To celebrate World Sleep Day, March 19th, we thought we'd take the opportunity to talk about why exactly organic cotton bedding is the best choice – not just from a sustainability stand-point, but also for a good night's sleep. Our organic cotton sheets, organic cotton duvet covers and organic cotton pillows are high quality, optimised for a healthy, comfortable, natural night's sleep. But what exactly is it about organic cotton bedding that will help you sleep better?   The Properties of Cotton That Make it Ideal for a Good Night's Sleep Thread Count and Quality Cotton is widely used in ..read more

We at Sleep Organic are passionate about Fairtrade cotton and from 22nd February to 7th March, we celebrate Fairtrade fortnight. This is a time when we all come together to celebrate the great strides we are making towards a fairer, more sustainable, eco-friendly and ethical world – and raise awareness for those around the world who are still exploited and underpaid. Sleep Organic is committed to the Fairtrade cotton cause. Our entire organic cotton bedding range is 100% Fairtrade. All our organic cotton bedding is grown, harvested, processed and packed under strict international Fairtrad ..read more

2021 is here, and it's time to make sure you start the year in the way you mean to continue. Switching out old sheets and duvet covers for new organic cotton bedding could be a great way to cement your commitment to sustainability, and feel like a whole new you. But why should you choose organic bedding? Just why are organic cotton sheets such a good idea? Let's take a look at some of the reasons why you should choose to make the switch to organic cotton bedding this year:   Organic Cotton Reduces Emissions and Helps Tackle Our Climate Crisis CO2 emissions per hectare of organic ..read more

Sleep Organic in 2023! Organic cotton bedding is one of those things that really can make a massive difference in your home. 2023 - a new year and a time to think carefully about the impacts of our actions, and make sure that our living spaces are as healthy, happy and as sustainable as can be. Investing in organic bedding is an excellent choice, which really will pay off in a range of ways. Here are Sleep Organic's top 5 reasons why you should invest in organic bedding in 2023: For your own comfort and a good night's sleep For a healthy life and healthy home To curb ..read more

Do you know what you're getting when you pick a product off the shelf labelled 'organic' or 'fairly traded'? Unlike food, for fibres the term ‘organic’ is not regulated (outside of the United States). This can be misleading for consumers as textile products may be falsely labelled as ‘organic’ by unscrupulous companies attempting to greenwash their operations. This is where the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is so important. Uniquely, organic certification to the GOTS standard ensures strict environmental and social criteria are met in the processing, manufacture and labellin ..read more

An eco-friendly, sustainable Christmas Christmas really is a wonderful time of year, with all the fun and festive feeling. But does that mean that it can’t be eco-friendly? Are there ways that we can make Christmas more sustainable? We think so! Here at Sleep Organic we want to take a look at the ways that you can make Christmas much greener without having to compromise some of the best parts of the season. We believe that Christmas is all about Compassion, Care and Connection with yourself and your surroundings. It could be as simple as not getting over-stressed about festive arrangements, ex ..read more

Here are our top 5 reasons why organic wool bedding should feature in your bedroom. 1. Organic wool bedding is naturally hypoallergenic It is sometimes claimed that wool causes allergies. However, the truth is that organic wool is actually hypoallergenic. Non-organic commercial wool is indeed highly processed with a cocktail of toxic chemicals and the resultant damaged fibres feel brittle and can cause irritation to the skin, particularly those with sensitive skin or conditions such as eczema. This is not the case for truly organic (i.e. GOTS-certified) wool which completely avo ..read more

People who are seeing irreversible climate change as the biggest challenge they are facing, more so than terrorism, access to healthcare or unemployment, have 2020 vision. As global warming increased, people and ecosystems experienced the climate change; and the change is very visible - from the hurricane-ravaged coasts, catastrophic bush fires in the Amazon,  California and Australia to the fast-warming Arctic. People are alarmed, and rightly so. "The moment of crisis has come" in efforts to tackle climate change, Sir David Attenborough has warned. Scientists named 2019 Earth’s second-wa ..read more

Choosing sustainable bedding like the 100% organic cotton, Fairtrade certified bedding from Sleep Organic is something you can do to make our world a better, fairer place. Sustainable bedding is better for the planet for a wide range of reasons. Here are just some of the reasons why making this choice means a better world for all:   Buying Organic Cotton Bedding Reduces Carbon Emissions Globally, the cotton trade is responsible for high carbon emissions. Whereas CO2 emissions per hectare of organic agriculture systems are 48 to 66 percent lower than in conventional systems. So choosi ..read more

Sleep Organic in 2023! Organic cotton bedding is one of those things that really can make a massive difference in your home. 2023 - a new year and a time to think carefully about the impacts of our actions, and make sure that our living spaces are as healthy, happy and as sustainable as can be. Investing in organic bedding is an excellent choice, which really will pay off in a range of ways. Here are Sleep Organic's top 5 reasons why you should invest in organic bedding in 2023: For your own comfort and a good night's sleep For a healthy life and healthy home To curb ..read more