This guide to brands is separated by bedding material, so before we dive into the guide, let’s talk about each type of fabric!

Organic Cotton:

Cotton is a natural fiber — but that doesn’t make it eco-friendly. Growing the cotton crop gobbles up 16% of the world’s insecticides (that’s out of the total pesticides used for food and fiber production combined) while it’s grown on just 2.5% of the world’s land. Organic cotton, on the other hand is free of synthetic pesticides and is never genetically modified. (Just like organic food!) And when we’re talking about bed sheets that we’re getting up close and personal with, we want that stuff to be clean!

When shopping for organic cotton sheets, look for the GOTS-certified seal. That label, which stands for Global Organic Textile Standard, is the highest certification an organic fiber can achieve. Not only does GOTS mean that the cotton crop was grown organically, but it ensures that the entire product was manufactured in a socially and environmentally-friendly way.

Linen:

There are lots of reasons to love linen. Linen is more durable and dries faster than cotton, plus it doesn’t pill easily, and is temperature regulating (making linen the perfect fabric for year-round sheets that will keep you cool in warm months and warm in cooler months!)

And flax, the plant that linen is made from, requires very few (if any) chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Though conventional linen is generally preferred over conventional cotton, organic linen takes it up even one notch higher! Again, GOTS is the certification to look for when shopping for organic linen sheets, though you typically have to pay a significant premium for organic linen. (Want to bring linen into other parts of your life? Take a look at this guide for linen clothing brands.)

TENCEL Lyocell:

TENCEL Lyocell is a silky smooth fabric that’s made from the wood pulp of eucalyptus trees sourced from responsibly-managed forests. This pulp is turned into fabric using a closed loop production process in Austria by the brand Lenzing. This fiber is breathable, soft to the touch, absorbent, and gentle yet durable. Read more about TENCEL here.

Hemp:

Hemp is a hero when it comes to sustainable fibers. Not only does hemp grow super quickly, but it’s hearty and doesn’t require much water to grow. Not to mention, on the same amount of land, you can grow 250% more hemp than cotton and 6 TIMES more fiber than flax. Oh, and there isn’t even currently a known genetically modified hemp crop!

That said, hemp bedding is still not as widely available as the other materials on this list, and tends to lean on the more expensive side.

Brands included in this guide are partners or affiliates. As always all brands featured in guides on Conscious Life & Style meet high standards for sustainability and are brands I believe in!

Organic Cotton Bedding

1. American Blossom Linens

Locally-made, luxuriously soft, and built to last a lifetime, American Blossom Linens are sustainable sheets you’ll sleep well — and consciously — in for years to come. American Blossom Linens produces their 100% organic cotton sheets in the US from pesticide-free cotton grown by the Texas Organic Growers Co-op and spun and woven in mills in North and South Carolina. 

The brand’s earth-friendly bedding comes in both white and unbleached natural. They also have a dye-free, colored bedding option made from Foxfibre® Colored Cotton.

Sizes: Crib, Twin – California King

Price: Sets start at $229

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2. SOL Organics

Luxuriously smooth and made from 100% Fair Trade and GOTS-certified organic cotton, you’ll be sleeping soundly in SOL Organics’ sustainable sheets. The brand has both silky sateen sheets perfect for cozying up in cooler months and crisp percale sheets for the warmer ones. And for year-round temperature-regulating bedding, take a peek at SOL Organics’ European Flax Linen sheets.

Sizes: Twin – California King

Other Fabrics Available: Linen

Price: Sets start at $99

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3. Origanami by hülyahome

Origanami by hülyahome creates heirloom-quality, luxuriously soft sateen and cool, crisp percale bedding. Their bed linens and duvets are made with long-staple Fairtrade and GOTS-Certified Non-GMO organic cotton.

All of the organic cotton hülyahome sources is grown and hand-picked in Maharashtra, India by farmers using sustainable and regenerative practices like composting, cover crops, and crop rotation — pretty impressive! This earth-minded brand’s bedding is also colored with organic dyes and all water used is treated and cleaned before being sent back to nature.

