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Boll & Branch Signature Hemmed Sheet Set

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Boll & Branch Signature Hemmed Sheet Set

A 100% organic cotton sateen sheet set whose page publishes an OEKO-TEX certificate number that we checked, and whose maker is in the GOTS database. The costliest of the three sets here. No fiber, dye or finish detail beyond that.

Best for Someone who wants organic cotton sheets with two certificates they can look up themselves, and can pay for it.

Our rating
Good (3.6 of 5)
Price range
Premium
Verified marks
GOTS (Control Union, GOTS-17617), OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 (Hohenstein, 18.HUS.40240)
Size
Sheet set in twin to split king; deep pockets fit mattresses up to 17 inches
Made in
Cotton grown and sheets made in India (per Boll & Branch)

approx. $279 (queen); twin $229 to split king $339

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Also sold at Amazon ($279 for a queen), Nordstrom ($229 to $339 depending on size) .

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    How it scores Our rating, metric by metric Good, 3.6 of 5
    1. Materials 40% of the rating 4 of 5

      100% long-staple organic cotton from a GOTS-licensed brand; the dyes, any softener finish and the elastic’s material are not described, and OEKO-TEX’s certificate covers products “with or without softener finish”.

    2. Independent testing 25% of the rating 4 of 5

      A GOTS license and an OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certificate whose number the page publishes, both confirmed in registries and both paid for by the maker; no independent test of the sheets and no published PFAS or formaldehyde result.

    3. Durability 10% of the rating 3 of 5

      No warranty on sheets (its limited warranty is for mattresses) but free 30-day returns per the page’s data; durability rests on the long-staple cotton claim.

    4. Trust 10% of the rating 4 of 5

      Publishes an OEKO-TEX certificate number and has no recall, Prop 65 notice or safety lawsuit we could find; points off for “made free from toxins from farm to finish” and a commission-paying affiliate program.

    5. Value 15% of the rating 2 of 5

      About $279 for a queen, roughly 40% more than Coyuchi’s $198 and 75% more than Pact’s $160.

    The rating, 3.6 of 5, is the weighted average of these scores. See how we rank bedding & home and our standard.

    Where to buy Stores and the prices we saw 2 stores
    • Amazon (opens in a new tab) approx. $279 for a queen. Sold by Boll & Branch’s own Amazon store (“Boll and Branch LLC”) and shipped by Amazon. This listing is the queen in White; other colors are separate listings at the same price.
    • Nordstrom (opens in a new tab) approx. $229 to $339 depending on size. Sold by Nordstrom, in 16 colors including White; the page shows only the price range for all sizes, so check the queen price (the maker charges $279) after choosing a size.

    Prices as we saw them on October 23, 2026. They change often. These links carry no tracking code and earn us nothing.

    What it’s made of What touches your food, water, skin or air 3 materials
    1. Long-staple 100% organic cotton, sateen weave, grown on a family farm in India
    2. Fitted sheet with full top-stitched elastic banding (the material is not stated; the OEKO-TEX certificate lists elastic tape among its covered accessories)
    3. Dyes, whitening and any softener finish: not stated for this set
    Who tested it What each test found, and who paid for it 2 tests
    • Paid certification OEKO-TEX label check (certificate 18.HUS.40240, Hohenstein)

      Valid STANDARD 100 certificate, annex 4, product class II, owner Boll & Branch, covering home textiles including fitted and flat sheets and pillowcases of 100% cotton, with or without softener finish. The page says each component was tested against more than 1,000 substances. It tests finished textiles for listed harmful substances; it does not say how the cotton was grown. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)

    • Paid certification GOTS database (Control Union Certifications B.V.)

