The 9 Best Flannel Sheets to Wrap Yourself In This Winter

• Ounces Per Square Yard: 5
• Color Options: 8 colors and 4 patterns

L.L. Bean is hard to beat in the flannel department, whether it's the brand's flannel shirts or flannel-lined pants. The same applies to its flannel bed sheets, some of the most lauded-after bedding when it comes to cold-weather comfort. Available in eight colors, the five-ounce flannel sheets are the perfect middle-of-the-road option between lightweight and heavyweight flannel. And while the colorways aren't exactly exciting, the brand does sell patterned flannel sheets for a bit more style.

The sheets are made in Portugal, one of the top flannel-producing countries, and with continued use and washing, will only get softer and softer with age.

• Ounces Per Square Yard: 6
• Color Options: 7

Coyuchi's flannel sheets are GOTS-certified organic and made from six-ounce flannel, which is slightly toastier than L.L. Bean's — and you'll notice that they're also a bit more expensive. However, I tested these sheets, and they may be the most luxe bed sheets I've ever slept on. After several washes I have yet to see the sheets pill, thanks to their velvet-soft texture. And they're luxuriously thick, smooth and have a nice weightiness to them. Even my boyfriend who's a very hot sleeper was able to survive a night on these sheets because they're actually quite breathable and not stuffy. The available colors are muted and beautiful, and because the sheets have a Made Safe seal, you can be sure they're free of harmful toxins. Overall, they're worth the splurge because my guess is you'll be making your bed with them far beyond winter.

• Ounces Per Square Yard: 5.6
• Color Options: 12

Testing the waters of flannel bedding? Take the plunge with these super-affordable flannel sheets from Mellanni, a brand that prides itself on budget-conscious bedding that still pays attention to quality. These flannel sheets boast a decently heavy weight — 5.6 ounces — though most people note the sheets are relatively lightweight and breathable. Plus, they come in a whopping 12 color and pattern options.

• Ounces Per Square Yard: 5.4
• Color Options: 3

Garnet Hill probably has the best selection flannel sheets, whether you're looking for classic plaid, something fun for Christmas, other patterns or solid colors. The sheets themselves are woven in Portugal, and according to Garnet Hill, they're made by folks who have been doing this for the past 40 years. The cotton is completely organic and is on the heavier side of flannel sheets, weighing 5.4 ounces. Brushed on both sides, the sheets are extra soft and unlikely to pill too much after the first wash.

• Ounces Per Square Yard: 5
• Color Options: 14

The Company Store's heavyweight flannel sheets are soft and warming, and they also come in more colors than most other retailers offer. The fitted sheet's deep 16-inch pockets can accommodate loftier mattresses, while still being perfect for use on shallower mattresses because of its reliable elastic band. Our tester was immediately struck by the softness of the sheets, saying they are velvety but not chunky or too weighty. After the first wash, our tester found the sheets left quite a bit of lint behind but there was no shedding or pilling once they were on the bed.

• Color Options: 4

Made from a blend of upcycled fibers, including cotton, linen, cashmere, lyocell, modal and viscose, not only are these sheets sustainably made, but they also won't pill or slowly lose their texture with each wash. Our tester has been sleeping on the sheets for a month and says that they only feel better after each wash, reminding him of the texture of broken-in linen. If he had to give the sheets a warmth rating out of 10, he said they would be about a 7.5 — warmer than some other flannel options but still breathable.

We weren't able to find an ounce per square yard measurement, but our tester assured us they are very cozy. Combined with the OEKO-TEX and GRS certifications that test for harmful substances and verify that the item is made with recycled content, respectively, these sheets are an affordable, eco-friendly option for the sustainability-minded shopper.

• Ounces Per Square Yard: 4.1
• Color Options: 5

Sheets as a gift will rarely draw more than an: "Oh, thanks." But Brooklinen's flannel sheets should be at the top of your gift shopping list for, well, everyone you need to buy a gift for. They're supremely soft — the type of material you'll be thinking about all day until it's time to go to sleep again — and they're incredibly high quality. Plus, they come with the Brooklinen name, known for luxurious, cozy bedding. Buy a set for yourself too while you're at it.

• Color Options: 3

Right out of the box, our tester could tell that she'd be getting a good night's sleep on these sheets from Boll & Branch. Although the brand does not note how many ounces per square yard the sheets are, it is very transparent about materials and certifications. These sheets are made with 100 percent organic cotton and have OEKO-TEX certification against harmful substances and GOTS certification verifying that they are made with organic cotton.

Our tester has washed the sheets a couple of times already and hasn't noticed any pilling. She also notes that while the sheets are soft and lightweight, calling the texture a "tactile joy," they may be a little too cozy for a hot sleeper, recommending you skip the flat sheet if that's the case.

• Color Options: 1

Kassatex is known for its soft, luxurious bedding, and these flannel sheets held up to the hype. Made with cotton and rayon from bamboo, our tester found that these sheets are quite cozy for cooler nights, while still being very breathable for hot sleepers. Our tester warns that the sheets will pill after the first wash, but attributes that to their out-of-the-box fuzzy texture and said they don't pill while in use. He said that sleeping on the sheets is a luxe experiences, and even though there's only one color, the sheets are quite stylish.