What is the difference between cotton, bamboo, microfiber, and linen sheets?

Each material has a distinct feel. Cotton is breathable, durable, and versatile, with long-staple types like Egyptian feeling especially smooth. Bamboo, usually sold as viscose, is silky, cool, and good for hot sleepers. Microfiber is finely woven polyester that is soft, wrinkle-resistant, and affordable, though less breathable. Linen is woven from flax, feeling crisp and textured, extremely breathable, and getting softer with every wash. Pick by climate and the texture you prefer against your skin.