In this luxury bedding review, we explore why Hampton and Astley continues to lead the way in comfort, quality, and everyday indulgence with bedding collections designed to offer that five-star hotel feeling at home.
What Makes Bedding Truly Luxury
Luxury bedding is defined not just by thread count, but by the quality of fibres, the weave, and the attention to detail. Here’s what sets the finest bedding apart:
The Fabric: Why Egyptian cotton is the best choice
When it comes to luxury bedding sets, nothing compares to 100% long-staple Egyptian sateen cotton. Its ultra-fine fibres create a smoother, softer fabric that breathes beautifully throughout the night, while the sateen weave gives it a super-silky feel and a gentle, light-catching sheen.
Hampton and Astley bedding is crafted exclusively from the highest quality, sustainably produced Egyptian cotton, making it the perfect choice for those who value comfort, craftsmanship and sustainable living.
Key benefits of pure Egyptian cotton bedding include:
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Unmatched softness that improves with every wash
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Superior breathability for a cooler, more comfortable sleep
- Enduring strength that maintains its shape and finish
Thread Count & Weave: Why “higher” isn’t always better
Thread count is often treated as a scorecard, but beyond a certain point it can be misleading. Very high counts (600+), especially when achieved by twisting multiple shorter fibres together or using multi-ply yarns to inflate the number, can create a fabric that feels heavier and less breathable and is more prone to pilling over time. In other words, a bigger number doesn’t automatically mean a better night’s sleep.
What matters most is the quality of the fibre and the integrity of the weave. Using long-staple, single-ply Egyptian cotton in a sateen weave delivers that sought-after balance of silky softness, cool breathability and lasting strength.
That’s why Hampton and Astley bedding is woven at an optimal 500 thread count: it’s the sweet spot where the fabric feels buttery smooth and weightless against the skin, without sacrificing airflow or durability.
Quality & Craftsmanship: Details that make all the difference
Exceptional luxury bedding is more than just the choice of fabric, it’s about how it's made. Thoughtful construction turns something lovely into something lasting. Hampton and Astley are renowned for their expert craftsmanship, using bespoke bedding fabric engineered to deliver the best sleep experience.
Pillowcases and duvet covers are finished with delicate piping detail that gives the bed a quietly tailored look. It’s deceptively simple; getting the stitching perfectly consistent takes real craftsmanship, and it shows.
With a choice of two depths, Hampton and Astley's fitted sheets are designed to perfectly fit everything from standard mattresses to extra deep ones or those with toppers, so you always experience the most comfortable night's sleep .As the extra deep fitted sheets are deeper than most others on the market (40cm), you’re not wrestling the corners and the sheet stays exactly where its put, even on the thickest mattresses.
Hampton and Astley bedding is also quality assured and OEKO-TEX certified, so you can be confident it’s free from harmful substances and made without any harsh chemicals.
Sustainability: Ethical luxury with a conscience
In today’s world, true luxury also considers its impact on people and the planet. For many of us, sustainability has become an integral part of what defines a premium product, combining comfort and aesthetics with responsibility and transparency.
At Hampton and Astley, sustainability is woven into every stage of the manufacturing process. All bedding is made using FairTrade-certified cotton in factories powered entirely by renewable energy, thanks to rooftop solar technology that provides a clean, self-sufficient power source.
Manufacturing partners are aligned with Fair Trade USA, the Forest Stewardship Council, and the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) - the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. This means every sheet set not only delivers five-star comfort, but also meets the highest environmental and social standards.
Winner of The Best Luxury Bedding of 2025
The unmatched quality of Hampton and Astley bedding hasn’t gone unnoticed. This year alone it's won over 13 'best bedding' accolades from top media outlets including:
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The Independent - Best crease-resistant bedding 2025
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Cosmopolitan - Best luxury bedding 2025
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GQ - Best Egyptian cotton bedding 2025
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London Evening Standard - Best bedding set 2025
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T3 - Best Egyptian cotton bedding 2025
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Glamour - Best luxury Egyptian cotton duvet cover 2025
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Ideal Home - Best cotton sheets 2025
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Woman & Home - Best hotel-style bedding 2025
Why Hampton and Astley is Loved by Customers
These press awards are echoed by real customers, with over 2,500 5-star reviews on Trustpilot that celebrate the comfort, quality, and exceptional service delivered by the bedding brand.
One customer on Trustpilot writes: "The sheets feel like silk and wash beautifully. I’ll never go back to any other brand."
So if you're looking for truly luxurious bedding that delivers on every promise - comfort, style, breathability, and longevity - Hampton and Astley is an unmatched choice. It’s the kind of bedding you look forward to every night, and miss every morning.
