Of the dozens of things on your to-do list each week, ironing your sheets shouldn’t be one of them. To prevent wrinkles, you might find yourself using loads of dryer sheets and fabric softener, but these products can irritate your skin and airways, especially if you’re sensitive. So what’s the solution?
Wrinkle-free sheets! You don’t have to settle for sheets that look like a crumpled mess in the morning. Modern fabric technology has changed the bedding game. Today’s wrinkle-free sheets look and feel silky smooth right out of the dryer. And sheets infused with cooling technology go the extra mile by helping you get a better night’s sleep.
Ahead, we’ll look at why wrinkle-free sheets are well worth the investment and offer tips on how to properly care for sheets that don’t wrinkle.
What Are Wrinkle-Free Fabrics?
Wrinkle-free fabrics are designed to hold their shape without creasing or crumpling, even after a full night’s sleep. These materials can include cotton blends, synthetic fibers like polyester, and plant-based materials like TENCEL™. Each one is treated or engineered to resist wrinkles, either through chemical processes or by design at the fiber level.
But a wrinkle-free or wrinkle-resistant label alone doesn’t guarantee good sleep. Some materials (like percale cotton) may resist wrinkles but can still trap heat and moisture. That’s why your best bet is to invest in sheets designed to resist wrinkles and keep you cool and comfortable at night, like SHEEX®.
Benefits of Wrinkle-Free Sheets
Wrinkle-free bed sheets give your bedroom a more polished look and make your daily and weekly routines easier, since they don’t bunch up or require ironing. Here’s why wrinkle-free bed sheets are a must-have addition to your sleep system.
Easier Care
Quality wrinkle-free sheets are low-maintenance by design—no fabric softeners or extra products required. In fact, using products like dryer sheets can damage the properties that make these sheets effective. All your sheets need is a simple wash and dry (always follow the manufacturer’s care instructions).
Fewer Sleep Wrinkles & Hair Tangles
Smooth, wrinkle-free fabrics glide easily across your skin and hair, reducing friction as you shift positions throughout the night. You’ll wake up with fewer creases on your face and less hair tangling and breakage. Over time, this may even support better skin and hair health.
Cooler Sleep
Wrinkle-free sheets engineered with advanced cooling technology can help regulate your body temperature and prevent overheating. When your sheets don’t trap heat, your body can cool itself more efficiently. With less heat buildup, you’re less likely to experience nighttime wakeups from overheating and night sweats. The more cycles of deep sleep you experience, the more refreshed you’ll feel in the morning.
Less Maintenance
Forget about ironing—wrinkle-free sheets are designed to come out of the dryer looking crisp and smooth. Simply wash and dry them on a gentle cycle and low heat and put them right back onto the bed. No fussing with sprays or pressing out creases, just clean, polished bedding, wash after wash.
Durability
The best wrinkle-free bed sheets are made with materials designed to resist fading, pilling, and general wear. Because the fibers are engineered for strength and flexibility, they hold up well through repeated washes and everyday use. That means fewer replacements and better long-term value.
All-Season Usability
Wrinkle-free sheets made from materials like polyester, plant-based TENCEL™ Lyocell, and nylon adapt well to different weather conditions. They feel lightweight in summer but still layer comfortably in cooler months. You get year-round comfort without the need to swap your bedding every season.
How to Maintain Wrinkle-Free Sheets
Wrinkle-free sheets are designed to look polished with minimal effort. These simple tips will help you keep your sheets looking and feeling great.
- Follow care instructions exactly. Always read and follow the care instructions on your sheet set. Avoid high heat, both in the washer and dryer, as it can break down the fibers in the material. Avoid fabric softeners and bleach, which can coat or weaken performance fabrics. Remove your sheets from the dryer as soon as the cycle ends.
- Store linens properly. Once your sheets are clean and dry, fold them neatly and store them in a cool, dry closet or in breathable containers. This will protect your linens against dust and moisture buildup. Avoid plastic totes or vacuum-sealed bags, which don’t allow the fibers to breathe.
- Rotate sheets regularly. Keep your bedding looking and feeling new by rotating between multiple sheet sets. This reduces wear and tear, so each set lasts longer. And it gives you time to properly clean, dry, and store sheets between changes. A two- or three-set rotation is usually enough to extend the life of your bedding.
- Use a mattress protector. Mattress protectors act as a barrier against spills, sweat, and oils. This extra layer helps keep your wrinkle-free sheets cleaner longer, which means you’ll need to wash them less frequently. Less washing means less wear and greater long-term performance.
A little care goes a long way in ensuring your wrinkle-free sheets perform well, night after night.
Sleep Better With SHEEX® Wrinkle-Free Sheets
Not all wrinkle-free sheets support deep, uninterrupted sleep. SHEEX® wrinkle-free bed sheets are engineered with cooling technology and moisture-wicking properties that actively pull heat and moisture away from your body through capillary action. This helps prevent sleep-disrupting night sweats and overheating for blissful sleep.
SHEEX® offers four different wrinkle-free sheet sets—each one designed to keep you cool, dry, and comfortable as you sleep:
Original Performance Sheet Set: The set that started it all, our Original Performance Sheet Set features a wrinkle-free blend of performance polyester and spandex. The cool-to-the-touch fabric breathes 10x better than cotton to prevent overheating and night sweats, and it will never wrinkle or bunch up.
Original Performance Sheet Set
$149.40
$249.00
Description Details Care Put an end to over-heating and other sleep-disrupting temperature fluctuations and start getting the great night’s sleep your body needs to perform at its peak.Our luxurious, ridiculously soft sheet sets breathe 10x better than traditional cotton sheets,… read more
Midnight Label Sheet Set: Our coolest and most luxurious sheet set, the Midnight Label Sheet Set features a proprietary blend of cooling minerals from brrr˚ nylon combined with our innovative SLEEP•TECH® fabric. It’s the absolute best bedding ensemble for hot sleepers, proven to reduce skin temperature for blissfully cool sleep.
Midnight Label Sheet Set
$179.50
$359.00
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Active Comfort Sheet Set: Our most budget-friendly option, the wrinkle-free Active Comfort Sheet Set features a cooling polyester and spandex blend that breathes 10x better than cotton and wicks moisture up to 3x faster. The result is silky-smooth, wrinkle-free bedding that helps regulate your body temperature through every sleep stage.
Active Comfort Sheet Set
$83.40
$139.00
Description Details Care SHEEX® ACTIVE COMFORT Sheet Sets & Pillowcases work hard when you’re at rest. Performance fibers channel moisture and heat away from your body and maintain ideal body temperature for quality sleep. SHEEX® innovative cooling bedding brings deep… read more
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Women's Super Soft PJ Top
$47.40
$79.00
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