      Lists Boll & Branch LLC (Summit, NJ): license GOTS-17617, valid to 2027-04-17, with bed linen and sheets of 100% organic cotton in its scope. GOTS certifies the fiber and the processing chemistry, and prohibits PFAS, listed flame retardants and formaldehyde-based finishes. The entry does not name this set, and the page gives no license number. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)

    Who paid, and why it matters
    • Independent The tester took no money from the maker for it: a consumer group, a journalist, a university or a regulator.
    • Paid certification An outside lab or certifier tested or listed it, and the maker paid for that.
    • Maker’s own test A lab report or certificate of analysis the maker commissioned and published.

    A certification is a floor, not a verdict: it checks what its program checks and nothing else. We weigh tests by someone with no stake in the result most.

    What people ask Worries raised online and elsewhere, and what we found 6 questions
    Is it really certified organic?
    The maker holds a GOTS license for organic cotton bed linen, which we checked in the GOTS database, and the page says “This is a GOTS Certified product”. It gives no license number, and the database does not show which products a certificate covers.
    Does it have a softener or other chemical finish?
    Not stated. OEKO-TEX’s certificate lists sheets “with or without softener finish”, so the certificate would cover either. GOTS limits the chemicals a certified finish may use. Ask Boll & Branch if it matters to you, and wash new sheets before use, as our clothing chemicals guide advises.
    Has it been tested for PFAS or formaldehyde?
    No test result is published. GOTS’s standard text (version 8.1, June 2026) lists all PFAS as prohibited inputs and sets limits for formaldehyde and flame retardants in the finished goods, and OEKO-TEX limits listed substances, so a certified product should pass. What we confirmed is the certificates, not a measurement of this set.
    Do influencers get paid to promote it?
    Boll & Branch runs an affiliate program (opens in a new tab) through ShopMy for creators it calls tastemakers. We did not see the commission or check how any influencer discloses it.
    Any recalls, Prop 65 notices or lawsuits?
    None about product safety or labeling. California’s Prop 65 notice list held nothing under its name on 2026-10-23, and the only federal docket we found is a 2020 suit under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, which is not about the product. A web search found no class action over the sheets. We could not read third-party review sites.
    What is the return policy?
    The page says free shipping on all U.S. orders “with extended holiday returns”. The policy page would not load for us, but the page’s data for search engines says 30 days, free, by mail. Its limited warranty covers mattresses only.
    Why we chose it What put it on our list 4 points
    • The page publishes OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certificate 18.HUS.40240. OEKO-TEX’s label check shows it valid, owned by Boll & Branch, product class II, covering fitted and flat sheets and pillowcases of 100% cotton.
    • The GOTS database lists Boll & Branch LLC: license GOTS-17617, Control Union Certifications B.V., valid to 17 April 2027, with bed linen and sheets of organic cotton in scope.
    • OEKO-TEX’s Buying Guide also lists Boll & Branch of Summit, New Jersey, so the company appears in two OEKO-TEX directories.
    • The page states the material and origin: long-staple 100% organic cotton in a sateen weave, grown on a family farm in India and made by artisans in India.
    Trade-offs What to weigh before you buy 4 points
    • About $279 for a queen on 23 October 2026, against about $198 for Coyuchi and $160 for Pact.
    • The OEKO-TEX certificate lists “with or without softener finish” for its sheets. The page does not say whether this sateen set has one.
    • The certificates cover the company’s range of home textiles, dyed or white, with or without softener finish. Neither lookup names this exact set, and the fitted sheet’s elastic is not described, though the OEKO-TEX certificate lists elastic tape as a covered accessory.
    • We could not read Boll & Branch’s return terms on the pages we could open; the page says free shipping on all US orders with extended holiday returns.
    What to know Details worth knowing first

    Our criteria ask for certified fibers with the certificate number published. This page is the closest of the three sets to that. It cites an OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certificate number, and OEKO-TEX’s own label check confirms it is valid and held by Boll & Branch. The GOTS database separately lists the company for organic bed linen. Both are paid certifications, so they tell you the cotton and the processing meet those programs’ rules, not that anyone measured this set.

