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Flame-retardant, resistant to dust mites, and heat-regulating, a wool comforter (also known as a wool duvet) can really take your sleep to the next level.
But not all comforters are the same. Some contain chemicals. Others are either poor quality or uncomfortable and itchy. So how do you avoid getting ripped off?
I’m a pro when it comes to napping, so I was delighted to get the chance to test some of the best eco-friendly and organic wool comforters.
I'll start by showing you the two best that ticked all the boxes for me and were an absolute delight to sleep under.
✔ Most Luxurious Comforter
✔ Absolutely NO Chemicals Used
✔ Very Lightweight Feel
They Say: Enjoy deep, restorative sleep with our premium wool comforter. Handmade in the USA with premium eco-wool® fill and organic cotton sateen. Exceptionally lightweight, cozy, hypoallergenic, and non-toxic. 100% chemical and cruelty-free.
We Say: I do like a touch of luxury in the bedroom, and this comforter certainly packs a punch when it comes to luxury.
Made in the U.S. by PlushBeds, this comforter is lightweight but incredibly cozy. It will keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
PlushBeds are a Green America Certified Business, so you can sleep easily knowing that you’re cocooned in a comforter from a fully sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturer.
This comforter is made from tightly woven, cruelty-free, 100% virgin wool. No chemicals are used during the manufacturing process, according to the brand. This makes it an excellent choice both environmentally and in terms of indoor air quality.
Good quality, washable duvet covers are always recommended with using comforters. I’ve paired the PlushBeds Luxury Handmade Natural Wool Comforter with the 100% organic cotton duvet cover and mattress protector.
You’re covered by a 30-day warranty for manufacturer defects, and that is the only reason you’ll want to return this comforter.
It’s sheer luxury and worth every cent!
They Say: Experience unparalleled comfort with our incredibly smooth and well-ventilated comforter. Its luxurious softness and exceptional airflow ensure a perfect night's sleep, making every moment truly restful and cozy.
We Say: I tested the Delara Organic Wool Comforter for three months during both humid summer nights and cooler winter evenings. The 200 GSM Merino wool filling and 400 TC organic cotton shell help keep my wife and me comfortable at a pleasant sleeping temperature, regardless of the season.
The box stitching on the Delara Organic Wool Comforter keeps the wool filling in place and prevents shifting or clumping.
The Delara Organic Wool Comforter has maintained its loft even after multiple wash cycles. However, the wet-wool smell after washing was stronger than I expected. It took a full day of line-drying (and then a 1-hour spin in the dryer) before the lanolin odor completely disappeared.
Natural wool comforters are really gaining in popularity, and it’s not hard to see why when you consider the benefits.
Wool is naturally flame-retardant. The fire-resistant properties of wool come from its high nitrogen and water content. This means that wool needs greater levels of oxygen to burn than is present in our atmosphere. You have to try hard to set fire to wool, and even then it will not spread.
Human sweat is odorless. We start to smell when bacteria starts to grow on old sweat. Bacteria cannot thrive on wool, making it naturally odor-resistant.
Dust mites also struggle to thrive on wool. They need moisture to survive, but wool’s microscopic pores keep the moisture levels low.
Wool can absorb around 35% of its own weight in moisture. This moisture is then released into the air as vapor. This ‘breathability’ helps regulate temperature and makes wool an ideal choice for bedding when looking for an alternative to down comforters (made from feathers).
A wool comforter is made by encasing the natural wool fibers in an outer casing, usually cotton. It’s then stitched into a quilted pattern to produce a product that’s incredibly soft to the touch.
A wool comforter made from organic wool, encased in organic cotton, is an incredibly earth-friendly product.
The wool can be sourced from local farmers sustainably grazing sheep in the fields of organic farms, keeping the environmental impact of the product to a minimum.
Organic wool is produced using manufacturing practices that are kinder to the planet. If the wool needs washing it’s done using natural soap and zero harmful chemicals. If the wool needs coloring it’s done using non-toxic dyes.
When they reach the end of their usable life organic wool comforters can be easily recycled into other wool products or even left to naturally biodegrade.
Organic wool comforters are made without the use of toxic chemicals, dyes, and bleaching agents.
This makes them better for the environment and could benefit people with sensitive skin and other allergic conditions.
Static attracts many airborne pollutants such as dust, lint, dirt, and hair. Wool generates very little static electricity and so stays cleaner for longer when compared to synthetic materials.
Peer-reviewed research reports that wool absorbs several VOCs, including formaldehyde, toluene, and limonene (Mansour et al., 2016; Hegyi et al., 2021).
Earlier I showed you the natural wool comforters that got the nod as my favorites, but it was a close-run race.
There were a few others that really caught my eye. One of these might be more suitable for your individual needs.
✔ Choice of Fill Power for All Seasons
✔ OEKO-TEX Certified
✔ 100% Organic Pure Wool
They Say: This Four Seasons Experience Set comprises the following Sleep and Beyond items: Wool comforter, Wool mattress topper, Wool pillow, 400 thread count sheet set with fitted sheet, flat sheet, pillowcases, and duvet cover. Our Four Seasons Experience is a perfect blend of beauty, durability, and comfort created without any pesticides or carcinogenic chemicals.
We Say: This is the most expensive option I reviewed but would be perfect if you’re looking to buy a complete wool bedding set in one go.
