Have you ever noticed how much better you feel after a solid 8 hours of sleep? Or how your mood and productivity suffer after a restless night? Sleep, or the lack of it, significantly impacts health, happiness and daily function, and quality rest lays the foundations for our health and happiness. That’s why it is so important to establish a calming pre-sleep routine to allow the mind and body to unwind, releasing any tensions or anxieties from the day. When we are more mindful about our nights, the difference can be life-changing. Moods improve, thinking feels sharper and healthier lifestyle c ..read more

We are incredibly proud to announce that Sloth London has joined the 1% for the Planet global movement and have committed to donating 1% of our total sales directly to not-for-profit environmental organisations focusing on protecting our planet. We’re always looking at ways that we can be a force for good and what decisions we can take to be a better business. One of our core values is protecting our planet. To us that means doing everything we can to limit the impact that we have on the environment. "Currently, only 3% of total philanthropy goes to the environment and only 5% of that comes f ..read more

Have you been wondering how often you should change your bedsheets? In this article, we’ll talk about the main reasons for changing your bedsheets, how often you need to change them and the advice given by leading health specialists. Read on to find out more about how often you should change your bedsheets and why. A survey carried out earlier in 2022 found that the public couldn’t seem to agree on the answer to the question “how often should you change your bedsheets?”. The survey involved 2,250 respondents, with almost half of single men admitting that they wait for up to four mont ..read more

Getting the correct size bedding for your bed isn't always the simplest thing to do. With so many different sizes and variations, it can sometimes be a real challenge to find the perfect size. It's so important to get it right if you want to get the best night's sleep possible. This simple guide will make sure you know exactly what you need for your bed. What are the most common bed sizes? In the UK we have four common bed sizes. These are Single, Double, King and Super King. Less popular are Emperor size beds, but we've included this in our guide to cover all bases. Single beds: the standard ..read more

Sleep is incredibly important when it comes to maintaining good mental and physical health. Despite this, millions of people still struggle with falling and staying asleep. A poor night’s sleep can have a sizeable effect on our work performance and general mood throughout the day. If you regularly fail to get a sufficient amount of sleep throughout the night, you could also be at risk of various health complaints.  Read on to find out more about getting the perfect night’s sleep so you can wake up feeling much more refreshed and ready for the day ahead. Let’s take a look at some of t ..read more

We're thrilled to announce that our bamboo bedding has been named as The Independents Best Buy bamboo bedding for 2022. Our bedding was up against some excellent choices but it was ours that was awarded the "Best overall" with a rating of 10 out of 10. They loved how soft they were and how the sheets kept their brightness post washing. These 100 per cent bamboo sheets by Sloth London are the cat’s pyjamas of the bamboo bedding world. They washed spectacularly well at 30C (as per the care instructions), staying brilliantly white and never going dull or grey. They also dried nic ..read more

The UK produces around 206,000 tonnes of textile waste per year. That equates to around 3.1kg of textile waste per person per year. Sadly, of that only 0.3kg are recycled and 0.4kg are reused. The rest is either incinerated (0.8kg) or sent to landfill (1.7kg). Here at Sloth, we think making the smallest changes can add up to make huge impacts - so we've come up with a few ways you can recycle, reuse and repurpose your old bedding to keep it out of landfills. So, what to do with your old cotton bedsheets now that you've discovered Sloth's super soft bedding? Donate them One of the best things y ..read more

Here at Sloth sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Together, the decisions we make can have a huge impact on helping the planet. From choosing environmentally products to completely removing plastic from our packaging and using carbon neutral deliveries wherever we can, we're taking small steps to ensure our planet is here for generations to come. We've decided to take this one step further by helping each and every one of our amazing customers reduce their carbon footprint by planting not one but three trees on their behalf for every order placed. Trees are pivotal fo ..read more

Sustainability is a hot topic. But, with so many brands claiming to offer more environmentally friendly products, it can be difficult to know which of the materials offered to us are actually the most sustainable options, and more importantly, why. Bamboo toothbrushes, utensils and razors are fantastic replacements for plastic, but what difference does bamboo fabric make to the environment? Bamboo is a great replacement for cotton, as the cotton industry involves one of the most damaging growth and production crop processes in the world. So what are some of the problems with cotton manufacturi ..read more

Bamboo is often deemed the new super-fabric of the textile world. We’ve already covered why it’s softer than cotton or linen, but how is bamboo ‘harder-working’ and why should we care? Moisture Wicking: There’s an important distinction to be made between Moisture Absorbing and Moisture Wicking materials. Materials like cotton are moisture absorbing. This means that the structure of cotton cells automatically absorb any moisture they come into contact with, and retain this moisture within the fibre structure of the fabric. This is a big improvement on synthetic materials that don’t absorb any m ..read more