We've loved Brooklinen for years: Here are the 12 best products to try, just in time for the Memorial Day sale

When I started working with Business Insider, I kept seeing the brand Brooklinen everywhere. Brooklinen sheets are in our best sheets guide, its down pillow is featured in our best pillow guide, and the all-season comforter is our all-time favorite in the best comforters guide. The Reviews team all agree: Brooklinen makes some great bedding.
Once I tried a few Brooklinen products for myself, I understood the hype. From bedding to bath, Brooklinen is known for its high-quality products that stand the test of time. I asked the Business Insider Reviews team for their all-time favorite Brooklinen products that they use in their everyday lives. Below, you'll find our favorite products from the brand and testimonials from the people who use them, all of which are on sale for 25% off during Brooklinen's Memorial Day Sale.
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Founded in 2014, Brooklinen makes bedding staples like sheets and pillows, along with home and bath products like candles and towels. It's probably best known for its sheet sets, with options from classic cotton to luxurious cashmere. The color palette span quite neutral, but Brooklinen introduces seasonal colors and prints throughout the year, and occasionally partners with artists and other brands, most recently with Caroline Z Hurley and Kule.
Most Brooklinen products have a 365-day guarantee, so you can try out an item and send it back if it isn't for you. The yearlong trial period is generous, especially considering that washed and used items can be returned for a full refund, minus a $9.95 return fee. Brooklinen's core products, like their sheets, quilts, and towels, all also have an additional yearlong warranty for defective items after the initial 365-day trial period.
The brand is also known for its sales during holidays like Memorial Day and Labor Day. You can also purchase Brooklinen products in a bundle for a discounted price.
Classic Percale Core Sheet Set
"I've never been one to want to spend too much on bedding, but Brooklinen's sheets make it feel worth it. For years now, I've slept on Brooklinen's classic percale sheets, and they are so cozy that I own two sets, one in Pebble and one in Cream (I love the range of colors and patterns offered). When I wash these sheets, they get that perfect crispy feeling all over again — it basically feels like I have brand new sheets every time I wash and swap them out. Pro tip: Brooklinen often does sales between 20% to 50% on holidays like Memorial Day or Labor Day, as well as shopping events like Cyber Week and Sleep Week. It's a great deal if you can buy then, as I've benefited from massive savings on luxurious Brooklinen sheets over the last few years." —Will Fischer, senior content strategist
"I'm a fan of crisp cotton sheets, especially in the spring and summer. Brooklinen's percale sheets are my go-to when I need cool-to-the-touch bedding. They're excellent at wicking away moisture, so I don't have to worry about sweating throughout the night. I also love how Brooklinen is always releasing limited edition colors and patterns. My percale sheets are in a lovely light green plaid color that looks like springtime. If you're a hot sleeper and like a nice crisp sheet, Brooklinen's percale sheets are some of the best you can buy." —Kinsley Searles, home and sleep reviews fellow
Heathered Cashmere Sheets
Down Pillow
"I'm mainly a stomach sleeper, so I need a soft, low-loft pillow to keep my spine aligned while I sleep. But I also sleep on my side, so pillows that are too soft don't give me the support I need. Brooklinen's down pillow is the perfect balance of plush softness and support. To be honest, I was skeptical of down pillows before trying Brooklinen's version, since they don't usually provide enough support, and I find them squished against my headboard in the morning. Unlike other down pillows, though, it keeps its shape and doesn't require daily fluffing. It's a great option if you need a softer pillow but don't want to sacrifice support. Plus, it comes in a variety of densities for optimal comfort for all sleep types." —Kinsley Searles, home and sleep reviews fellow
All-Season Down Comforter
Airweave Cotton Quilt
"I'm an incredibly hot sleeper and I prefer a quilt over a duvet or comforter as my primary blanket. Brooklinen's Airweave Cotton Quilt is truly heavenly. I'm not entirely sure how to describe it, but it's so lightweight that it kind of floats on top of you instead of pressing down like heftier comforters do. It's so breezy, gauzy, and cool, yet cozy and soft. It's so comfy that three different guests have inquired about where they can get one — which to me is the ultimate compliment. My one complaint is that it's not super pet-friendly; it's snagged a bunch from my cat's claws getting stuck on the gauzy surface." —Lauren Savoie, deputy executive editor
"Like Lauren, I am also obsessed with the new Airweave cotton quilt. It's the ideal transitional weight into spring and summer without feeling too thin; I love a plush bedspread and am sometimes reserved about trading my fluffy duvet for a quilt. (If you don't want to trade your comforter for a quilt, the Airweave Cotton favric is also available as a duvet cover.) This one is the perfect heft. The gauzy fabric feels nice to the touch and is absolutely beautiful, but it is on the delicate side. My dog loves to paw at the bed, which unfortunately has caused the material to snag. Keep that in mind if you hope to let your furbabies in the bed." —Jaclyn Turner, senior home editor
Mulberry Silk Eyemask
"A sleep mask is one of my favorite little luxuries, and the silk eye mask from Brooklinen is one of my favorites. Not only does it feel smooth against my skin, but it is also excellent at blocking light, even when I'm on a road trip in broad daylight. I have a large head, so it's a little tight around my eyes, but that's my only complaint with this eye mask." —Kinsley Searles, home and sleep reviews fellow
Super Plush Bath Towels
Waffle Bath Towel
Candles
"Imagine my delight when Brooklinen added home fragrance to round out its product assortment. Available as candles, reed diffusers, and room sprays, the scents are divided into energizing or relaxing blends, whichever mood you are trying to set. You sample a bunch in a votive set or a full-size 8-ounce candle. I gravitate toward Happy Hour, which combines fresh, floral, and woody scents with a mandarin, lavender, and oak, or the floral and sweet Love Notes with notes of freesia, rose, and caramel." —Jaclyn Turner, senior home editor

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