    The page says each component was tested against more than 1,000 substances under OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, and the certificate lists accessories such as sewing thread and elastic tape. Its scope also says “with or without softener finish”, so ask Boll & Branch whether this sateen set has one if that matters to you. Our clothing chemicals guide says to wash new sheets before first use.

    The price is the main cost. A queen is about $279. If you are weighing a mattress as well, our non-toxic alternatives guide suggests upgrading the mattress and bedroom furniture first.

    What we checked Each claim, and how sure we are of it 7 checks
    Tested by
    OEKO-TEX (Hohenstein) and GOTS (Control Union), both checked in the certifiers’ listings
    How Boll & Branch Signature Hemmed Sheet Set measures up against our bedding & home criteria
    What we checked What we found
    GOTS organic Verified The GOTS database lists Boll & Branch LLC (Summit, NJ): license GOTS-17617, Control Union Certifications B.V., valid to 2027-04-17, field of operation brand, retail and trading. The scope lists bed linen and sheets of 100% organic cotton. The page says “This is a GOTS Certified product” and gives no license number.
    OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 Verified Certificate 18.HUS.40240 (cited on the page): OEKO-TEX label check says “The certificate is valid”, owner Boll & Branch, annex 4, product class II, home textiles including fitted and flat sheets and pillowcases of 100% cotton, with or without softener finish.
    No added flame retardants Not verified Not stated on the page. GOTS (version 8.1 text) lists chlorinated, brominated, listed phosphate-based, antimony and borate flame retardants as prohibited inputs.
    Tested emissions Not verified Not stated. Our criterion applies mainly to mattresses and foam, so we did not expect an emissions test for sheets.
    Natural materials Maker’s claim Long-staple 100% organic cotton, sateen weave. The fitted sheet has top-stitched elastic banding that is not described.
    Fair terms Maker’s claim Free shipping on all US orders with “extended holiday returns”. The page’s data for search engines says 30 days, free returns by mail; the policy page itself would not load. The limited warranty covers mattresses only.
    No stain- or water-repellent finish Not verified Not mentioned on the page. GOTS prohibits PFAS inputs, so a license holder should not use them, but what we confirmed is the license, not this product.
    What the labels mean
    • Verified We opened an independent record that confirms it: a certifier’s listing, a regulator’s list or a lab report. It is linked under Sources.
    • Maker’s claim The maker says so on its own page or label. We read it but found no independent record.
    • Not verified We looked and could not confirm it, or the maker does not say. Treat it as unknown.
    Sources Where our facts come from 8 sources
    1. Boll & Branch Signature Hemmed Sheet Set product page. Maker’s page. Prices by size, materials and the certification statement, read on 2026-10-23. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
    2. OEKO-TEX label check: certificate 18.HUS.40240. Certifier or regulator listing. Shows owner Boll & Branch, STANDARD 100, product class II, “The certificate is valid”. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
    3. GOTS certified suppliers database: Boll & Branch LLC. Certifier or regulator listing. Shows license GOTS-17617 and expiry 2027-04-17. Opened 2026-10-23. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
    4. OEKO-TEX Buying Guide (company search “Boll”). Certifier or regulator listing. Lists Boll & Branch, Summit, NJ, with annex 4 and annex 6 certificates. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
    5. GOTS standard, version 8.1 (June 2026). Independent source. Lists all PFAS, listed flame retardants and formaldehyde-based inputs as prohibited, and sets limits for them in the finished goods. Certified entities move to this version by 1 March 2027. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
    6. Boll & Branch limited mattress warranty. Maker’s page. Titled “Our Limited Mattress Warranty”. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
    7. Boll & Branch affiliate program. Maker’s page. Run through ShopMy; the commission is not stated on the page. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
    8. California Attorney General: Prop 65 60-day notice search for “Boll & Branch”. Certifier or regulator listing. No notice names the company. Searched 2026-10-23. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
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