8 Sources for Soft and Sustainable Bedding
If you’ve ever been on the market for a new set of sheets, you know with a quick google search, a TON of options come up from big brand stores to small shops on Etsy. But did you know that some bedding contains harmful toxic chemicals that off gas VOC’s that can cause throat irritation, headaches, and lead to organ failure or cancer? Yikes!
Considering we spend 6-9 hours per day sleeping or lounging in bed, we want to make sure that the fabrics closest to us are safe for our bodies and sustainable for the environment. So, here’s a helpful source guide for fair trade, organic, eco friendly, and most of all, comfortable bedding!
Coyuchi
Ethics: Fair Trade, MADE SAFE, and GOTS certified organic
Coyuchi has the dreamiest organic linen bedding that comes in a wide range of prints to fit any style. They also have a selection of bath linens, apparel, and kids bedding!
West Elm
Ethics: GOTS and Fair Trade certified, sustainable fill
West elm is the home of mid century inspired decor and furnishings, and they have a great collection of simple and affordable bedding options. We love the organic linen bedding sets that come in a range of modern neutral colors and patterns.
Snowe
Ethics: Natural linen, OEKO-TEX certified, fair working conditions
Snowe’s bedding is entirely non toxic and hand finished in Italy where they have dedicated ethical factory standards. The linen bedding goes through an “air whipping” process that make them super soft to the touch!
The Citizenry
Ethics: GOTS, OEKO-TEX, and Fair Trade certified
The Citizenry’s selection of bedding of stonewashed linen to their organic cotton gauze collection is all sourced from artisans around the world with the highest ecological and fair trade standards. They emphasize environmental impact as much as social impact!
Buffy
Ethics: Fair trade, GOTS & OEKO-TEX certified cotton
Buffy is a great affordable option to build the foundation of your bedding collection. They have a selection of sustainable pillows, comforters, and mattress pads, as well as some simple hemp linen duvet covers.
Parachute Home
Ethics: GOTS and OEKO-TEX certified
Parachute has already established itself as a high quality, yet affordable source for bedding essentials. As of this year, they have launched their 100% organic GOTS and OEKO-TEX certified cotton bedding collection. Shop it here.
Boll and Branch
Fair Trade certified, GOTS & OEKO-TEX certified organic, FSC-certified recyclable packaging
Boll and Branch was the first (ever) linen company to be fully fair trade certified! Their signature organic cotton sheets will have you feeling like you are in a luxury hotel.
Pact
Ethics: GOTS and Fair Trade certified
Pacts organic cotton bedding is farmed from sustainable crops, sourced from organic farms, and uses chemical free dyes all while being made in a fair trade facility.
