Beautifully Soft Linen Bedding Sets

These linen duvet sets are sold in beautiful colours, plain or with pretty Pembroke-style stripes. Linen is a very comfortable material for bedding, that’s warm in winter and cool in summer. It also absorbs moisture well, so you retain a comfortable night’s sleep, even if you sweat a lot in bed.

Linen can also be grown in Europe (unlike cotton) so has fewer air miles. It creases a bit, so just go with ‘crumpled bedding’, and site the bed away from strong sunlight, to avoid fading. Even better, you can safely wash linen, without releasing microplastics from the machine.

This linen is pre-washed for a fabric that should last around a third longer than cotton. Do not bleach fabric. Sold with a sets of matching pillowcases.

Launder with mild laundry powder, and wash inside out to protect surface fibres (avoid bleach or fabric conditioner). Line dry where possible, and smooth by hand or iron while still a little damp. Avoid sunlight to preserve colour (this may involve rearranging your bed, if it’s in a sunny room).

Sustainable Bedding and Fire Regulations

Organic bedding (and pyjamas) are free from chemical fire retardants. They comply with fire regulations, but do avoid overloaded plugs, convector heaters, and don’t leave warm laptops and phones on beds. Also test smoke alarms weekly and avoid fabric conditioners (increase flammability).

Avoid using perfumes, essential oils or scented candles in bedrooms for babies or if pets sleep with you, and know of pet-toxic indoor plants to avoid (including sago palm and lilies).