and hypoallergenic, which makes a cotton sheet set a great choice for sleepers with sensitive skin.

Material. Most of the sleep experts I spoke to agreed that sheets made of natural fibers, like cotton and linen, are your best bet for sweaty sleepers because they're the most breathable (and therefore cooling). When it comes to cotton, the weave of a fabric matters, too.

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• Lunya, Washable Silk Flat Sheet - $468.00.
• Morrow, Organic Matte Sateen Sheet Set - $195.00.
• Mayfair Linen, 100% Egyptian Cotton Bed Sheet Set - $81.00.
• Parachute, Linen Sheet Set - $329.00.
• Ettitude, Signature Sateen Sheet Set - $229.00.

For example, organic and long-staple cotton are higher-quality versions of typical cotton (and while traditional cotton might be considered “lower quality” by some, it can still be lovely to sleep on!). Linen and Egyptian cotton bedding are considered even higher-end. Silk and eucalyptus are also popular luxury picks.

Sheets made from linen, silk, bamboo-derived rayon, and Tencel are known for their excellent breathability. Cotton sheets with a percale weave can also be airy and light. Sleepers looking for a fabric that has undergone less chemical processing may find silk or linen meets their needs.

Wool, linen, silk, and cotton are the four most recommended textiles for sleep. Wool is an excellent insulator and can wick away moisture, but it can also be rough on the skin and costly. Linen is a breathable material ideal for warm climates.