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Best Sheets for Spring Weather - Your Guide to Lighter, Softer Sleep

Spring’s not just a change in weather - it’s a change in rhythm. We sleep with the windows cracked, drink coffee with bare feet on cold tiles, and start to crave a little more lightness in the day-to-day. It’s the perfect time to rethink how your bed feels and what it’s made from.

Read on to find out why spring is the perfect time to change your sheets.

Why Spring Is the Perfect Time to Change Your Sheets

September marks the start of spring in New Zealand, and with it comes a quiet invitation to reset. It’s the season of lighter meals, open windows, and fresh perspectives. When it comes to your bedding, spring is the ideal time to strip things back. The weather is often unpredictable - warm one day, cool the next. So your sheets need to breathe with you. The goal? A bed that feels calm, comfortable, and cool, no matter the forecast.

What to Look for in Spring Sheets

Here’s what matters most when the weather starts to change:

1 - Breathability - allows air to circulate, preventing that sticky-overheated feeling.
2 - Moisture-wicking - helps manage humidity by pulling moisture away from the skin.
3 - Lightweight - spring is about simplifying; think less heavy, more floaty.

Fresh Cotton Percale Sheet Set in Cedar

The Best Sheet Materials for Spring

Fresh Cotton Percale

Our spring staple. It’s crisp, clean, and highly breathable - perfect for those who run warm at night. The matte finish adds a grounded, minimal feel. A classic.

  • Best for: Hot sleepers, those who love that ‘fresh sheet’ feel
  • Try it in: White, Steel, or Cedar for a cool, calming palette

Pure Linen

An all-time favourite - loved by customers for its relaxed texture and effortless comfort. Grown in Belgium and garment-washed for softness, Pure Linen wicks away moisture while regulating temperature. The texture? Relaxed. The comfort? Effortless.

  • Best for: All-season comfort, lovers of natural texture
  • Try it in:Buttercup for a seasonal pop, or Natural for timeless calm

Soft Washed Cotton

Soft from the first sleep. With a gently worn-in feel, this cotton offers breathable comfort and relaxed charm. For those who prefer softness over crispness.

  • Best for: Everyday use, comfort seekers
  • Try it in:Sage, White, or the dreamy Peony

Cotton Jersey

If a T-shirt were bedding. Stretchy, breathable, and beautifully unfussy. Cotton Jersey brings a casual ease that feels like a hug.

  • Best for: A laid-back, cosy vibe
  • Try it in:Cameo or Crocus - both featured in our Spring Edit

Quick Comparison: Spring Sheet Materials

Bed Linen Fabrics Comparison Chart

Does Thread Count or Weave Matter in Spring?

Yes, but not in the way most people think. Thread count is often misunderstood. For spring, you want breathability, not bulk. A lower to mid-range thread count (200–400) allows more airflow. Even more important is weave. A percale weave (a simple one-over-one structure) creates a crisp, matte finish that’s airy and cool - perfect for the warmer months.

Our Fresh Cotton Percale is the ideal example: simple, breathable, and seasonally spot-on.

How to Style a “Lighter Layers” Look

Spring doesn’t ask for much - just a shift in tone. Start with a sheet set in a light, natural hue like Buttercup, White, or Natural. Layer with a linen quilt or cotton throw, and let the textures do the talking.

Keep it calm. Keep it breathable. Let your bed feel like fresh air in fabric form.

Soft Washed Cotton Sheet Set in Peony

Shop our Spring Edit

Explore the full collection of breathable, naturally beautiful sheets designed for this in-between season.
Your bed, but lighter. Softer. Just right.

Shop our Spring Edit

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