Simba Soft Muslin Bedding Set reviewed

A light, crinkled cotton muslin duvet cover and pillowcase pair in four neutral colours, made in Portugal.

7.9/10
from £179
Paata Updated 15 October 2026
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Our rating

Test result
7.9 /10
Very good
Comfort 8.2
Support 7.2
Temperature 8.6
Value for money 6.8
Pros
  • Light, airy cotton muslin
  • Crinkled finish needs no ironing
  • Softens with every wash
  • Coconut shell buttons
  • Five stars from 11 buyers
Cons
  • Pricier than percale or sateen sets
  • No single size
  • Only four colours

Our review

In detail

Firmness

No firmness rating from the manufacturer.

Suitability by sleeping position

Hot sleepers
Relaxed, layered bedrooms
Buyers on a budget
People who dislike ironing

The Simba Soft Muslin Bedding Set is a duvet cover and two pillowcases in light, crinkled cotton muslin, sold in double, king and super king from £179. It is the softest-feeling and most casual set in Simba’s range, and all 11 buyer reviews of the muslin line give it five stars.

Specification Soft Muslin Bedding Set
Fabric 100% cotton muslin, 160gsm
Feel Light, crinkled and airy
Includes Duvet cover and two 50 x 75cm pillowcases
Closures Coconut shell buttons on cover and pillowcases
Colours 4
Certification OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Made in Portugal
Care Machine wash with similar colours and tumble dry on low; do not bleach, iron or dry clean
Returns 30 days, unused in original packaging

The fabric

Muslin is a loosely woven cotton, one thread over and one under, which lets air and heat pass through easily. Simba uses 160gsm cotton and washes the finished fabric to set its crinkled texture, which softens further with every wash and needs no ironing. It is the most casual-looking fabric in the range. The bedding is certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100, the label for textiles tested against more than 1,000 harmful substances, and it is dyed, cut and sewn by the Costa family in Guimarães, Portugal.

Both the cover and the pillowcases close with coconut shell buttons. The covers are cut to the same four sizes as Simba’s own duvets, so a Simba Hybrid Duvet fills them edge to edge. The washed, crinkled finish is deliberate, so muslin never looks creased in the way that percale does. It comes in four neutrals: Soft Oat, Pure White, Cloud Grey and Sage Green.

Sizes and prices

Size Duvet cover size (cm, W x L) Price
Double 200 x 200 £179
King 225 x 220 £199
Super king 260 x 220 £219

Prices were checked on simbasleep.com on 15 October 2026, and every colour costs the same. Bought separately, a double cover and pillowcase pair would cost £184, £5 more than the set. Delivery is free and next day for orders before 1pm.

Washing and care

Simba’s care label says wash with similar colours on a regular cycle and tumble dry on low with wool dryer balls, with no bleach, iron or dry cleaning. Each wash adds to the crinkle and the softness, and the thin fabric dries faster than heavier cotton. Washing the cover and pillowcases together keeps their colours matched as they age.

Who it suits

We recommend this set if you like a soft, relaxed, layered bed and run warm, because the loose weave lets heat escape. The NHS sleep advice recommends a cool bedroom, and muslin’s open weave suits warm nights. It costs more than cotton percale or Egyptian cotton, there is no single size, and the colour choice is limited to four. Simba’s returns page allows 30 days to return unused bedding.

Technical specifications

Specifications
Brand Simba
Material 100% cotton muslin, 160gsm, natural dyes; coconut shell button closures; duvet cover and two pillowcases.
Made in Portugal
Vegan Yes, no animal-derived materials
Delivery Free next-day UK delivery
Available sizes 200x200, 220x225, 220x260
Overall score 7.9/10
Certifications OEKO-TEX

Our verdict

Conclusion
“The Soft Muslin Bedding Set is for people who want a soft, crumpled, airy bed with no ironing at all. It costs more than Simba's cotton sets, so choose it for the look and feel rather than value.”
Paata Bedding adviser and product analyst · 15 October 2026
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