When it comes to choosing blankets and bedding, most people focus on softness, warmth, and style – but the safety of the materials is just as important. Many popular textiles are made with fibers or dyes that may contain residues you wouldn’t want on your skin, especially while you sleep. Understanding the difference between toxic and non-toxic textiles empowers you to make healthier, safer choices for your home.

Creating a truly restorative environment goes beyond what touches your skin. It’s also about what you breathe in, what you drink, and the rituals that surround your moments of rest. This is why many people pair non-toxic bedding with calming, clean evening rituals — like winding down with Bibogem Tea Crystals – Mystic Mint, a refreshing yet soothing blend designed to support clarity, digestion, and a sense of calm before sleep.

Start With the Fiber: Is It Grown Organically?

Many shoppers assume that natural fibers equal safe fibers – but that’s not always true. Cotton, for example, is one of the most widely used bedding materials, yet conventional cotton is also one of the most heavily sprayed crops in the world. These pesticides can linger in the finished fiber and remain in constant contact with your skin.

This is one reason we begin with organically grown bamboo. The bamboo we use grows rapidly without pesticides, fertilizers, or intensive irrigation. It self-regenerates after harvesting, helps reduce CO₂ levels, and produces up to 35% more oxygen than an equivalent area of trees.

Starting with cleaner, responsibly grown raw materials lays the foundation for healthier, safer living — whether it’s the textiles you sleep in or the ingredients you choose to consume.

Not All Bamboo Textiles Are Created Equal

While bamboo starts as a natural plant, the manufacturing methods used to turn it into soft, durable viscose vary dramatically. This is where the difference between toxic and non-toxic truly matters.

We partner only with factories that use a closed-loop manufacturing process, meaning the water and non-toxic solvents used in production are captured, filtered, and reused rather than released into the environment. This reduces waste and ensures no harmful chemical residues are left behind in the finished fabric.

Additionally, we do NOT use harsh chemicals like sodium hydroxide or carbon disulfide – substances often associated with low-quality or unsafe viscose production. Instead, our bamboo fibers are processed using natural enzyme treatments and environmentally responsible methods that protect both people and the planet.

Sustainability Matters

Comfort and sustainability go hand in hand. That’s why we craft select blankets and bedding with a proprietary blend of viscose from organically grown bamboo and ultra-plush fibers spun from recycled water bottles. The process is simple and earth-friendly: bottles are collected, cleaned, pelletized, and spun into a marshmallow-soft fiber that becomes our fluffy, eco-friendly filling. This keeps plastic out of landfills and oceans – while creating a snuggly, machine-washable product you can feel good about bringing into your home.

Sustainable living is built through small, consistent choices. Choosing non-toxic bedding, reducing plastic waste, and incorporating clean daily rituals — like a cup of Mystic Mint before bed — all contribute to a lifestyle that is gentler on both the body and the planet.

Look for Certifications

One of the easiest ways to ensure a blanket or bedding item is non-toxic is to look for trusted third-party certifications. All Simply Organic Bamboo products are STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified, Product Class I – the strictest level of safety testing available. This means that every single component, from fabric to thread to dyes, has been tested against harmful substances and proven safe for even the most sensitive skin, including babies.

Sleep Safely, Rest Easy

You spend a third of your life in bed, which makes choosing non-toxic materials more important than ever. Doing so reduces exposure to chemicals while supporting more responsible manufacturing practices worldwide.

At Simply Organic Bamboo, we believe rest is a holistic experience. It begins with safe, breathable bedding and is elevated by intentional rituals — like unwinding in crisp, clean sheets. Every decision we make is a step toward leaving the world a little better for future generations.

We thoughtfully choose safe, sustainable materials and partner with responsible manufacturers because comfort should never come at the expense of your health — or the planet.

Sustainability is woven into every decision we make. From organically grown bamboo to eco-conscious production processes, our goal is to reduce waste, conserve resources, and support a lifestyle rooted in purity, balance, and well-being.

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Are you particular about the sheets you use for yourself and your family? We spend 1/3 of our lives in bed so choosing non-toxic sheets seems pretty important!