Can the fabrics we sleep on impact our health? Let’s talk about it.

Our skin is our largest, most absorptive organ and anything that sits against it - such as clothing - can be taken in and impact metabolic functions. However, you might not know that the same goes for the sheets you curl up in for 8 hours a night (which is ~1/3 of your life!). 

Sleep is when our body does the most healing - however, most bedding is made from plastic - which is super toxic to your system. Microplastics have even been found in human heart tissues and linked to heart attack, stroke, and death (check out my full video coverage on the latter here). And - you may even be breathing them in while you sleep, especially if you sleep on a plastic-based pillow!

And even those made from plant or silk-based fabrics can be dyed with synthetic dyes or synthetic treatments to make them ultra-soft - other forms of plastic! This is why it is so important to choose clean-choice fibers to sleep in - especially if you are a hot sleeper that sweats at night. Read more about this here. Therefore, the chemicals used in bedding production may be hindering this vital healing time.

Luckily, there are bedding and pillow companies using non-toxic materials and treatments. My top recommendations are AIZOME, Ettitude and The Woolshire.

AIZOME

AIZOME has optimized bedding for healing with zero chemicals - so no endocrine disruptors such as BPA, phthalates, or PFAS ruining your sleep. Their sheets are made of traceable 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, perfect for sensitive skin.

The magic is truly in their plant-based dyes (my favorite being indigo!). 

They infuse their products with plants that have medicinal qualities such as indigo, Rubia (also known as madder), and sumac. The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial qualities of these herbs aid the body in the treatment of wounds and protect against pathogens.

Studies have proven that indigo is extremely effective at treating wounds - indigo was even worn by samurai to prevent infection of any wounds.

Indigo is also antibacterial and, when tested, AIZOME’s indigo-dyed pillowcase reduced the rate of bacterial growth by 70%. Hello, clear skin!

The patented ultrasound technology they use ensures the beautiful colors and properties last for years to come - so you and your loved ones can sleep deep and wake up feeling more refreshed and healed every day. 

p.s., check out their regenerative and organic cotton knit blanket, made from 100% regeneratively and organically grown cotton - so there’s no nasty microplastics released when you are using or washing it.

It’s also undyed - making it a great non-toxic addition to your home and perfectly soft on even the most sensitive skin. You guys know how much of a stickler I am about dyes!

No need to compromise coziness for sustainability. Wrap yourself in nature’s luxury with AIZOME.

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Ettitude

If you are on the hunt for sheets that keep you cool, feel super luxurious, and, of course, don’t compromise your health by being saturated in toxins - this is the brand for you.

Ettitude designs sheets from CleanBamboo™ lyocell fabric - the only bamboo fabric on the market that is free from harmful chemicals (making it completely hypoallergenic and certified baby-safe by OEKO-TEX).

The Signature Sateen Sheet Set feels (& looks) super silky and luxurious. The thermoregulating and breathable properties of the fabric keep you cool, helping you to sleep soundly all night long. I’ve never slept deeper!

They are also environmentally conscious. Bamboo is a highly sustainable resource due to its rapid growth rate and regenerative abilities. Compared to a generic cotton sheet set, this bedding set uses 500x (!) less water and 52% less carbon emissions. Gentle on the skin and the planet 🌎

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So, ditch your old sheets (you know it’s time for a new set!) and upgrade to these non-toxic brands.

The Woolshire

The Woolshire designs handmade pillow from 100% US Grown Organic Cotton and Virgin Wool and free from toxic chemicals - because you shouldn’t sleep on plastic. There is no pillow on the market more pure than this!

Wool is naturally antimicrobial, so you don’t have to worry about the dust mites and mold that build up on most pillows. It also regulates your body temperature while you sleep.

As they use such high-quality materials, these pillows are bound to last 10x longer than synthetic pillows (which usually last ~1-2 years).

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Make the investment for yourself and your family’s health - and get the deepest sleep every night - I know I am!