Discover 10 brands that are making room for a more sustainable night in with their cozy and consciously made blankets.
But, what counts as a (more) sustainable blanket?
The brands that we’ve featured in this guide touch on a wide range of sustainability aspects when it comes to producing their blankets. From using breathable plant-based materials to treating them with non-toxic dyes, and compensating the people who create their products fairly, the blankets we sourced today don’t just meet high environmental and social expectations but also look really good on your sofa.
These brands are doing the work of testing the materials they use through some of the most rigorous textile standards to ensure you have a sustainably made security blanket to curl up in.
After all, blankets come in constant contact with your skin for hours on end, the last thing you need to worry about is rubbing up against toxins.
So how do these brands ensure a safer blanket? An easy way to get an added layer of assurance is if you can spot one of the following sustainable certifications:
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS): GOTS is an internationally recognized certification that ensures the organic status of textiles (like organic cotton), from the raw materials to the final product, while setting rigorous environmental, human rights, and social criteria.
Many brands also put their material processing stages like dyes through the GOTS verification to ensure they don’t contain common allergens, carcinogenic colorants, or dyes containing heavy metals.
- OEKO-TEX® Standard 100: When products hold this certification, it means that every component, including every trim has passed safety tests against a list of over 1,000 substances that are harmful to your health but also to the environment.
Some of the brands listed in this guide also feature the Fair Trade Certified™ label that ensures their products meet rigorous social, environmental, and economic standards. This certification supports safe working conditions, environmental protection, sustainable livelihoods, and community development funds that allow farmers and workers to invest in development projects that address their community’s greatest needs, like water, education, housing, and healthcare.
Now that you know what to watch out for, go ahead and peruse through our carefully sourced selection of brands creating the most sumptuous sustainable blankets. Fair warning: these blankets might not help you get up in the morning, but they will definitely keep you warm and comfortably snuggled up.
Where to Find Sustainable Blankets:
Note that this guide includes affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through some of these links at no additional cost to you. As always, brands included are vetted against our rigorous sustainability criteria and are brands we love that we think you’ll love too.
1. Coyuchi
Conscious Qualities | Regenerative Practices, Fair Trade Certified™, GOTS Certified, Resale Program
Materials | Organic Cotton, Linen, Wool
Coyuchi is a woman-owned brand crafting elevated home goods that ooze conscious luxury without compromising on quality. Available in a range of earthy tones, their blankets will convince you to call in sick and opt for a relaxing day snuggled in.
Confused about what to pick? Use this guide as a starting point to help you choose the perfect blanket or peruse through some pre-loved ones for a discounted steal.
2. Bearaby
Conscious Qualities | OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certified, Global Recycled Standard Certified, GOTS Certified, Reforestation Program
Materials | TENCEL™ Lyocell, Organic Cotton, Recycled Velvet
Born out of the love of prioritizing a good night’s rest, Bearaby specializes in creating sustainable weighted blankets that are known for creating a pleasant hugging sensation and effectively improving sleep quality.
These cozy blankets are hand-knitted using only fabric instead of artificial fillers to add weight in a loop structure that provides added breathability.
3. The Citizenry
Conscious Qualities | Ethical Production, WFTO Audited, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certified, GOTS Certified, Resale Program
Materials | Organic Cotton, Linen, Alpaca Wool
The Citizenry is an artisanal homeware company combining ethical craft with elevated design. Their handwoven blankets come in lush earth tones and feature intricate quilted patterns that add a layer of luxurious texture.
Upon perusing through their sustainable quilts, you’ll also come upon details like the number of artisans it took to make the product and where it was created to showcase its provenance.
4. Boll & Branch
Conscious Qualities | Traceable Supply Chain, Philanthropic, Fair Trade Certified™ Factories, GOTS Certified, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certified
Materials | Organic Cotton, Linen, Alpaca Wool
A brand that’s on a mission to make bedding better, Boll & Branch offers a sumptuous range of organic cotton blankets in waffle weaves for maximum comfort.
Crafted in inviting earthy shades using GOTS-approved dyes, their range of soft quilts are also Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified so you can rest easy knowing your snooze won’t be interrupted by a sneeze fest.
5. AmourLinen
Conscious Qualities | OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certified, Made to Order, Zero Waste Practices
Materials | Linen Blends
Based in Lithuania, AmourLinen is a slow fashion brand creating cozy linen blankets that are crafted on a made-to-order basis and shipped worldwide.
Available in a vibrant color palette, their waffle and honeycomb weave linen blankets are breathable and have temperature-regulating properties.
Don’t just take their word for it, a customer reviewed it saying that they are the “perfect weight for year-round use.”
6. Savvy Rest
Conscious Qualities | B Corp Certified, GOTS Certified, Dye-Free
Materials | Organic Cotton
An ideal choice for those with sensitive skin, Savvy Rest offers a non-toxic blanket style in varying sizes to suit your needs. Made from 100% organic cotton that is free from toxic dyes or bleach, this blanket is crafted using a classic herringbone weave that’ll provide just the right amount of texture and comfort when you snuggle in.
But don’t let the single and only style of blanket underwhelm you, Savvy Rest’s entire non-toxic bedding range is dedicated to making sure you sleep well without worrying about any toxins or allergens.
7. April Notes
Conscious Qualities | On-demand Production, Pays Fair Wages, Natural Materials
Materials | Linen, Cotton, Merino Wool
April Notes is a woman-owned Lithuanian slow fashion brand creating lush linen-blend blankets and woolen throws that deliver worldwide.
Handcrafted in neutrals and muted pastels, their waffle weave linen-blend blankets offer thermoregulating properties to keep you comfy no matter the season. A review said, “It is so soft and the texture is really unusual. The fact it can be washed is a real bonus!”
8. Saatva
Conscious Qualities | OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certified, GOTS Certified, Reforestation Program, Philanthropic, Student Mentoring Program
Materials | Long Staple Cotton, Organic Cotton, Viscose
If you prefer your blankets to feel weighty and have a bit of luxurious sheen to them, then look no further. Saatva offers a collection of both lofty and light organic blankets that look like they belong on a five-star bedspread.
Perfect for both cold and hot sleepers, one review highly recommended their Organic Cotton Channel Quilt and said, “The material is soft and lightweight with a decent thickness.”
9. Pendleton
Conscious Qualities | OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certified, Philanthropic
Materials | Wool, Organic Cotton
Pendleton is a sixth-generation, family-owned company with weaving expertise that comes from over 150 years of honing the craft. Additionally, Pendleton’s century-old US-based mills are OEKO-TEX® STeP certified.
Created from the softest wool sourced locally, their vibrant blankets feature designs inspired by Native American culture (a portion of sales of blankets using the Chief Joseph pattern go towards grants to Native American nonprofits) and imagery of the American West and the Pacific Northwest.
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About The Author:
Jharna Pariani is a fashion writer and creative strategist whose work is rooted in honesty and deep observation of the world around her.
When she isn’t busy penning down her thoughts, she moonlights as a video editor creating fashion and food reels on Instagram for several brands and influencers.
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