We Tried $4,800 Sheets-These Are Our Honest Opinions

"Can you put a price on great sleep? Italian bedding brand Frette, which has been around since 1860, says you can-and it's a figure that will make you do a double-take. If the Frette name feels familiar, you may recognize them from some of the world's most luxurious hotels. The Palace in Madrid and the Waldorf Astoria on Park Ave are just a couple five-star stays where you'll be enveloped in the brand's high thread count sheets and sumptuous robes."

"A legacy brand, Frette has been specializing in soft goods steeped in traditional Italian craftsmanship for over well over a century Their historic linens have been featured on the altar of St. Peter's Basilica, the Orient Express, and not to mention in the bedrooms of European royalty-but it's a heritage that comes at a pretty penny. An entry-level sheet set from the brand will run you a minimum of $500 with the priciest shams ringing in at a cool $5,000."

"It's no secret that we're bedding connoisseurs here at AD, and we've dedicated countless hours to bring you the best-in-class sleep essentials from sheets to comforters, duvet covers, pillows, and more. With high expectations when it comes to best-in-class bedding products, three seasoned AD sleep testers tried out three of Frette's most luxurious bed sheets. Read on to hear their detailed notes on the materials, care, how they slept, and a final verdict for each of the opulent sets."

Frette is a historic Italian luxury bedding company founded in 1860 that supplies linens to prestigious hotels like The Palace in Madrid and the Waldorf Astoria. The brand's linens have appeared on the altar of St. Peter's Basilica, the Orient Express, and in European royal bedrooms. Pricing begins at about $500 for entry-level sheet sets, with select shams priced as high as $5,000. Frette launched an organic collection called Naturalissimo in 2023; the 100% cotton Naturalissimo line shows sheen and striation that add visual richness. Three seasoned AD sleep testers evaluated three of Frette's most luxurious sheet sets for materials, care, sleep performance, and final verdicts.

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