My only gripe with the plush version is that it doesn’t have straps (the standard does, but I haven’t tried that yet). Although it doesn’t slide—it stays in place, thanks to the cotton cover—the corners sometimes fill up when you change sheets and need to be smoothed out.

Best Organic Blankets

It just doesn’t make sense to spend $1,000 on an organic mattress, then buy nonorganic sheets to put directly on your skin. Here are some of our favorite organic sheets to fill your new organic mattress. For more options, see our general guides Best Sheets, Best Cooling Sheet, Best Bamboo Sheetsand Best Linen Sheets. All prices listed here are for queen size unless otherwise noted.

Soft Cotton Sheets

This is the best organic cotton sheet I have ever tried. It’s soft, but not overly silky, which is a feeling I don’t mind (if you do, check out the Avocado sheets below). Brooklinen organic cotton sheets are made from GOTS certified organic cotton. They too Oeko-Tex certifiedwhich means it has been tested and does not contain any known toxic chemicals. The 300 thread count makes it plenty fresh and soft but not so tight that you sleep warm. This is a good choice for summer or if, like me, you sleep on the warm side even in winter.

For Silklike Feel

These 600 count sheets are like sleeping on silk or satin. How they are actually 100 percent GOTS certified organic cotton from India. The only potential issue here is that, because they are a dense weave, they will sleep warmer than what you are used to. Avocado also has a 400-count version that I haven’t tried yet, but that might be a better choice for hot sleepers.

Soft, Crisp Hotel-Style Sheets

I first tried the antipodean’s wool duvet (see the next section), which I loved, but recently I started sleeping on these sheets and I am confident enough to say that they are very good. They reminded me of the sheets you find in high-end hotels – incredibly crisp, soft, clean white sheets. Like any of the organic cotton sheets here, they are naturally hypoallergenic. They are made of ultrafine, long-staple organic cotton, with a weave that is on the heavier side giving them a little weight. Everything Antipodean produces is grown sustainably on low-impact farms that practice innovative farming methods. It is also breathable. I haven’t slept in real warmth with them, but so far they’ve been great for nights where the only bedding I need is a blanket.

Linen Sheets

Organic linens are a potential heirloom purchase—high-quality, well-cared-for linen will last for years, if not decades. That said, if you’re used to 600-count cotton like the sheets above, linen fabrics are different. They are harder, although they soften with each wash (cold water, mild detergent, cool or hang dry). What does not change is their weight. If you like heavy covers, these are the sheets for you. Linen is also more breathable and cooler than other fabrics, making it a good choice for those who sleep hot. It is also stable. Organic avocado linens are some of the heaviest I’ve tried and will likely last you for years. The bottom sheet is fitted (sometimes the linen sheet set is flat), and there is a matching duvet cover ($439).

A Fine Organic Wool Duvet

To complete your organic bedding collection you need a good organic duvet. My favorite that I have tried is antipodean’s organic merino wool duvet. As one of the authors of our merino wool guideI was prepared to really like the antipodean’s wool duvet, but even I was surprised by how much I liked it. Like most things in wool, the antipodean’s wool duvet can do amazing things that sound too good to be true, like keeping you warm, yet breathable enough that you’re rarely too hot. (I am a hot sleeper, and I can vouch for this.) Wool can do this because it is what is known as an active fiber—that is, it responds to changes in the temperature of your body and the environment as what it does. insulating and warming and cooling a sheep. The result was a duvet that gave me some of the best night’s sleep I’ve ever had. One thing to note, this duvet is heavier than what most people are used to. I don’t mind it, but it sometimes feels almost like a weighted blanket.

Organic Pillows

We have the whole pillow guidebut we’re going to add some organic choices here, because if you’re trying to get away from phthalates and other chemicals, your pillow is just as important as your mattress.

The top organic choice in our pillow guide, the best part about the Avocado Green Pillow is how easily you can change it. For example, I hate soft pillows; I love almost flat pillows. So I unzipped the Avocado pillow, pulled out half of the stuffing (my kids used it to make sock puppets), and finally had the pillow of my dreams. My son, who loves an overstuffed pillow, took some of the extra stuffing that Avocado gave you and overstuffed his pillow. Everyone wins. The fill here is cut GOLS-certified organic latex and GOTS-certified organic kapok. The quilted organic cotton cover is nice and soft and not too warm. I’ve had it for four years and it’s just like the day I got it.

How We Test and What to Look for in an Organic Mattress

Mattresses are large, and testing them takes time and space. Members of the WIRED Gear team have been testing mattresses for years, and we’ve slept on every mattress on this list for at least two weeks, often longer—in many cases, years longer. That being said, there is no way for us to try them all. Here are some general tips, tricks, and things to look for when shopping for an organic mattress online.

• Find Out What Sleep Type You Are: Different mattresses are designed for different sleeping styles. Do you sleep on your side? Stomach sleeping? Go back to sleep? Or are you like me, a little bit of everything (which they call a combination sleeper)? Knowing the answer to this question can help narrow down your search for mattresses that fit your sleeping habits. This is where mattress reviews like ours come in handy; we tried every type of sleep.
• Do You Like Firm, Soft, Medium? Mattresses come in different firmness options, usually within the same model. Which one is right for you depends on what fitness you enjoy, as well as any issues you may have, such as back pain.
• Innerspring vs. Foam: Organic mattresses come in two basic flavors: the traditional innerspring coil design and pure foam. We first tested and recommended the innerspring in this guide, although pure foam designs have improved in recent years, and we’re in the process of testing a few right now. The big difference in my experience is the amount of heat stored in the foam. This is a good choice for cold sleepers, while hot sleepers are better off with the traditional pocketed coil design.
• Find a Test Time: Everyone makes mistakes; to avoid living with a potential mistake, make sure the mattress you’re considering offers a sleep test. Everything listed here offers some sort of sleep test period after which, if you’re not happy, you can return the mattress.
• More Expensive Doesn’t Mean Better: Organic mattresses aren’t cheap, but there’s no reason to spend a fortune just to get a good, eco-friendly night’s sleep.
• Check the Warranty: Lifetime warranties are rare these days, but most mattresses we’ve tested offer around 25-year warranties. Some companies put it at 10 years, but look at those who have doubts. A good mattress should last more than 10 years, and good companies are willing to stand behind their products for a long time.
• Wait for a Sale: Mattresses go on sale regularly, usually every few months for most brands. Unless you need a new mattress now, you’re better off waiting for the next big sale.

What Makes a Mattress Organic?

To help you make sense of the often confusing world of organic mattresses, here are some terms and certifications to know.

The big name in organic certifications, and organic cotton certification in particular is Global Organic Textile Standardusually abbreviated GOTS. It not only looks at how cotton is grown and processed but also at ecological and social criteriaand it uses third party independent verification that the standards are met. If you are curious, you can read version 6 of the standard online.