Eco-Friendly Sheets, Blankets and Pillows
The safest sheets, blankets and pillows are those made of organic cotton, linen, bamboo, latex rubber and other plant fibers. Synthetic sheets and other fabrics are made of plastic and immerse you in toxic microplastics and chemicals all night long. And they’re bad for the environment, from production to disposal. It’s important that sheets are not only plant-based but also organic because fabrics not made from organically-grown fibers often retain residue from highly toxic pesticides used to grow the plants even after multiple washings. Buying organic is also best for the environment and wildlife because it reduces the overall volume of pesticides used and supports manufacturers that produce products without polluting the earth, waterways and wildlife habitats. After researching a variety of brands and individual products we list here our top recommendations.
Below are Good as Dirt’s favorite brands for healthy eco-friendly bedding. We recommend these for their adherence to their stated promises of making organic, non-toxic, environmentally-responsible and high quality products and for their ethical integrity and transparency.
Sheets
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Avocado Green Mattress
Avocado Green Mattresshas a large number of options for organic chemical-free sheets and pillowcases, including organic cotton, linen and hemp. They are GOTS-certified, Climate Neutral-certified and Made Safe-certified. Most are Vegan Certified and Peta-approved (not the silk pillowcases). That's a lot of wordy certifications but they are all important and all translate to an important message: These products have been tested and evaluated to ensure they are safe and non-toxic both for us and for the environment.
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Avocado Organic Cotton, Linen and Hemp
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Savvy Rest Organic Cotton Sheets
Savvy Rest’s organic sateen sheets are made of GOTS-certified organic long staple cotton in a GOTS-certified factory. They are non-toxic and unbleached. The top sheets and pillowcases are hemmed with a narrow pleat. They have a smooth, soft finish that transitions over time to a cozy, brushed cotton feel.
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My Green Mattress Organic Cotton
These silky naturally-cooling sheets from My Green Mattress are sold as a set. They’re made from GOTS-certified organic cotton. They are available in white or a natural unbleached color. Also available as a crib sheet. They’re 600-thread count and have a light reflecting sheen to them.
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Boll and Branch Sheets
Boll and Branch sheets are made from 100 percent long-staple organic cotton. They are free of toxins at every step, from seed to finished sheet and made in a fair-trade certified factory. They have generous hems and the fitted bottom sheets have deep fully elastic-trimmed corners for a snug hold. They offer a variety of sheet sets from a super soft weave to crisp cool percale.
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Mightly Sateen Organic Cotton
These breathable cotton sateen sheets from Mightly made of long staple organic cotton. They are ethically-made in a Fair Trade factory in India. These sheets are made with an intricate four-over-one-under weave, which gives them the sheen and drape of satin with the strength of cotton.
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Plush Beds Organic Sateen
Plush Beds lightweight cotton sheets are made of GOTS-certified organic cotton. The fibers are combed for smoothness, then finished to create a subtle silk-like luster. The long fibers help resist shrinking and tears. They are Hypoallergenic and moisture-resistant and free of toxic dyes and chemicals. Packed in biodegradable materials.
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Fabdreams Organic Percale
Fabdreams' percale sheets are made with GOTS-certified 100 percent organic long-staple cotton from India. Packed for shipping in plastic-free packaging, including a reusable cotton sack. Fabdreams' cotton is purchased directly from farmers and its products are made in a Fair Trade mill. The business supports the Jove Conscious Foundation, an organization that empowers women from socially vulnerable backgrounds in india by providing employment opportunities. Through financial donations, Fabdreams helps these women find financial independence.
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Organic Mattress protector
Avocado Green Mattress's wonderful organic mattress protectors is GOTS-certified and 100 percent organic cotton — even the fill. Soft, absorbent, and MADE SAFE, it’s a natural (absorbent, non-waterproof) alternative to traditional plastic-based waterproof mattress protectors. No polyurethane, spandex, thermoplastic polyurethanes, formaldehyde, PVCs, vinyls, laminates, adhesives, chemical finishes, or waterproof coatings. It is as pure and natural as possible.
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Toddler Pillowcase
Protect small pillows with Avocado's Organic Cotton Pillowcase., Stitched from GOTS-certified organic cotton grown in India with a 400 thread count and a sateen weave, it’s non-toxic, free of chemicals or synthetics and breathable. An envelope design keeps the pillow from sliding out of the pillowcase.