Plus, hülyahome’s products and packaging is completely plastic-free. The buttons on their duvet sets are made from sustainable coconut wood and their bedding comes in an FSC-certified repurposable storage box.

The brand is truly environmentally and socially conscious throughout each step of the process!

Sizes: Twin, Full, Queen, King, California King

Price: Sheet Sets Start at $79; Sheet/Duvet Sets Start at $139

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4. Coyuchi

Coyuchi is an established sustainable home and lifestyle brand that’s been producing organic bedding for decades! The brand has plenty of GOTS-certified organic cotton bedding and bath products as well as Fair Trade-Certified organic ones. And Coyuchi even has a climate-beneficial collection made up of wool items sourced from farms using regenerative practices that capture carbon from the atmosphere into their soils.

As if that wasn’t enough, the company also has a 2nd Home program, where they recycle or upcycle your used Coyuchi sheets to keep those linens out of the landfill.

Sizes: Twin – California King

Other Fabrics Available: Organic Linen, Wool

Price: Sets start at $128

Explore Coyuchi

5. PACT

Go-to sustainable fashion brand PACT also has organic cotton bedding —and the bedding from PACT is made with the same integrity, too. The brand’s bedding is made with GOTS-certified organic cotton in a Fair Trade certified factory.

Sizes: Twin – California King

Price: Sets start at $100

Use code CONSCIOUSSTYLE20 for 20% off

Explore PACT’s Organic Bedding

More Organic Cotton Bedding Brands:

Aizome Bedding

Anchal Project

Boll & Branch

Delilah Home

Grund

If Only Home

Jefferson Lane

Naturepedic (Has organic toppers and mattress protector pads as well)

Homestead

Pehr (Crib Bedding)

Savvy Rest

The Company Store (Certain collections are organic)

Under the Canopy

Veraj

White Lotus Home

Linen Bedding

1. Magic Linen

For the minimalists looking to add some crisp, neutral freshness to their boudoir, Magic Linen has you covered. Made from cool and breathable pure linen that’s been treated with a stone-washing process to offer unparalleled softness, the brand has a wide range of sheet sets, duvet covers, pillowcases, blankets, throws, and even couch covers if you’d like to maintain a cohesive color scheme throughout your humble abode.

We love the conscious details like coconut button closures and compostable packaging to help you feel extra confident about your bedding whenever you snuggle up.

Size Range: Twin – King

Price: Sets start at $212

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2. April Notes

April Notes is a small, women-owned sustainable bedding brand with gorgeous linen sheets and duvet covers available in a range of earthy cozy colors like rose, almond, and moss green.

The brand sources STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified linen made from European Flax and operates with an on-demand model to minimize waste of textiles and resources.

This eco-minded homewares label also ships their products in plant-based compostable packaging!

Sizes: US Twin – California King | AU Queen & King | EU/UK Single

Price: Pillowcases from $24, Sheets from $90, Duvet Covers from $160

Check Out April Notes’ Linen Bedding

3. Area Home

Founded in Sweden by Anki Spets, Area Home creates exceptional quality products made from eco, natural fibers like linen and organic cotton. The brand’s bedding products are all made in Europe.

Area Home’s linen is GOTS organic certified and dew retted, which is the most sustainable form of retting (many brands use chemical retting).

Sizes: Full – California King

Other Fabrics Available: Organic Cotton, Wool

Price: Linen sets start at $657

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4. VivaTerra

VivaTerra, or “living earth”, is a brand dedicated to providing eco-friendly home goods — from reclaimed wood furnishings to linen bedding! They have some really beautiful linen sets available as well as some organic cotton bedding pieces, too.

When shopping on VivaTerra, you can use their value symbols to help guide you based on which sustainability or ethical values are most important to you when shopping.

Sizes: Queen and King

Other Fabrics Available: Organic Cotton

Price: Sets start at $249

Explore VivaTerra

5. Brooklinen

Brooklinen creates high-quality sheets from — you guessed it — linen! The brand is able to provide long-lasting, durable bedding from this earth-minded material by skipping a whole bunch of the traditional retail middlemen.

And as for comfort? The reviews on their site (tens of thousands of them) speak for themselves!

