Mindful living doesn’t stop at reusable water bottles and compost bins — it extends to every part of your home, including your bed. With organic cotton sheets, fair-trade pillows, and biodegradable-fill comforters, your bed can be as eco-conscious as the rest of your lifestyle. And thanks to the rise of direct-to-consumer bedding brands, sustainable sleep has never been more accessible. These companies aren’t just offering higher-quality goods at fairer prices — they’re also reducing chemical use, minimizing water waste, and even planting trees per purchase.
To help you build a greener bedtime routine, we’ve rounded up the best sustainable bedding and mattress brands that are redefining what eco-friendly sleep looks and feels like. We’re also breaking down which certifications actually matter (because greenwashing is real) and sharing all the best deals you can score right now. Scroll ahead to make a difference — without leaving bed.
What to Consider When Shopping for Sustainable Bedding
Sustainable shopping can feel overwhelming, but Ashlee Piper, author of Give a Sht: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet*, suggests starting with your priorities.
“I think of sustainability as more of a ‘choose your own adventure’ rather than a hard-and-fast set of rules,” she says. Do you care most about materials, ethical production, or low-impact manufacturing? Defining what matters to you helps cut through the noise.
Certifications That Matter
To avoid greenwashing, Anna Turns, environmental journalist and author of Go Toxic Free: Easy and Sustainable Ways to Reduce Chemical Pollution, recommends looking for third-party certifications that verify sustainability claims. If a brand isn’t transparent about these, that’s a red flag. Here are key ones to look for:
GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) — Ensures organic fiber sourcing, ethical factory conditions, and sustainable production.
GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard) — Found in organic latex mattresses, verifying eco-friendly harvesting and processing.
Oeko-Tex — Confirms textiles are free from harmful chemicals and sometimes verifies ethical production.
Made Safe — Screens brands against a list of over 6,500 banned or restricted substances.
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) — Verifies responsible forestry and ethical labor practices.
eco-INSTITUT Label — Tests mattresses for low pollutants and emissions.
Climate Neutral Certification — Holds brands accountable for their carbon footprint and emissions reduction.
Think About the Product Lifecycle
Turns also stresses the importance of looking beyond materials. “True sustainability stems from designing out of waste,” she says. Consider how the bedding is made, packaged, and ultimately disposed of. The most responsible brands use recyclable materials, offset carbon emissions, and even offer take-back programs for old mattresses.
Re-use & Repair When You Can
The most eco-friendly option? Make what you have last. Piper swears by linen for its durability and minimal water usage. “Flax grows plentifully with little water, and linen has a fabulous lifespan that gets better with every wash and use,” she explains. When it starts to wear out, she repurposes it as dishcloths or cleaning rags — and if naturally dyed, composts it once it’s threadbare.
The Best Sustainable Bedding Brands
Quince
Not only does Quince make our favorite cashmere cardigan (a travel go-to, according to senior writer Venus Wong), but it also offers quite the selection of excellently-priced and highly-rated organic cotton and Oeko-Tex-certified European linen bedding.
Bed Threads
Bed Threads keeps it cool with flax linen sheets that use less water and fewer pesticides than other fabrics. The brand operates with carbon-neutral manufacturing and plastic-free packaging — and lets you mix and match 25 naturally dyed colors to build your perfect bundle.
Brooklinen
Did you know this popular bedding brand makes Oeko-Tex certified linen sheets? Made from European flax, they come in 14 colorways and keep things breezy in summer — yet warm and cozy all winter.
Avocado
This B Corp-certified bedding brand handcrafts its California-made mattresses using premium natural, non-toxic, and organic materials. Each product is GreenGuard Gold certified for low emissions, and the brand gives back — donating 2% of its annual revenue to nonprofit organizations.
Parachute Home
In 2022, Parachute Home earned its Climate Neutral certification, and its core products are Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified. But the brand isn’t stopping there. It’s on track to make 70% of its materials GOTS-certified organic, biodegradable Tencel Lyocell, or GRS recycled polyester, by 2035 — nearly doubling its current efforts.
Boll & Branch
Boll & Branch goes beyond bedding with ethically sourced mattresses, pillows, bath essentials, and sheet sets — all designed with sustainability and fair wages in mind. The brand uses FSC-certified recyclable packaging, ensures full traceability, and was the first linen manufacturer to earn Fair Trade certification.
Cozy Earth
This Oprah-approved brand stocks everything from super-soft, temperature-regulating sleepwear to ethically crafted, chemical-free bedding. Made with Oeko-Tex-certified linen and organic bamboo, its fabrics are free from toxic dyes and processed in a closed-loop system for a lower environmental impact.
The Citizenry
The Citizenry keeps things Fair Trade-certified and intentionally made. This direct-to-consumer brand partners with artisans worldwide to create handcrafted home goods in limited quantities, cutting out the middleman to directly support local communities. Its GOTS and Oeko-Tex-certified cotton bedding and bath towels bring quality and craftsmanship straight to your home.
Magic Linen
Magic Linen keeps things mindful with 100% European flax sourced locally from Lithuania and neighboring countries to reduce its carbon footprint. Its Oeko-Tex-certified linen is free from harmful substances, and its made-to-order production minimizes waste. Even leftover fabric gets repurposed into pieces like Zero-Waste Tea Towels and Double Oven Mitts — proving that every thread counts.
