Are 100% linen sheets worth the price over a linen-cotton blend?

Across the reviewers we read, pure French or Belgian flax linen is the consensus pick if you want maximum breathability and a fabric that softens over years rather than wears out. Linen-cotton blends (typically 55/45) are noticeably cheaper and feel softer out of the bag, but specialist subreddit threads on r/Bedding and r/BuyItForLife repeatedly warn that blends tend to pill and thin faster than 100% linen. If long-term durability is the goal, pay up for 100% flax; if you want a linen look at a budget price, a blend is the honest compromise.