Sizes: Full – California King

Price: Sets start at $249

Explore Brooklinen

More Linen Bedding Brands:

The Citizenry

Parachute

Elkie & Ark (Also has organic cotton bedding)

Linoto (Organic linen)

Sijo (Also have bamboo lyocell bedding)

TENCEL Lyocell Bedding

1. Eucalypso

Eucalypso has super silky OEKO-TEX-certified TENCEL Lyocell bedding crafted out of responsibly-sourced organic eucalyptus. The women- and POC-owned brand’s premium bedding is breathable, hypoallergenic, and antibacterial.

Sizes: Full – California King

Price: Sets start at $2

Explore Eucalypso on Made Trade

2. Nest Bedding

Nest Bedding has super smooth TENCEL Lyocell bedding in a variety of lovely cozy colors. The brand reports that Tencel wicks moisture 50% more effectively and many reviewers have expressed that the sheets are super soft to the touch while being breathable as well.

Sizes: Twin – California King

Other Fabrics Available: Organic Cotton, Wool

Price: Tencel sets start at $119

Explore Nest Bedding’s Tencel Sheets

3. Bearaby

Bearaby creates quality weighted blankets from natural fibers. The brand has an organic cotton napper has well as a tree napper made from Tencel. The brand has been featured in Oprah — and I can see why! The team sent me one of their blankets and it’s so luxuriously comfy and cozy.

Sizes: N/A; Weighted blankets range from 15 – 25 Ibs

Other Fabrics Available: Organic Cotton

Price: Nappers start at $249; Sleepers start at $199

Explore Bearaby’s Blankets and Sleepers

More TENCEL and Eucalyptus Bedding Brands:

Buffy (Sources their eucalyptus from regenerative forests)

Plush Beds (Also has organic cotton)

HOOT

Hemp Bedding

1. West Elm (Blend Fabric)

West Elm is bringing hemp bedding to the mainstream. Hemp is a sustainable wonder fiber, but it’s still pretty expensive, so West Elm has created a line of comforters, bed sheets made with hemp and organic cotton. (The make-up of the blend varies by product, hemp tends to make up 50 – 60% with cotton being around 40 – 50%.)

Sizes: Full – California King

Other Fabrics Available: Organic Cotton, Tencel, Linen

Price: Hemp/Cotton sets start at $240

More Hemp Bedding Brands:

Jungmaven (100% Hemp)

Delilah Home (100% Hemp)

Etsy (Fiber content varies by brand)

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Whether you’re looking for a travel pillow, body pillow, or sleep pillow, one of the eco-friendly pillow brands below is bound to have what you’re looking for. 

What Goes Into an Eco-Friendly Pillow?

When deciding if a pillow is sustainable, transparency is key. In general, if sourcing, materials, or production methods are unclear, the company is most likely not a sustainable one.  

A sustainable pillow will be made from eco-friendly, non-toxic materials. This means no harmful chemicals or synthetic materials. The materials used will be sustainable and responsibly sourced, such as organic cotton and natural dye. 

Sustainable pillows, and brands, will most likely have one or more of the certifications listed below. These certifications verify that the materials and production methods a company is using comply with trusted global standards. 

Additionally, sustainable pillow companies will produce their products in a way that doesn’t involve exploitative labor. They will implement production methods that are eco-friendly and ethical – benefitting both their workers and the planet. 

Non-Toxic Pillow Materials to Look for — and Materials to Avoid

Below you’ll find some of the most common and sustainable materials to look for when it comes to eco-friendly pillows:

• GOTS-certified organic cotton 
• Sustainably sourced organic kapok fiber
• GOLS organic certified latex 
• Responsibly sourced, organic or Woolmark certified wool
• Natural, ethically sourced down
• BPA-free recycled PET
• Eucalyptus Lyocell
• Sustainable hemp 
• AAA grade 100% long-strand mulberry silk
• Sustainably sourced bamboo
• Buckwheat hulls
• Natural dyes
• No chemical fire retardants

If a pillow has any of the following materials, it’s most likely not sustainable: 

• Synthetic polyurethane foam or memory foam
• Chemical flame retardants or harmful chemicals
• Synthetic materials or proprietary blends where the full materials are not disclosed
• Synthetic latex
• Polyester

Certifications for Eco-Friendly Pillows

Certifications are a great way to ensure a brand isn’t greenwashing. If a company has one or more of the following certifications, they are most likely a sustainable and trustworthy brand. 

eco-INSTITUT certified: A German certification that measures a material’s emission level and verifies if it is responsibly sourced. 

