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Parachute Linen Sheet Set vs Magic Linen Sheet Set (4 pcs)
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Linen Sheets: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
Parachute wins on documentation and fit, with published GSM, pocket depth, origin and certification and a 60-day return window. Magic Linen offers heavier fabric, a deep-pocket option and a lower price, and it is the better buy if you have a thick mattress or want weight.
Parachute Linen Sheet Set
Buy itA 175 GSM European flax set made in Portugal, with every key measurement published.
- 175 GSM, 100% European flax, made in Portugal and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, with the certificate number printed.
- Fitted sheets are listed with a 16 inch pocket, for example 60 x 80 x 16 in for a queen.
- Includes a fitted sheet, a top sheet and a pillowcase set, with back envelope, side open or side envelope closures, and 60-day returns.
- The most expensive set here.
- Parachute warns of lint in the dryer for the first five or so washes.
- King and Cal King sets come with king pillowcases only.
Magic Linen Sheet Set (4 pcs)
Buy itThe heaviest set here, stone washed, with a genuine deep-pocket option.
- Midweight linen at approximately 190 gsm, the heaviest fabric in this comparison, stone washed for softness.
- A choice of standard 10 inch or deep 18 inch fitted sheet pockets, which suits thick mattresses and toppers.
- Includes a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and two pillowcases in a choice of sizes, OEKO-TEX certified, crafted in Lithuania, with 30-day returns.
- The GSM is given as approximate.
- Clearance, final sale items, used bedding and cut-to-length fabric cannot be returned.
- Heavier linen is warmer and takes longer to dry.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Parachute Linen Sheet Set Our pick | Magic Linen Sheet Set (4 pcs) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Buyers who want a well-documented premium set with a generous return window. | Thick mattresses and anyone who wants a weightier linen. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
| Fabric weight | 175 GSM | About 190 gsm |
| Flax and certification | European flax, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 | OEKO-TEX |
| Finish | Not specified | Stone washed |
| Fitted pocket depth | 16 in | 10 in standard or 18 in deep |
| In the set | Fitted, top sheet, pillowcases | Fitted, flat, 2 pillowcases |
| Made in | Portugal | Lithuania |
| Care | Machine washable, lint in first washes | Air dry preferred or tumble low, avoid high heat |
| Returns | 60 days | 30 days |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Parachute Linen Sheet Set if
buyers who want a well-documented premium set with a generous return window.
Know before buying: the most expensive set here.
Pick the Magic Linen Sheet Set (4 pcs) if
thick mattresses and anyone who wants a weightier linen.
Know before buying: the GSM is given as approximate.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Parachute Linen Sheet Set - A 175 GSM European flax set made in Portugal, with every key measurement published. Choose the Magic Linen Sheet Set (4 pcs) instead if thick mattresses and anyone who wants a weightier linen.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Linen Sheets: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).