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Organic Crib Sheets
The 400-thread count GOTS-certified organic cotton crib sheet fits Avocado’s crib mattresses. The organic cotton is grown by family farmers in India without the use of any pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers, which means it's safe for babies as well as for the farmers, manufacturers and the environment. Each bale of cotton arrives at Avocado's cotton mill from India for processing with a unique number, allowing complete traceability from farm to the final production process.
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Savvy Rest Mattress Protector
The Savvy Rest organic cotton mattress protector is made without any harmful chemicals, including formaldehyde, vinyal, PFCs, pesticides or flame retardants.
Blankets and Throws
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Avocado Organic Cotton Muslin
Avocado Green Mattress' organic cotton gauze blanket is made in India of 100 percent GOTS-certified organic cotton muslin. Even the stitching is cotton, not synthetic. It's got four layers of cotton, is lightweight and airy and is suitable for year-round use. Organic cotton muslin is more breathable and naturally temperature-regulating. It's also MADE SAFE certified, a process that screens for more than 6,500 ingredients dangerous to humans, wildlife or ecosystems. Few brands meet this gold standard for product safety. This is our top recommendation for blankets.
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Coyuchi Organic Cotton
Coyuchi's organic cotton honeycomb blanket is made from organic cotton grown and woven in India. It's GOTS-certified and Made Safe certified. The cotton is tightly woven into a textured jacquard that enhances the performance of organic cotton. It has rounded edges trimmed in color-matched percale fabric. Each blanket is pre-shrunk to retain its shape, year after year and wash after wash.
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Lightweight Organic Cotton
Coyuchi's lightweight organic cotton blanket is made in Germany from organic cotton grown in Turkey. The cotton is spun into a fine chenille yarn and the blanket is later washed to create a puckered look. Each color has a soft white reverse side.
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Organic Matelasse Coverlet
This organic matelasse blanket from Soaring Heart is made from 100 percent organic cotton from India. It's woven in Portugal. It has a stitched texture inspired by quilted kantha cloth and is finished with a simple bound edge. It has a vintage feel and is a great option for those who like layers on their bed. Matelasse is a special weaving technique that creates a puffy, quilted pattern on fabric without using padding or extra layers.
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Waffle Weave Throw
This waffle weave cotton throw blanket from Salt Earth is 100 percent organic and GOTS-certified. It comes in a variety of pastel colors and four sizes. Machine-washable.
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Boll and Branch Organic Cotton Blanket
The Boll and Branch organic cotton waffle blanket is made from 100 percent long-staple organic cotton. It has a three-dimensional springy feel and is exceptionally soft and breathable. It's GOTS-certified and made in a Fair Trade factory.
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Organic French Linen Blanket
This GOTS-certified linen blanket from Soaring Heart is made from 100 percent organic linen grown in France and woven in Turkey. It is weighty but breathable and adapts to your body temperature. It's soft yet very strong and the natural fibers are gentle on skin.
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Boll and Branch Throw Blanket
Boll and Branch’s organic cotton ribbed knit throw is made toxin-free at every step, starting with the seeds, and the cotton is traceable from farm to finished product. Not using pesticides is only the beginning. Boll and Branch doesn’t use any harmful chemicals at any point in the production of their products. The non-GMO long-staple cotton is grown organically on family farms in India and their products are made in Fair Trade factories in India, Turkey and Pakistan. (Their flannel is made in Portugal).
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Eco Terra Beds Organic Herringbone
Eco Terra Bed’s lightweight herringbone pattern blanket made of organic cotton. It's suitable for all seasons as its moisture-wicking qualities help keep you cool in summer and warm in winter. It's affordably-priced and available in three colors: dark gray, royal blue and ivory.
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Savvy Rest Organic
Savvy Rest’s organic cotton blankets are free of any dyes so they keep the natural and varied off-white color of the cotton. While the colors are entirely natural, they are available in two shades, cream or light brown. GOTS-certified, they’re made in the U.S., have a stylish herringbone weave and come in four sizes, from throw to king. They are toxin-free and made without pesticides, bleach, dyes or synthetic materials.
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Plush Beds Comforter
Plush Beds’ comforter is made of Tencel brand Lyosell which is a sustainable biodegradable and non-toxic fiber made from the pulp of trees, often eucalyptus trees. It's designed for hot sleepers in warm climates as it's breathable and has moisture-wicking properties. Free of harmful chemicals, the entire comforter, both the shell and the fill, is made from eucalyptus.
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Avocado's Linen Quilt
Avocado’s natural linen and cotton quilt and throw has an outer linen shell and is filled with GOTS-certified organic cotton. Linen is breathable, naturally thermoregulating and durable and the weight of the blanket is designed to enhance sleep. It’s available is natural or white.