California Design Den 400 Thread Count Sateen Sheet Set vs Nautica Richmond Stripe Sheet Set

Buy the California Design Den if you want a soft, smooth sateen feel and four pillowcases; buy the Nautica if you sleep hot and prefer a crisp, cool percale. The CDD is 400 thread count long-staple cotton with a 16-inch pocket and a Good Housekeeping bedding award; owners rate it well and note it washes without heavy fading. The Nautica is a lighter 200 thread count percale with a fully elasticized fitted sheet and OEKO-TEX certification, but it comes with only two pillowcases and a 15-inch max depth. Sateen drapes and feels silkier; percale is matte, breathable and gets softer with washes.

• Choose the California Design Den if you want a smooth sateen finish, deep 16-inch pockets, and four pillowcases in the queen set.
• Choose the Nautica Richmond if you sleep hot, like a crisp cool percale, and want a fully elasticized fitted sheet that stays put.