Brooklinen and Parachute are the two direct-to-consumer bedding brands shoppers compare most often. Both sell quality cotton and linen sheets with modern, minimal styling — but they differ in price, fabric choices, cotton sourcing, and how long you have to change your mind. Here’s how they stack up, and which one fits you better.
Quick verdict
- Choose Brooklinen if you want the better price on cotton sheets, a silky sateen option, or the longest return window.
- Choose Parachute if you want Egyptian cotton made in Portugal, a deeper 16-inch pocket listed on every set, or its unique Brushed Cotton — a soft, lived-in fabric that sits between percale and sateen.
- For linen, the two cost about the same — pick based on color, style, and return terms.
Brooklinen vs Parachute at a glance
| Brooklinen | Parachute | |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton sheet fabrics | Classic Percale, Washed Classic Percale, Luxe Sateen | Percale, Brushed Cotton |
| Linen | Washed European Linen (100% European flax) | Linen (100% European flax) |
| Cotton type | 100% long-staple cotton | 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton (percale) |
| Where made | Varies by collection (e.g., Luxe Sateen in Portugal, Washed Percale in India) | Portugal |
| Certifications | OEKO-TEX on percale and linen collections | OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 |
| Queen percale set* | $199–$219 | $259–$269 |
| Queen linen set* | $379–$399 | $379–$389 |
| What’s in a set | Flat sheet, fitted sheet, 2 pillowcases | Top sheet, fitted sheet, 2 pillowcases |
| Return window | Up to 365 days on most items; used and washed items accepted (return fee may apply) | 60 days; $8 fee for mail-in returns, free in store |
*Regular prices on each brand’s website in October 2026; ranges reflect colors and patterns. Both brands run frequent sales, so check current prices.
Percale: Brooklinen Classic vs Parachute Percale
Both brands make a crisp, cool, matte percale — the classic hotel-sheet feel that hot sleepers love.
- Brooklinen Classic Percale uses 270-thread-count long-staple cotton in a one-over, one-under weave and is OEKO-TEX certified. It’s the less expensive of the two by roughly $60 for a queen set at regular price.
- Parachute Percale uses 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton, is made in Portugal, and is OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified. Parachute doesn’t emphasize thread count, and its queen fitted sheet lists a 16-inch pocket.
Our take: on paper these are very similar fabrics. Brooklinen wins on price; Parachute appeals if Egyptian cotton and European manufacturing matter to you. If you want percale that’s soft from the first night, Brooklinen’s Washed Classic Percale is a third option.
Sateen: Brooklinen only
If you want smooth, silky sheets with a slight sheen, Brooklinen’s Luxe Sateen (495 thread count, long-staple cotton, 4-over-1 weave, made in Portugal) is the choice — we didn’t find a sateen set in Parachute’s current sheet lineup. See our Brooklinen sheets guide for how Luxe Sateen compares with Brooklinen’s percale.
Brushed Cotton: Parachute only
Parachute’s Brushed Cotton is a plain-weave cotton that’s brushed and garment-washed for what Parachute calls a “buttery soft” finish — like a well-worn favorite shirt. Parachute says it sleeps slightly warmer than percale but cooler than sateen, which makes it a good middle ground for sleepers who find percale too crisp and sateen too warm. It’s made in Portugal and OEKO-TEX certified.
Linen: closely matched
Both brands use 100% European flax and price a queen set at nearly the same level. Brooklinen’s Washed European Linen is garment-washed and carries OEKO-TEX and European Flax certifications. Parachute’s Linen is made in Portugal and OEKO-TEX certified; Parachute notes that some linting is normal at first and fades after about five washes.
Returns: a big difference
This is where the brands differ most. Brooklinen advertises returns on most products for up to 365 days and accepts used and washed items, though a return fee may be deducted. Parachute’s return window is 60 days from delivery, with an $8 fee for mail-in and Happy Returns drop-off returns (free when returned in a Parachute store). If you’re unsure which fabric you’ll like, Brooklinen’s longer window gives you more time to decide. Always check each brand’s current policy before ordering.
Which should you buy?
- Hot sleeper on a budget: Brooklinen Classic Percale.
- Want silky, smooth sheets: Brooklinen Luxe Sateen.
- Want soft but not silky, and slightly warmer than percale: Parachute Brushed Cotton.
- Egyptian cotton, made in Portugal: Parachute Percale.
- Linen: either — compare colors and the return window.
- Deep mattress or topper: Parachute lists a 16-inch pocket on its fitted sheets; check Brooklinen’s size guide against your mattress depth.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brooklinen or Parachute cheaper?
For cotton sheets, Brooklinen is cheaper: a queen Classic Percale set lists at $199–$219 versus $259–$269 for Parachute Percale (October 2026 regular prices). Linen sets are priced about the same.
Does Parachute make sateen sheets?
We didn’t find a sateen set in Parachute’s current sheet lineup. Its softer alternative is Brushed Cotton. Brooklinen sells Luxe Sateen.
Which has the better return policy?
Brooklinen, with a return window of up to 365 days on most items that accepts washed sheets. Parachute’s window is 60 days.
Are both brands OEKO-TEX certified?
Parachute lists OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 on its sheet sets. Brooklinen lists OEKO-TEX certification on its Classic Percale, Washed Classic Percale, and Washed European Linen collections.