Where to buy bed linen: 13 stores to shop for a great night's sleep

We'll admit it spring and summer are our favourite times of year. We relish in the long sleepy days, lying in the sun, drinking from our condensation-dripped bottles of lemony sparkling water with a book in hand. But alas, of all the warm-weather pastimes, we must ask is there really any simpler pleasure in life like that of fresh linen sheets on a sunny afternoon? If there is, we don't want to know about it.

Our linen prisons are where we intend to spend a good portion of the next six months, and now that we're stripping off those extra layers of fluffy blankets, we might as well use this moment to refresh our beds with some pillowy, fresh new linens. The problem is where to find the right ones and how to go about looking for them.

So, what do we look out for with bed linen?

The aim of the game is to stick with sustainable, quick-drying light linens. During the hotter months, we have the luxury of more daylight hours, so running the dryer isn't something of a concern when we have the gift of sunshine.

When looking for a bottom sheet, the trick is to look for something both durable and sweat-resistant – after all your body is making contact with it daily, and we want nothing but the best for our skin.

What materials are best for bed linens?

The general rule of thumb should be to look for sustainable linen. Fabrics such as French flax linen and linen sheets dyed using eco-friendly volcanic rock materials are a great way to remain environmentally conscious.

Buying repurposed vintage fabricS and organic bamboo-based linens are also conscious choices.

Where to buy bed linen and how much?

In Australia, we have some amazing, quality bed linen labels right on our doorstep – no need for international shipping. In general, it's a good idea to buy local to be mindful of emissions.

Bed linen sets can range from roughly $150-$600, depending on the the quality you're after, and the size of your bed. We've compiled a list below of where to buy bed linens.