FLOCERT: An Independent global certifier that ensures a company truly meets fair-trade and other leading sustainability certification standards. 

Made Safe: A U.S. certification that verifies products are safe for everyday use. 

Greenguard Gold: Greenguard Gold Certified products must meet a low chemical emission level that ensures it is safe to use. 

OEKO-TEX: OEKO-TEX offers six different certifications that measure if various materials and textiles are free of harmful substances and safe for use. 

FSC Certified: A US certification that verifies materials are sustainably sourced from responsible forests. 

GOTS-Certified: The Global Organic Textile Standard is the leading certification for any organic fibers. It ensures that your material is up to this standard, no matter where it’s produced. 

GOLS-Certified: Global Organic Latex Standard verifies that latex is 100% organically grown and natural. 

USDA Organic: This US certification ensures that materials like wool or cotton are grown without chemicals and that meet a specific standard. 

Where to Find Eco-Friendly Pillows

Note that some of the brands below are affiliates, meaning we’ll earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you choose to purchase through these links. As always, all brands meet rigorous criteria for sustainability and are brands we love — and that we think you’ll love too!

1. Avocado

Based In: USA | Made In: USA

Sustainable Materials: No chemical retardants; organic GOTS-certified cotton and kapok fiber, GOLS organic certified latex

Price: $25-$199

Avocado is one of the leading brands for eco-friendly pillows. They are a climate neutral B-corp that sources their materials from their own Fair-Trade farms in India and Guatemala. Each pillow is handcrafted in their local GOTS-certified factories. 

Plus, Avocado has the trusted certifications you want like Gold Certified vegan, Eco-Institut certified and Made Safe certified. 

2. Eco Sleep

Based In: USA | Made In: USA

Sustainable Materials: Organic cotton, Joma wool, 100% natural latex

Price: $39.99- $149

Eco Sleep is a family-run company that produces non-toxic pillows locally. They offer four different types of sustainable, antimicrobial pillows at an accessible price point. 

While Eco Sleep uses great sustainable materials overall, they do have some room to improve. They use foam in two of their pillows, including memory foam. More transparency is needed on how eco-friendly their foam is. 

3. Savvy Rest

Based In: USA | Made In: USA

Sustainable Materials: Organic wool, natural USDA and GOLS-certified Dunlop or Talalay latex, organic cotton, organic kapok fiber, natural dye

Price: $29-$239

Savvy Rest has a large selection of eco-friendly pillows, with eight different styles to choose from, including body and contour pillows. Savvy uses a variety of sustainable materials and even offers customizable filling options. 

Savvy Rest is both a B Corp and a GOTS-certified organic company, as are their factories. 

*Use code CONSCIOUSSTYLE20 for 20% off at Savvy Rest!*

4. Coyuchi

Based In: USA | Made In: Sri Lanka

Sustainable Materials: GOLS Certified Organic Latex, GOTS certified Organic Cotton, sustainably sourced Down; reusable cloth bag packaging 

Price: $68-$198

Coyuchi is a woman-owned, Made Safe Certified company. They produce four different types of organic latex pillows including a body pillow. 

Coyuchi uses Fair-trade certified factories and a circular production process. They are also a 1% for the planet partner. 

5. SOL Organics

Based In: US | Made In: India

Sustainable Materials: Certified 100% Organic cotton, 100% Canadian down, non-toxic dyes; pesticide & harmful chemical free, hypoallergenic

Price: $169

SOL Organics is a BIPOC-owned and family-run company. They are passionate about ethical production and only work with FLO, OEKO-TEX, GOTS, and Fair-Trade Certified manufacturers. 

Responsibly made with care, you can sleep soundly on these sustainable down pillows. 

