Organic everything has moved past being a trend, and for many people, it’s a lifestyle. From food to cosmetics, people tend to favor organic items over their non-organic and often chemical-laden counterparts.
While you may already be an avid fan of things like organic food, have you considered your bedding?
Many fans of natural living are embracing the concept of organic bedding, and it does seem to have some significant benefits for your health and the quality of your sleep.
The following are five of the most significant benefits that come along with making a move to organic, natural bedding products:
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Toxin-Free
Probably the number one reason people decide to swap out their regular bedding for organic items is because they’re getting rid of potential toxins. You spend much of your life in your bed, so with that in mind, ridding it of toxic chemicals and preventing your exposure to them is important.
Some of the common toxins found in conventional bedding include boric acid and formaldehyde.
These products are used for things such as keeping your sheets wrinkle-free, but they can lead to a number of health problems.
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Eco-Friendly
If you’re concerned about reducing your carbon footprint and your impact on the environment, it can be a good idea to select organic and natural home products including bedding. Much of the traditional bedding we see in stores not only contains chemicals but during production these chemicals are released into the environment.
They are also often made using non-biodegradable materials or non-renewable products.
On the other hand, with organic bedding items are often made from environmentally-friendly, naturally renewable items such as cotton.
Organic bedding is also usually created following sustainable farming and manufacturing processes. This means the entire process is designed in a way that reduces the impact on the earth and minimizes the use of not only natural resources but also energy.
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Breathability
Most of us love the thought of diving into a cool, fresh bed at the end of a long day, and that’s why so many people are turning to organic bedding.
Organic bedding and items such as buckwheat pillows are made of naturally breathable materials, which means you’ll stay cool during the night rather than sweating beneath unnatural materials that trap heat and prevent your skin from being able to breathe.
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Hypo-Allergenic
Many organic and natural bedding items are inherently hypoallergenic. They tend to repel things like dust mites, mold, and bacteria, all of which are known to contribute to allergies or make them more severe.
When you go with organic bedding, you’re alleviating the likelihood that simply going to bed at night will worsen your allergies or the allergies of your family.
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Socially Responsible Manufacturing
Finally, most of us know that in farms and factories around the world, the practices used in farming and manufacturing are not always ethical.
Typically, with organic bedding, there is a focus on socially responsible practices during farming and manufacturing, which protects workers around the world.
Organic bedding may not be for everyone, and it can be more expensive than conventional types of bedding, but increasingly people feel that it’s a price they’re willing to pay for benefits like the ones listed above.
