Which is better for a hot sleeper?

The Eddie Bauer Arden. Its cotton percale is breathable and sleeps cool, while flannel traps heat.

Which is warmer in winter?

The Laura Ashley Oxfordshire. Brushed flannel holds warmth, which suits cold bedrooms.

Will the Laura Ashley fit a thick mattress?

Only up to 15 inches. If your mattress is deeper, the Eddie Bauer's 18-inch pocket is the safer fit.

Both are cotton and wear similarly with care. Flannel tends to pill and shed lint; percale can thin and wrinkle, so wash both cold and dry low.

Is one worth extra money?

Only if the fabric matches how you sleep. Pay more for flannel if you sleep cold, or percale if you sleep warm; otherwise buy on price.

Do both sets include four pieces?

Yes. Each is a four-piece set, but the Laura Ashley is Queen and the Eddie Bauer is Full.

Laura Ashley Oxfordshire Flannel Sheet Set vs Eddie Bauer Arden Stripe Sheet Set

These are different fabrics, so the choice comes down to sleep temperature and mattress size. The Laura Ashley Oxfordshire is brushed cotton flannel for cold rooms and a Queen bed; the Eddie Bauer Arden is a crisp 200-thread-count percale for warm sleepers and a Full bed. Both rate 4.6, but the Laura Ashley has far more ratings (5,600 vs 851). Compare current prices at each store before buying, since neither price was given here.

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