Good In Bed
Snuggle up for fall with our go-to bedding brands
If you’ve ever seen a single episode of MTV’s Cribs, you know the bedroom is, famously, where the magic happens. Suggestive tones aside, this is true. We spend about a third of our lives in bed, and a large body of research links many aspects of our wellbeing to sleep health.
So while there are places in the home you might be tempted to save (and you should!), your linens shouldn’t be one of them. Thankfully, there are brands out there that know how important earth-conscious, organic bedding is for our health and the planet’s. Ditch the dyes and chemicals and drift off with ethical products that let you sleep at night—and use the legend below to help you navigate all those acronyms.
Fair Trade Certified™: “Produced in accordance with Fairtrade International's rigorous environmental, economic and social standards.”
OEKO-TEX® (Sustainable Textile Production): “A worldwide certification system for environmentally friendly and socially responsible production facilities in the textile and clothing industry.”
RDS (Responsible Down Standard): “Certifies products that contain feathers and down from certified farms.”
RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): “A certification for wool farmers and sellers that aims to improve the welfare of sheep and the land they graze on.”
GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard): “The worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain.”
MADE SAFE®: “A product is free from any substances known to be hazardous to human health.”
Climate Beneficial™: “A verification by Fibershed (501c3 nonprofit), confirming that the fiber is grown on a farm or ranch operating under, and actively implementing, a Carbon Farm Plan.”
GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard): “The first standard to regulate natural rubber.”
COYUCHI
Design creds: Muted tones lean into a relaxed, undone vibe that’s perfect for an understated, California-cool style. Neutral colors and patterns = maximum tranquility.
Earth creds: GOTS, Fair Trade Certified™, MADE SAFE®, Climate Beneficial™, GOLS
BOLL & BRANCH
Design creds: Boll & Branch makes everyday bedding feel like a five-star hotel. Simple cuts in go-to colors look great in modern and traditional spaces, and the weaves are so beautiful, we dare you not to jump in.
Earth creds: GOTS, Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®, Fair Trade Certified™
Our pick: Signature Eyelet Duvet Set
SARAH.K
Design creds: Fans of a cottage-y, English style will love the swoon-worthy selection of traditional prints. Designs feature hand-blocking, embroidery, and hand-weaving inspired by founder Sarah McCredie’s upbringing in Scotland.
Earth creds: Small-batch and made-to-order
Our pick: Claret Ditsy Pique Quilt
MATOUK
Design creds: Zoe particularly loves the crisp, cool feel of Matouk linens. Their classic designs are timeless, and customization options on many of the products make them a go-to for gifting.
Earth creds: STeP by OEKO‐TEX®
Our pick: Bryant Duvet Cover
SCANDIA HOME
Design creds: A commitment to Scandinavian design is reflected in Scandia’s clean lines and minimalist aesthetic. The down is super luxurious, and many Scandia inserts feature heavily in Zoe’s primary bedroom.
Earth creds: RDS
Our pick: Copenhagen Down Comforter
BED THREADS
Design creds: Playful colorways and fun details like scalloped hems on pillow shams are perfect for anyone who likes a little whimsy. Bonus: a rendering service that lets you visualize products s in your space.
Earth creds: Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®, 100% carbon neutral
Our pick: Hazelnut & Terracotta Bedding Bundle
ST. FRANK
Design creds: St. Frank textiles draw inspiration from various cultures and traditions around the world. Each product has an artisanal quality that creates a bespoke, global feel and looks like its own work of art.
Earth creds: Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®, Artisan Support Fund
PARACHUTE
Design creds: Offering a competitive price point for their quality and ethical standards, we love Parachute’s attention to details like envelope closures on pillowcases and extra-deep pockets on fitted sheets.
Earth creds: Climate Neutral Certified, GOTS, Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®, RDS, GRS
Our pick: All-Season Duvet Insert
COZY EARTH
Design creds: If it’s on Oprah’s list, it's on ours. The brand’s bamboo viscose products are known for their silky softness (Zoe’s daughters can’t get enough). Light-as-air pieces look—and feel—great layered up.
Earth creds: Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®, USDA Organic
Our pick: Bamboo Sheet Set
AVOCADO
Why we love it: Last but certainly not least, Avocado is the new bedding and mattress hero in the Feldman household (just check out all those Earth Creds). Creams and other warm tones in the bed linens look like a constant ray of sunshine, and what good is beautiful bedding without a comfortable mattress beneath it? In this case—Avocado delivers. After complaining about trouble sleeping, Zoe’s daughters’ beds were outfitted with Avocado mattresses and linens. Since then? Not a peep.
Earth creds: GOTS, GOLS, RWS, USDA Certified Biobased Product, USDA Organic, Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®, Climate Neutral Certified, FSC®, Greenguard Gold, Formaldehyde-Free, eco-INSTITUT, MADE SAFE®, Vegan-Certified, PETA-approved
Our pick: Avocado Latex Mattresses