Over the last few years, we've seen a shift in people's attitudes towards sustainability; from fashion to veganism, but there's always room for elevating our new conscious lifestyles, and that begins with tackling at-home sustainability. It's easy enough to practice in your sleep and it all starts with making a more sustainable bed.
We rounded up the top sustainable companies that are redefining our concept of what trendy bedding looks and feels like; from the softest sheet sets made with chemical and cruelty-free manufacturing to partially biodegradable-fill comforters, certified-organic mattresses, fair-trade pillows, and more. The rise in direct-to-consumer bedding brands not only translates to higher quality goods for fairer prices but also to higher quality goods made with fairer environmental practices. In addition to premium eco-friendly products, many of these companies also partner with environmental-protection groups to promote social action, too — whether it's planting a tree per purchase, exploring` alternative energy options, practicing people-first employee ethics and equal pay, or even just minimising water consumption.
Scroll ahead to take a proactive step towards a more sustainable life, starting from the comfort of your own bed.
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SÕL Organics
Touted as sustainable, organic, fair-trade, and transparent, SÕL Organics premium bedding is free of everything from pesticides to herbicides, child labour, and discrimination. The company's tagline of, "Making Ethical Luxury Affordable," with, "Equal pay for all," puts an appropriately comforting seal on its fine sateen to percale sheet bundles made from 100% organic and fair-trade-certified cotton.
Parachute Home
If you're hunting for luxe decor, premium bath essentials, and bestselling bedding all in one place, Parachute has it covered with its sustainably sourced and socially responsible lineup. The premium DTC brand also partners with the United Nations' Nothing But Nets campaign that provides malaria-prevention nets to communities in need.
Ecosophy
The name Ecosophy combines the words eco (household ) and sophy (wisdom) in Greek to encourage people to be wise when making ecological purchases.
This brand's focus is on nature and so uses natural fibres such as organic cotton and organic linen. Their GOTS-certified 100% organic linen bedding is made of flax grown organically in France.
Linen Cupboard
Linen Cupboard prides themselves on their sustainable bedding. From their 100% recycled eco friendly duvet to their 'Smartdown' vegan recycled eco duvets, you'll sleep peacefully knowing you'll be saving the environment.Lily & Mortimer
Lily & Mortimer's organic bedding range is simple but modern. This brand offers organic, fairtrade bedding from duvets to pillow and bed sheets, their cotton is sourced straight Chetna Organic and Fairtrade Intervention programme. This programme is aimed at stabilising the socio economic status of smallholder farmers and improving their skills.
Traidcraft
Since this company was launched in in 1979, Traidcraft have been championing Fair Trade products since by introducing the first fair trade tea. They value organic farming, sustainability and transparency. Now they've expanded their brand and sell much more than tea. This brand now includes food fashion, household items and much more. Their elephant duvet set and two pillowcases as been block printed by hand in India and is made by 100% cotton.
By Nature
"We aim to source the best organic, ethical and sustainable products available," say the founders of By Nature. Their extra soft organic cotton sheets are eco-friendly and luxurious.
Their bestseller is their jasmine silk bedding. This company delivers on having an eco friendly brand that is suitable for people with allergies and sensitive skin. "Silk bedding is hypoallergenic and great for people suffering from allergies."
TOAST
TOAST works with fair trade co-operatives around the world supporting artisans and traditional crafts such as bock printing, embroidery, tie-dye and hand weaving. All its suppliers follow the TOAST Code of Conduct, which providing either the national living wage or the industry benchmark standard - whichever is highest.Over 85% of its used materials are natural, including organic cotton, which makes for the cosiest of bedding in winter and coolest in summer.
John Lewis
If you're looking for affordable eco-friendly bedding John Lewis has you covered. This organic bedding line of bedding is stylish and modern. The organic cotton is made from 200 thread count.
This organic bedding range includes bed sheets, travel sheets and pillow cases.
Fou Furnishings
Fou Furnishings uses the highest quality of cotton that is 100% organic and toxin-free. Their all seasons weight alpaca wool duvets are made in the U.K made with the beautiful alpaca encased in cotton. Alpaca is soft and light to making sure that you will have the best sleeps.
Green Fibres
Since selling their first organic cotton top in 1996, Green Fibres has been committed to sustainability since the launch of their brand.
The Healthy House
The Healthy House (clue is in the name) is big on making sure your household products are healthy. Many people suffer from multiple chemical sensitivity which this brand is dedicated to combatting.
Their bedding is strictly organic and made specifically for people with allergies and chemical sensitivity.
Panda London
The founders of Panda say they want to "redefine what it means to feel at home". They use 100% bamboo which is organically and ethically sourced. Their bamboo bedding line includes duvets, bedding sets, sheets and pillow cases.
Bamboo is also a natural anti-bacterial which is perfect for people who suffer from allergies and skin irritation.