Which is better for hot sleepers?

The bamboo set. It is naturally cooling and moisture-wicking, while the heavy sateen cotton traps more warmth.

Both are built to hold up. The cotton set resists pilling and carries a defect warranty; the bamboo set has a 3-year manufacturer's warranty and softens rather than wears out with washing.

Is the 1000 thread count set worth stepping up to?

Step up if you want a heavy, smooth hotel-style cotton sheet. Skip it if you sleep hot or have a mattress deeper than 15 inches.

Will the cotton set fit a deep mattress?

The standard set has 15-inch pockets. A 22-inch deep-pocket version is sold separately, so measure your mattress first.

Which is better for sensitive skin?

The bamboo set. It is hypoallergenic, anti-bacterial and odor-repellant, and the blend is gentler on reactive skin.

Do the bamboo sheets shrink or pill?

The blend is tested for durability and softens with washing. Wash cold and tumble low to limit shrinkage.

Eden & Om Bamboo Sheet Set vs Royal Tradition 1000 Thread Count Sheet Set

The Eden & Om bamboo blend is the better pick for hot sleepers, sensitive skin and anyone fighting a mattress that swallows fitted sheets. The Royal Tradition cotton set is the better pick for people who want a heavy, crisp sateen feel and a traditional cotton sheet. The bamboo set has the stronger owner record (4.9 from 824 ratings versus 4.6 from 249) and a 3-year warranty; the cotton set is thicker, denser and heavier, but owners report sizing misses and slow drying.

Choose the Eden & Om bamboo set if you sleep hot, have sensitive skin, or have a deep mattress and want a cooling, moisture-wicking sheet that softens with washing.
Choose the Royal Tradition 1000 thread count set if you want a heavy, smooth sateen cotton sheet with a substantial hotel feel and you prefer natural cotton over a bamboo blend.

Prices

Eden & Om Bamboo Sheet Set: $149.00 at Eden & Om (last seen Nov 9)