What is probably even more impressive than the quality of this organic wool bedding set is the details they have gone into in the FAQ PDF available on their website.
✔ GOTS-Certified Wool & Cotton
✔ Zero-Waste Production
✔ Warm & Cozy
They Say: Designed and handcrafted for comfort, warmth, and coziness, our certified organic quilted comforters are made from GOTS-certified wool encased in GOTS-certified organic cotton sateen. Hand-tufted and stitched around the perimeter so the wool batting stays in place. Now with corner ties for securing into your duvet cover. These comforters naturally regulate body temperature, ensuring a restful sleep in any season.
We Say: There really was very little to separate this comforter from the overall winner.
They both use similar, high-quality, certified organic products and materials to produce incredible comforters.
This Holy Lamb option has a hand-tufted organic cotton cover. It is stitched around the perimeter to ensure that the wool batting stays in place.
On the subject of wool, both Holy Lamb and PlusBeds use premium eco-wool®. Eco-wool® is not officially certified organic but is the best alternative. It is climate beneficial wool produced using standards that go beyond that required of organic wool.
I especially liked the corner ties on this comforter. A neat solution to the problem of a comforter moving around in a duvet cover.
Holy Lamb Organics have a zero-waste philosophy. All the byproducts from the production of this comforter are reused, recycled, or composted. They also offer eco-friendly packaging options that some other comforters do not.
When it came down to it the choice was a tricky one.
I feel that Holy Lamb Organics have slightly better eco-credentials than PlushBeds, but the PlushBeds comforter was slightly more cozy and around $100 cheaper.
That said, the Holy Lamb Organics Certified Best Organic Wool Comforter is still a dream to dream under and may well be the perfect option for you.
✔ Affordable Budget Option
✔ OKEO-TEX Certified
✔ 100% natural Australian wool filling
They Say: We use square stitching technology to help fill the wool so that the filling remains flat and not easy to slip. Three-dimensional edging can protect the edge of the quilt, wear-resistant and durable.
We Say: This is a lightweight, yet cozy, comforter that treads as gently on your wallet as it does on the planet.
It currently has a 94% five-star rating on Amazon and is a Honey Best Seller.
Filled with pure, natural, Australian fine wool, this comforter regulated my body temperature nicely.
Quality has not been sacrificed to achieve the budget price. The outer casing is soft to the touch (although I would always recommend using a good quality, organic cotton, duvet cover) and the entire product is OEKO-TEX certified. Giving you peace of mind that it’s eco-friendly and free of harmful substances.
A solid comforter at a very good price.
✔ Genuine Alpaca Wool
✔ Lanolin-Free
✔ No chemicals, dyes, or bleach
They Say: The highest quality alpaca wool comes directly from Peru where alpaca have naturally grazed in the Andes Mountains for thousands of years. Peruvian alpaca is bred specifically for its lustrous and silky natural fibers that are light, soft, warm, and lanolin-free. Alpaca wool is a natural fleece that belongs to the noble fibers such as mohair, cashmere or angora. A superior quality fiber to sheep’s wool with the same natural thermo-regulating properties, it provides the perfect environment for sleep.
We Say: Alpaca wool bedding items are a fantastic alternative to sheep’s wool bedding products because they’re lanolin-free.
All the wool for Ave Maria comforters is sourced from local producers and farmers in Peru.
This was my first experience with an Alpaca wool comforter, and I could not tell the difference in terms of coziness, heat regulation, moisture-wicking, etc.
If you’re sensitive to lanolin but still like the idea of getting a good night’s sleep under an all-natural comforter, this could be a good option for you.
Look out for these official certifications to ensure that the wool bedding you buy matches your eco-friendly ideals.
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX is a certification given to textiles that have been fully tested for harmful substances.
If you buy an OEKO-TEX certified product, you can rest assured that every element has been tested and certified as harmless for human health.
GOTS is the global leader in textile processing standards for organic fibers and is backed by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain.
In the context of organic bedding, a USDA Organic certification will only be given to products that are made using 100% organic materials and processes.
GreenGuard Gold is an air quality standard.
Organic bedding carrying a GreenGuard Gold certification has been tested and guaranteed to emit very low levels of VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO) was established in 1982 and certifies Crop production
Wild crop harvesting, Livestock production, and Handling production (including processing, handling, marketing, restaurants, retail, fiber, and textiles).
Most hotel comforters will usually be a mid-range option of down or wool blended with synthetic materials. A 100% wool-filled comforter is more time-consuming to launder, which is not ideal for hotels. Cotton-polyester blends are most common for the sheets due to their durability.
There are a few simple hacks to help upgrade your sleep at home to five-star luxury.
Microfiber comforters are usually cheaper than organic comforters. They are also easier to clean when filled with manmade fibers. However, I would always recommend an organic comforter over a microfiber one.
You can find some very good deals (especially around Black Friday) and if you go for a washable wool comforter it can even go in the washing machine. However, washable wool is exposed to chlorine then coated in a polymer resin, making it less eco-friendly than other chemical-free options.
When searching for the best wool comforter (or wool duvet as some people like to call them) I tried to balance my needs with the needs of the planet.
I could have the coziest bed setup in the world, but I think I’d struggle to sleep soundly if I knew that my choices had taken a toll on the planet.
I hope my musings in this article have given a good balance between comfort and eco-friendliness and will help you with your next comforter purchase.
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