You Spend a Third of Your Life in Bed — What Are You Sleeping In?

We spend about one-third of our lives in bed — that's roughly 227,760 hours over an average lifetime. For something that takes up that much of our time, the fabrics we sleep in should be doing more than just looking good.

They should be safe, breathable, and kind — to our skin, our health, and the world around us.

Your Skin Is an Organ — And It Absorbs What You Sleep In

Your skin is your largest organ. It’s permeable, which means it can absorb substances from the surfaces it touches — including your bedding. Conventional cotton often contains residues of pesticides, bleaches, formaldehyde, and other harmful chemicals, which can linger long after the fabric is manufactured.

These chemicals have been linked to everything from skin irritation to hormone disruption. And if you're sleeping 7–9 hours a night, you’re in contact with your sheets longer than any clothing you wear.

Why Organic Bedding Matters

GOTS-certified organic cotton is made without toxic dyes, bleaches, or pesticides. That means it’s safer for your skin, especially for children, anyone with sensitivities, or those navigating hormonal shifts like menopause — when skin can be even more reactive.

And the benefits go beyond your bedroom:

• Organic cotton uses 71% less water and 62% less energy than conventional cotton.

• It protects farmers and ecosystems by avoiding toxic chemicals.

• GOTS certification ensures ethical production from field to finish.

Sleep Isn’t Just Sleep — It’s Restoration

Our bodies do so much while we sleep: restore tissues, balance hormones, regulate immune responses. So it makes sense to sleep in materials that support that process, not work against it.

Breathable, natural fibres like organic cotton allow your body to regulate its temperature — essential for deeper, undisturbed rest.

The Takeaway? Sleeping Well Starts With What’s Closest to You

It’s easy to overlook your bedding. But when you consider the hours you spend wrapped in it, and how it touches your skin each night, it becomes one of the most impactful places to choose better.