6. Birch

Based In: USA | Made In: USA

Sustainable Materials: GOTS-certified organic cotton, organic birch wool, 100% natural Talalay latex, recycled polyester filling; chemical fire retardant free

Price: $75-$119

Birch offers two different non-toxic pillows. Their organic pillow comes with a 100 night trial and is Greenguard Gold and GOTS Certified. 

Their eco-rest pillow is GOTS and Fair Trade certified. Both are handmade in a Fair Trade certified factory.  

7. Sleep & Beyond

Based In: USA | Made In: Kyrgyzstan, India, China

Sustainable Materials: 100% natural or organic wool and latex; GOTS, Woolmark and OEKO-TEX Certified

Price: $49-$139

Sleep & Beyond is a BIPOC-owned company that offers nine different types of eco-friendly pillows, including a travel pillow. They have a handy comparison guide so you can easily find the best fit for you. 

Sleep & Beyond produces everything in Fair-trade Certified and solar factories using zero waste production. 

8. Buffy

Based In: USA | Made In: USA

Sustainable Materials: GRS or RCS certified BPA free Recycled PET filling, Eucalyptus Lyocell, hemp linen; packaging made from FSC certified recycled materials

Price: $49-$99

Buffy is another awesome BIPOC owned company that has all of your sustainable bedding needs. They produce extensive pillow offerings including travel pillows and body pillows. 

Buffy is working toward closed loop and zero waste production and offsets their CO2 emissions. 

9. Cozy Earth

Based in: USA | Made In: China 

Sustainable Materials: Bamboo viscose, AAA grade 100% long-strand mulberry silk, natural dye; toxic chemical free

Price: $279-$329

Cozy Earth is an ethically produced bedding company founded by a husband and wife. Their popular, luxurious sustainable silk pillows come with a 100 night trial. 

They are FSC, Eco-cert, OEKO-TEX, SGS, and IAF certified. Pair it with their bamboo pillow cases for a complete set. 

10. White Lotus Home

Based In: USA | Made In: USA

Sustainable Materials: Sustainably grown Buckwheat, kapok fiber, organic cotton, natural and GOTS certified organic wool, upcycled materials, natural latex 

Price: $27-$186 

White Lotus Home is a BIPOC owned company that has been hand making sustainable bedding in the US since 1981. They are GOTS Certified and a member of Green America & the Organic Trade Association. 

White Lotus has all your pillow needs covered. They make sleep, contour, travel, and toddler pillows, as well as decorative pillow inserts. 

11. Organic Textiles

Based In: USA

Sustainable Materials: 100% natural & organic latex, natural Australian wool, kapok fiber, natural down, GOTS and GOLS certified cotton

Price: $60-$117

Organic Textiles is a great company for finding sustainable pillows from a variety of materials. They even offer extra pillow fillings for a customisable feel. 

All of their products are pesticide & toxic chemical free as well as hypoallergenic. Organic Textiles is Green America Approved Certified and uses Fair-Trade manufacturers. 

12. Boll & Branch

Based In: USA | Made In: USA, India 

Sustainable Materials: OEKO-TEX standard locally and responsibly sourced Down, 100% organic cotton, hypoallergenic synthetic down alternative; recycled packaging 

Price: $58-$168

Another great husband and wife owned company is Boll & Branch. They offer harmful chemical free, non-toxic Down and Down alternative pillows. 

They are passionate about ethical manufacturing, so they only work with child-labor-free, Fair-trade manufacturers.

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About The Author:

Alicia Briggs is a writer & editor specializing in slow travel & sustainable living. She’s worked in journalism since 2016 and currently writes for a variety of publications such as Sustainably Chic and Hidden Lemur. She has been a full-time traveler since 2018 and runs her own blog, Learning the Local Way, where she covers responsible travel & living tips.

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Everyone wants to get a good night’s sleep, but choosing conventional mattresses could do more harm than good. Many mattresses are made from synthetic materials that are hazardous to our health and the environment. 

A solution for that? Choosing a sustainable mattress instead. Below we’ve included 10 eco-friendly mattress brands with a minimal footprint that will ensure a healthy, and restful, night’s sleep.

