Good quality sleep is an investment well worth making, and while a supportive mattress, blackout curtains, and your pajamas can make a big difference, the bedding you sleep under can have a significant impact. That is exactly why, when I spotted Simba's bedding collection, I could not wait to try it for myself. I am a light sleeper, love a lie-in, and would sleep wrapped in a duvet year-round.
Simba Brushed Tencel Bedding Bundle
This bedding set is soft, cooling, and lightweight, which helped me drift off to sleep in complete comfort. Buy Now from £179. The sleep brand is already well-known and loved for its mattresses, but does its bedding bundles measure up as well?
First, let us run through what is on offer. There are six fabrics to choose from: Egyptian cotton, brushed tencel, cool linen, soft muslin, cotton percale, and waffle cotton, in sizes ranging from single to super king. You can find pillowcases, duvet covers, and sheets available to buy separately or as a bundle, which is what I have been testing over the last few months. Prices of individual items start from £36 for a pillowcase pair, while the bundles in super king can set you back up to £249.
Since earlier this year, I have been sleeping under the Brushed Tencel Bedding Bundle, which contains a duvet cover, fitted sheet, and two pillowcases for my king-size bed. Given the bizarre spring weather we have been experiencing, I have had to cope with surprisingly cold nights and hot temperature spikes. Here is my verdict.
What Is So Good About Simba's Brushed Tencel Bedding?
Tencel is a fabric made from wood pulp – do not worry, there is no fear of getting splinters – and I specifically picked it for its cool, breathable softness, which is ideal for hot sleepers like me. It comes in seven colours too, ranging from pure white to midnight blue, sage green to soft oat, but I chose the neutral light cappuccino, which adds warmth without being too distinctive. I have a dark blue velvet headboard, so I wanted something that would not clash.
Is Simba's Bedding Bundle Worth the Price?
To cut a long story short, yes. Of course, it is expensive at £219, but for a good night's sleep, I am happy to make that splurge. If you had it for five years, the cost per day would be as little as 12p – that is practically a bargain. The tencel fabric is so soft and smooth that it never feels sticky when the temperature heats up, and it keeps me warm when it is cold. When I came home from holiday, it was so relaxing to sink into. The fitted sheet never rolled up and off the mattress (my all-time pet peeve), even with my thick mattress topper, nor did it bunch up at the corners.
Last but not least, it washes well without bobbling, even if you do not use fabric conditioner, and the creases come out naturally. I am far too lazy to iron my bedding, and it still has a luxurious feel.
