Organic Cotton Duvet Covers: 5 Comfortable and Sustainable Brands

There are many benefits to organic cotton duvet covers. We'll explain why they are more sustainable, as well as brands that you can buy from.

Why Choose Organic Cotton?

Organic cotton duvet covers have gained popularity in recent years and consumers have become increasingly aware of how the products they buy impact the environment. In fact, the production of organic cotton has increased by 31 percent in 2018/2019. Buying an organic cotton duvet cover is more sustainable and eco-friendly than non-organic cotton for a number of reasons:

• Non-organic cotton is labelled one of the ‘dirtiest’ crops, as its production used to use some of the most harmful pesticides, such as Aldicarb. This pesticide was banned in 2010 by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Cotton uses around 5 percent of the world’s pesticides and 10 percent of all insecticides, even though it covers less than 3 percent of the cultivated land on earth. If it were a food product, cotton would surely be one of the Dirty Dozen. Buying an organic cotton duvet therefore reduces your exposure to harmful pesticides and fertilizers, which is beneficial to your own health as well the environment.
• Not using fertilisers or pesticides also protects the environment from water pollution. Pesticides and fertilizers contaminate soil, water, and other vegetation, as well as harming wildlife. Pesticides contaminate surface and ground water through runoff from treated plants and soil. 
• Organic farmers grow other crops as well as cotton, through a process called crop rotation. The other crops they grow are usually food crops, which means that they can feed their families and local communities and get an extra income in the months when they do not grow cotton. Crop rotation is also good for soil health as it increases biomass from different crops’ root structures and increases biodiversity. 

1. Coyuchi

Coyuchi is a Northern Californian company that uses 100 percent organic cotton to produce their bedding. The duvet covers they produce are mainly in earthy tones, and you can purchase any size duvet from a twin bed to a king size bed. The prices range from $78.00 to $548.00, depending on the size of the duvet. You can also find Coyuchi on Amazon**.

The company’s certifications include the

• Global Organic Textiles Standard (GOTS),
• Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS),
• Fair Trade as well as
• Made Safe, which ensures that their products have been checked by researchers to make sure they do not contain any chemicals harmful to human health and eco systems. 

2. SOL Organics

SOL Organics is another sustainable bedding company. They buy organic cotton that has been grown without any synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and their bedding is free from harmful dyes and chemicals. Their duvet covers come in four neutral tones, and you can purchase them for any size bed ranging from a twin to king size. Pricing starts at $101 for a single sized duvet and up to $166 for a king size. SOL Organic also has an Amazon** store.

Their percale, sateen, linen or flannel bedding, made from organic cotton fibers, is certified by

• GOTS and
• OEKO-TEX,
• and they only work with Fair Trade partners.

3. Avocado

Avocado is another sustainable and eco-friendly bedding company. Their duvet covers come in neutral and earthy tones, and you can buy them for any size bed ranging from a twin to king size. Prices range from $399-$699. The company uses organic and non-toxic cotton, and they donate a percentage of their revenue to environmental non-profits. Avocado is a Certified B Corporation, which means they are legally required to consider the impact of their work practices on our workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. Their certifications include:

• GOTS
• GOLS
• USDA Organic
• Made Safe
• They are certified vegan,
• adhere to the responsible wool standard for their animal-derived products and
• certified climate neutral.
• They are also FSC-certified and a
• clean energy partner.

4. Pact

Pact makes duvet covers as well as other jersey and sateen bedding made from 100 percent organic cotton, produced in a Fair Trade certified factory. The cotton that Pact uses  has not been produced with any fertilisers or pesticides, which means that there is little water pollution or waste. Their cotton uses 81 percent less water than conventional cotton. They offer bedding in a range of neutral colours for any sized bed. Prices for duvet covers range from $120-$160 dollars. You can find the organic cotton by Pact on Amazon**. They have the certification of

• GOTS and
• Fair Trade

5. The Citizenry

The Citizenry also offer organic cotton duvet covers. All of their bedding is produced in partnership with artisans and family-run mills across the world. Employees who produce the cotton are paid more than double the average wage. They offer duvet covers for queen size and king size beds, in a range of different colours. Prices start at $235 for a queen size bed, and $260 for a king size bed. Their beddings have the certifications of 

• fair trade, guaranteed by the World Fair Trade Organization
• GOTS
• Oeko-Tex
• FSC

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