What Makes a Mattress Sustainable? 

There are numerous factors that make a mattress sustainable. Sustainable mattress companies will use eco-friendly production methods and ethical business practices, including paying their workers a fair wage and using lower impact and organic materials. 

When trying to decide if a mattress brand is sustainable, it’s important to look for transparency. Each company should include what materials they use, as well as how and where they manufacture their products. 

It’s always a good sign if the company manufactures locally, as this cuts down on their carbon emissions and typically ensures more transparency. It’s also a great sign if they own their own factories, or note that they do audits of the factories they work with, to ensure ethical working conditions and fair pay. 

Sustainable brands will take extra steps to lower or offset their carbon emissions. They may also donate to or partner with various organizations, typically centered on environmental issues.

Another thing to consider before purchasing a mattress is its longevity. Mattresses built to last a lifetime are always a more sustainable choice than conventional mattresses that wear out after a few years and end up in a landfill. All of the mattresses listed below have 25 years to lifetime guarantees!

Mattress Materials to Look For (and Materials to Avoid)

Sustainable mattresses will be made from natural, non-toxic, and sustainably sourced materials, ideally with certifications. 

Some great eco-friendly materials to look out for are:

• GOTS Certified Organic Cotton 
• Sustainably sourced wool 
• Natural Dunlop or Talalay Latex, ideally GOLS certified or OEKO- standard
• Non-toxic, water-based adhesive

Avoid companies that use synthetic materials, plastics, flame retardants, or other toxic chemicals. This includes conventional foam, rubber, and synthetic latex, which should be avoided at all costs.  

Eco-Friendly Mattress Certifications to Know

When trying to determine if a mattress company is truly sustainable, look for proper credentials that backup their claims, like the following certifications:

GOTS-Certified: GOTS stands for Global Organic Textile Standard. This is the leading certification for any organic fibers and ensures that your material is up to this standard, no matter where it’s produced. 

GOLS-Certified: GOLS means Global Organic Latex Standard. This certification ensures that it’s 100% organically grown natural latex and approved raw materials.

Cradle to Cradle Gold-Certified: This is a global certification that ensures a product is made in a safe, responsible, and circular way. 

Greenguard Gold: Any product that is Greenguard Gold Certified means it meets a low chemical emission standard so it’s safe to use. 

Eco-Institut Certified: A German certification that ensures mattresses are low-pollutant and have low chemical emissions. 

Made Safe: A U.S. certification that ensures products are safe for everyday use. 

Rainforest Alliance Certified: Any product with this certification means it was produced in a way that is socially, economically, and environmentally responsible, particularly as it relates to forests and the climate.

OEKO-TEX: OEKO-TEX offers six different certifications that test various materials and textiles to measure that they are free of harmful substances and safe for use. 

FSC Certified: This US certification means that materials are sustainably sourced from responsible forests. 

Where to Find Eco-Friendly Mattresses

Note that some of the brands below are affiliates, meaning we’ll earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you choose to purchase through these links. As always, all brands meet rigorous criteria for sustainability and are brands we love — and that we think you’ll love too!

1. Eco Sleep

Based In: US | Made In: US

Highlights: Locally made, family-run; uses organic cotton, Joma wool, 100% natural latex, and other sustainably sourced materials 

Price: $899-$1499

Eco Sleep is the ideal sustainable mattress pick for sensitive sleepers. Their flippable mattress is designed to relax muscles and relieve tension. One side is made for side sleepers while the other side is best for stomach and back sleepers. Don’t take our word for it though — they offer a 120-day free trial so you can see for yourself if it’s the right mattress for you. 

2. Savvy Rest

Based In: US | Made In: US

Highlights: GOTS-certified organic company and factories; organic wool, natural USDA- and GOLS- certified Dunlop or Cradle to Cradle Gold-certified Talalay latex and organic cotton

Price: $1199-$4799

One of the more standout features of Savvy Rest is their ability to customize your mattress to fit your needs. If you’re a couple, they can even customize each side. This B Corp also designs non-toxic furniture, including bed frames to complete your bedroom set. 

