That means avoiding sheets labeled “wrinkle-free,” “easy care,” or “permanent press,” since they were likely treated with formaldehyde resin—a known carcinogen. Instead, look for 100 percent organic options, especially if you’re going the cotton route since cotton only covers 2.4 percent of the world’s farmland, but it accounts for 24 percent of the global sales of insecticide and 11 percent of pesticides sales. But don’t take claims at face value: Even if a company says its fabric is organic, the claim doesn’t hold much weight unless it’s backed up by a trustworthy label. Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Greenguard Gold and Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) labels are the most trustworthy ones for fabric, according to a recent study by Consumer Reports. It’s a lot to remember, so we’ve compiled six brands that champion responsible, sustainable production practices and continue to innovate on the healthiest sheets around. Coyuchi Luna Printed Organic Sheet Set ($248 for queen) Coco-Mat Lydia Flat Sheet & Pillowcases ($53 for queen) Hoot Original Sheet Set ($180 for queen) Loomstead Linen Sheet and Pillowcases ($149 for queen) Alterra Pure Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set ($150 for queen) Boll & Branch Solid Hemmed Sheet Set ($240 for queen) Looking for a bed upgrade too? We’ve got you covered. Emma received her B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy with a specialty in environmental communications from Duke University. In addition to penning over 1,000 mbg articles on topics from the water crisis in California to the rise of urban beekeeping, her work has appeared on Grist, Bloomberg News, Bustle, and Forbes. She’s spoken about the intersection of self-care and sustainability on podcasts and live events alongside environmental thought leaders like Marci Zaroff, Gay Browne, and Summer Rayne Oakes.
