Sustainability is increasingly becoming more important to brands as we all learn to be more conscious of our impact on the world. New and improved methods to make manufacturing more sustainable are evolving all the time, and we can see the effects of this in the growing range of sustainable bedding options available.
Sustainable bedding is made from natural fibres like linen, organic cotton or bamboo. There's a reason these materials are used in bedding, aside from their softness and durability:
- Linen's environmentally-friendly qualities lie in its origin plant: flax. Every part of the flax plant can be used to create something worthwhile, while the plant itself requires much less water to grow than cotton.
- Organic cotton, thanks to the lack of pesticides and chemicals, helps promote biodiversity where it's grown and leaves behind safe water. Egyptian cotton, a durable alternative to cotton, is known to be sustainable when made organically.
- Bamboo requires a third less water than cotton to grow and it grows up to three feet a day, allowing for a healthy yield per acre.
Check out our favourite environmentally-friendly bedding sets below. We also wrote about our favourite sustainable bedding companies if you want to browse further, and we've tried-and-tested the best winter duvets, too.
Panda 100% Bamboo Bedding Set
Panda make their bedding from organically grown bamboo. This original set, available in five different colours, is made from 100% organic bamboo viscose with a 320 thread count. It's free from plastic and chemical treatment for a natural, soft-to-the-touch finish. Even the buttons are crafted from raw bamboo!
The bedding is designed to get softer with each wash, providing long-lasting comfort - and, of course, the longevity only makes this bedding more planet-friendly. The materials are also naturally breathable in the heat while still providing insulation in colder temperatures.
Bedfolk 100% Linen Bedding Bundle
- Buy now from Bedfolk (£229.00).
Bedfolk emerged with the goal of setting itself apart from the endless array of plastic-wrapped bedding in every colour and finish under the sun, by confining its range to the essentials only. This minimalistic idea allows each of their products to be designed carefully, and with natural materials.
Made in Portugal, the linen bedding set is woven from Belgian and French flax. The material, available in six colours, is designed to be durable and long-lasting while getting softer over time. It's Oeko-Tex certified, meaning the bedding is free from harmful chemicals and synthetics.
Bamboo Cotton Blend Sateen Duvet Cover
- Buy now from Marks and Spencer (from £39.50).
For that luxury hotel feeling, a set of crisp white sheets is always necessary. M&S's bamboo range is crafted from a blend of bamboo cotton sateen for a soft and silky touch. The fabric boasts natural antibacterial properties and claims to offer Climate Control technology, ensuring it wicks away moisture from your body, providing a cool and comfortable night's sleep.
For a complete bamboo bedding experience, explore the range of matching items available separately.
Terracotta, Rosewater & Lavender Bedding Bundle
- Buy now from Bed Threads (£328.00).
Introducing the rosy-hued Terracotta, Rosewater & Lavender Bedding Bundle, featuring a duvet cover, fitted sheet, flat sheet, and pillowcases in a curated set. Made from 100% flax linen with a breathable 170 GSM fabrication, it gets softer and more comfortable with each use and wash.
Enjoy the natural benefits of linen, including anti-static, anti-bacterial, and temperature-regulating properties, ensuring year-round comfort. What's more, this premium, eco-friendly bedding from Bed Threads is 100% carbon neutral, making it a sustainable choice for a cosy night's sleep.
Scooms King Size Linen Bedding
- Buy now from Scooms (£189.05).
The founders of Scooms set out to create the perfect environmentally-friendly and sustainably sourced bedding set. They now have a whole range of products available - all of which are responsibly sourced, dust mite allergy resistant and free from plastic packaging.
Made from 100% French flax, the linen bed set is designed in the UK and made in Portugal. It includes a sheet, duvet cover and two pillowcases and it even comes with a 60 night trial, within which you can return for a full refund.
John Lewis & Partners Egyptian Cotton Bedding
- Buy now from John Lewis (£45-£295).
This John Lewis bed set is woven from Egyptian cotton grown in the Nile Delta. The yarn is twisted together before weaving, allowing this linen to have a thread count of 1000 - an impressive number that ensures maximum softness.
Bambaw light blue duvet cover
Made from luxuriously soft bamboo, the Bambaw duvet cover offers a silky feel for your utmost comfort. Embrace sustainable living with Bambaw's sustainable philosophy, as this light blue single duvet cover supports organizations researching plastic pollution and striving for a waste-free world, all while using minimal water and avoiding fertilizers or pesticides thanks to bamboo's rapid growth.
Investing in sustainable bedding may require a bit more upfront, but considering we spend up to a third of our lives in bed, it becomes a worthy and meaningful investment. Fabrics like linen only improve with time, so rest easy knowing you're making a valuable choice for the long run.
If you're looking for more options, why not check out the best bedding we've found? Or for more sustainable lifestyle options, check out the best refillable cleaning products and eco-friendly cleaning tools.