*Use code CONSCIOUSSTYLE20 for 20% off at Savvy Rest!*

3. Avocado

Based In: US | Made In: US

Highlights: Climate-neutral; No chemical retardants; Eco-Institut certified, sustainably-sourced Dunlop latex, GOTS-certified cotton and wool from their own sheep herd; Handcrafted in their own local GOTS-certified factories; Fair Trade, Greenguard Gold and Made Safe, and B-Corp certified

Price: $279-$3,339

Avocado is leading the way in sustainability efforts as far as mattress brands go. They offer a variety of eco-friendly mattresses to choose from depending on your needs, as well as crib mattresses and various household goods. They also have a 1-year trial to ensure you have ample opportunity to try their sustainable mattresses out before you commit. 

4. Awara

Based In: US | Made In: China

Highlights: Rainforest Alliance certified natural Dunlop latex, organic cotton, 100% organic sustainably-sourced New Zealand wool, water-based non-toxic adhesives; 10 trees planted for each mattress; lifetime warranty

Price: $1,398- $2,598

Awara offers two different natural mattress options as well as a 1-year trial and forever warranty. They provide an accessible price point and financing options to ensure a sustainable sleep is a possibility for most. Another highlight worth noting is that they partnered with ClimatePartner to plant trees for every Awara purchase. 

5. Plushbeds

Based In: US | Made In: US

Highlights: USDA-certified organic cotton, wool, and latex; GOTS organic cotton and wool; OEKO-TEX certified latex; FSC- Control Union- and Greenguard certified; ethical in-house production; sources ethically harvested materials 

Price: $300-$2000

Plushbeds has almost every certification one could want in a sustainable mattress company. They have been making handcrafted mattresses for over a decade in GOTS and GOLS-certified factories. One notable initiative from Plushbeds is that they also provide annual scholarships to students working in environmental fields. 

6. Spindle

Based In: US | Made In: US

Highlights: family-run company, OEKO-TEX certified organic Dunlop latex, organic cotton, organic wool; no chemical fire retardants, rubber, or VOCS; donates 10% of proceeds to environmental organizations

Price: $1800-$1500

Spindler is a fourth-generation family-run company that deeply values their customers. Thanks to their direct-to-consumer model, they can offer high-quality sustainable mattresses at a competitive price. Like many of these companies, they offer a 365-day trial and a 10-year warranty. Spindler also donates one mattress per every 10 mattresses sold.

7. Turmerry

Based In: US | Made In: Sri Lanka

Highlights: Fairtrade, child labor free suppliers and carbon-neutral factory; WOC-owned; Organic cotton, natural latex grown in Sri Lanka, New Zealand wool; OEKO-TEX certified

Price: $899-$2499

Turmerry is a wonderful eco-friendly mattress company when it comes to offering a wide range of options. From mattresses of all sizes and styles to a variety of sustainable bedding options, Turmerry has something for everyone. Turmerry also partners with American Forests to plant a tree for every purchase made. 

8. Essentia

Based In: Canada | Made In: Canada

Highlights: 100% vegan, made in a certified organic factory, GOLS-certified organic Dunlop latex, GOTS-certified organic cotton; only natural memory foam mattress

Price: $649-$8790 

Essentia offers four different eco-friendly collections tailored to your needs. Whether it’s spinal support, deeper sleep, or a custom design you’re after, Essentia likely has what you’re looking for. Each organic mattress is handcrafted in their GOTS and GOLS certified factory and comes with a 120-night trial. 

9. Birch

Based In: US | Made In: US

Highlights: Fair Trade certified factory; sustainable supply chain; GOTS-certified organic cotton, organic birch wool, 100% natural Talalay latex; free of chemical fire retardants 

Price: $1299-$2899

Birch handcrafts mattresses locally in the US from a variety of sustainable materials, with ergonomic pressure relief technology. They sell online and at numerous storefronts nationally. Their 100-day trial period and 25-year warranty take the risk out of trying these eco-friendly mattresses. 

