Which set fits a thick mattress?

The Flannel Sheet Set, which fits mattresses up to 18 inches deep. The Sweater Cotton Flannel set stops at 15 inches.

Is the Sweater Cotton set worth the extra money?

If you want striped or plaid patterns and a mattress 15 inches deep or less, yes. Otherwise the Flannel Sheet Set saves about $15 and fits deeper mattresses.

Which has better ratings?

The Sweater Cotton set rates 4.7 from 576 ratings; the Flannel Sheet Set rates 4.6 from 5,400 ratings. Both are strong, but the Flannel set has far more feedback.

Do both come as 4-piece sets?

Yes. Both are 4-piece cotton flannel sets with a fully elastic fitted sheet.

Which sizes are available?

The Flannel Sheet Set comes in Queen and Full. The Sweater Cotton set adds Twin and King.

Are they machine washable?

Yes. The Flannel Sheet Set is preshrunk and machine washable; the Sweater Cotton set is cotton flannel and washes the same way.

Eddie Bauer Flannel Sheet Set vs Eddie Bauer Sweater Flannel Sheet Set

Both are Eddie Bauer cotton flannel sets, so the choice comes down to fit and pattern. The Flannel Sheet Set fits mattresses up to 18 inches deep and costs $27.73 at its lowest recent price, while the Sweater Cotton Flannel set tops out at 15 inches and runs $42.99. Buy the Flannel Sheet Set for a thick mattress or a lower price, and the Sweater Cotton set for its sweater-inspired stripes and plaids.

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