Tekla
Tekla blends Danish minimalism with uncompromising quality, crafting elevated home essentials designed to last beyond trend cycles. From crisp, modern bedding to plush bath towels and cozy sleepwear, every piece is made with responsibly sourced fibers and a timeless design ethos. As a B Corp-certified brand, Tekla prioritizes low-impact materials, ethical production, and carbon-conscious practices — proving that great design and mindful choices can go hand in hand.
Saatva
Saatva makes high-quality reader-favorite mattresses in the U.S., with 14 factories strategically placed to cut transport emissions. It also partners with Evertreen to plant trees and is a member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council. Made with GOTS-certified organic cotton, GOLS-certified latex, and REPREVE recycled polyester, its mattresses are also GreenGuard Gold-certified and eco-INSTITUT-certified — meaning no trace of hazardous chemicals.
Cultiver
All of Cultiver’s European linen is Oeko-Tex-certified, guaranteeing high-quality flax with full traceability — and a luxe feel to match. Designed for effortless elegance, its bedding gets softer with every wash, making it a timeless staple for any bedroom.
Coyuchi
Founded over 30 years ago in Northern California, this Fair Trade and Made Safe-certified brand has been ahead of the eco-conscious curve. Its organically farmed materials cut carbon emissions by 60%, while chemical-free fibers make for ultra-soft, waste-efficient bedding. No toxic dyes, no synthetic softeners — just mindfully made comfort, from bed to bath and beyond.
Ettitude
This brand brings its founder’s vision to life: bedding that’s as soft as silk, sustainable as hemp, and breathable as linen — all at the price of cotton. Its patented CleanBamboo fiber is a lyocell made from organic bamboo, processed with a food-grade organic solvent for a toxin-free finish. From sheets to sleepwear to bath essentials, every piece is Oeko-Tex Class I baby-safe and packaged with the planet in mind.
SÕL Organics
SÕL Organics keeps it simple: organic, fair trade, and transparently made, its premium bedding is free from pesticides, herbicides, and anything else you wouldn’t want to sleep on. True to its tagline — “making ethical luxury affordable” — the brand ensures equal pay for all while crafting 100% organic, fair-trade cotton and Oeko-Tex-certified European linen.
Eucalypso Home
Eucalypso Home checks all the boxes with ISO Standard, Oeko-Tex, PEFC and FSC certifications. Its 100% Tencel Lyocell is derived from eucalyptus and made through a closed-loop process that recycles nearly all water and solvents — keeping its environmental impact to a minimum.
Buffy
Buffy’s super-soft comforters are as eco-conscious as they are cozy. The Tencel eucalyptus lyocell shell is FSC and PEFC-certified, while the fluffy filling is made from recycled water bottles — 50 bottles saved per comforter, plus 12 geese spared in the process.
Sijo
Sijo’s AiryWeight sheets are crafted from FSC and PEFC-certified eucalyptus wood, making them light, breathable, and naturally cool. Oeko-Tex certified and free from harmful chemicals, they’re also moisture-wicking, hypoallergenic, and antimicrobial — perfect for hot sleepers.
Kotn
Kotn is a B Corp-certified brand that keeps things timeless with natural fibers sourced directly from the Better Cotton Initiative and small, family-run farms in Egypt. Its 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton sateen duvet and sham sets bring a luxe feel in nine perfectly muted shades — the kind of bedding that only gets better with time.
Under The Canopy
Under the Canopy proves that eco-conscious bedding and bath essentials don’t have to break the bank. The brand keeps its standards high with Fair Trade, GOTS, Oeko-Tex, and FSC certifications, ensuring every piece is thoughtfully made from start to finish.
Piglet In Bed
Piglet in Bed believes in comfort that lasts a lifetime. From its breathable, responsibly sourced linen bedding to cozy sleepwear and homewares, the brand embraces low-maintenance luxury that only gets softer with time. Designed for everyday ease, its collections blend timeless style with high-quality natural fibers.
Naturepedic
Naturepedic is all about safer, healthier sleep. Its organic, Made Safe-certified mattresses are free from toxic chemicals and crafted with GOTS-certified organic cotton and GOLS and FSC-certified organic latex. The brand also offers bedding essentials like protector pads, sheets, and pillowcases — all meeting the same high standards. In 2024, it became the first brand to earn the EWG Verified: Mattresses standard.
Bearaby
Bearaby is the stylish, eco-conscious brand behind the chunky-knit weighted blankets you’ve seen everywhere. Unlike most weighted blankets filled with plastic pellets, Bearaby’s ocean-friendly, plastic-free “Nappers” are made from layers of organic cotton and Tencel, woven together for a naturally weighted, hypoallergenic, and machine-washable finish.
Pact
Pact partners with Fair Trade to ensure safe working conditions and community support in every factory, with Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) to ensure its cotton is 100% certified organic, and with SimpliZero to measure their impact and offset carbon through atmospheric sequestration projects. The brand has also teamed up with Greenstory so customers can see exactly how much water each order saves — and Pact even breaks down the carbon offsets per item (for example, their burnt-orange flat sheet saves 11 gallons of water and offsets two pounds of carbon).
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