10. Naturepedic

Based In: US | Made In: US

Highlights: GOTS-certified cotton and wool, GOLS-certified latex; manufactures in their own factories in the US; Greenguard Gold, Rainforest Alliance, Made Safe, and FSC-certified; family-run company; 1% For The Planet member 

Price: $259-$4799

Naturepedic designs wonderful organic mattresses for the whole family, from adult to baby size. Operating since 2003, this family-run company takes extra steps to produce toxic-chemical-free, luxury mattresses. They also sell online and in a variety of storefronts across the US. 

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The Benefits of Linen in Your Home

When it comes to home textiles, linen is a preferable fabric thanks to its thermal regulating properties (perfect for bedding & blankets) and its lived-in feeling (instantly makes a space feel more ‘home-y”!). 

Plus, natural fibers are typically better when trying to keep your indoor air healthy and safe. That said, not all natural fabrics are created equal because they can still be grown with pesticides and be colored with toxic dyes or treated with potentially hazardous chemicals. 

Look for certifications like Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex that vets products to ensure they are free of harmful substances. Not only is this good for you and your home, but it’s better for the outside environment as well.

Linen can also be a more eco-conscious fabric choice than conventional cotton and synthetic fabrics like polyester. 

The plant used in linen, flax, often “comes close to the organic standard without trying” according to the CFDA, and in many cases can be cultivated with natural rainfall alone.

Where to Find Linen Home Goods

I’m excited to partner with Sauths for this guide because they have a beautiful selection of linen home decor and home goods. And their linen products are Oeko-Tex certified and all responsibly-made in small batches locally in Lithuania at a family-owned production house.

This factory uses geothermal heating, a clean self-renewable heating method that doesn’t release any harmful substances, to minimize their carbon footprint too! 

Taking responsibility for their supply chain, every person involved in Sauths’ production process earns fair wages and has good working conditions and a safe environment. Sauths ensures that the high working standards set by the European Union are being met through regular third-party audits.

Another highlight of Sauths is that they have a zero waste mindset and have no production waste. Larger scraps are upcycled into other textile products such as towels, hair bands, and bags while small pieces that aren’t suitable for textile items are recycled into other types of products.

And this sustainable mindset is ingrained in Sauths company culture too — a large proportion of Sauths factory team members commute by bicycle to work!

[This guide is sponsored by Sauths. As always, we only partner with brands who meet strict standards for sustainability and are brands we truly love — and that we think you’ll love too!]

Linen Bedding

Linen is such a wonderful fabric choice for bedding because it has natural thermal regulating properties, which keep you cool in hotter weather and cozy in colder weather. 

The fabric is also more breathable than other common bedding materials like cotton and polyester blends.

Linen Duvet Cover

There’s nothing dreamier than an earthy-hued linen duvet! This one from Sauths is available in Twin through California King for US customers and Single through Super King for EU and UK-based customers. I’m personally a big fan of the beige but it’s available in a variety of other colors, from clay to chambray blue, as well.

Linen Pillowcase

Rest easy with a soft breathable pillowcase made from certified toxic-free linen. The pillowcases from Sauths are made from 100% European Flax linen and come with button closures. You can either coordinate your pillowcases with your duvet or mix and match for a more layered look.

Linen Blanket

Cozy up in 100% linen with these colorful two-tone blankets, available in terracotta, clay, and sky blue. As mentioned earlier, linen is a great thermo-regulating fabric that will not only keep you cool on hot days, but can keep you warm on colder days too! Plus, it’s breathable, so it’ll keep you cozy without making you feel sweaty.

Linen Kitchen Goods

Linen Placemat

Dine in style with sustainably-made linen placemats crafted from Oeko-Tex certified linen. Soft table linens add an especially cozy touch to wooden tables! These minimalist placemats are available in beige, dusty pink, and dark blue and can be easily washed in cooler temperatures.

Linen Apron

Protect your clothes while you cook up your farm-to-table creations in a lightweight linen apron. The aprons from Sauths — which are available in clay, beige, peach, and rose — also feature a convenient front pocket for placing cooking utensils or a kitchen towel for convenient access.

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(And, Sauths also has a lovely selection of linen clothing, which is also made from Oeko-Tex certified linen and produced sustainably in small batches in Lithuania.)

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