These Are The Coziest Ethical and Sustainable Blankets

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As temps continue to dip, you might be reaching for a cozy blanket more often. If the one you’ve got is wearing thin, we have good news: there is no shortage of ethical, sustainable, and organic blankets out there, whether you are snuggling up for warmth or comfort. We’ve gathered up a wide variety of sizes, colors, designs, weight, materials, and price ranges, too.

If you are feeling anxious or wired at the end of the day, one of our editors recommends you try a weighted blanket, which has been shown to help with insomnia in adults and children with autism, as well as other issues like anxiety. It’s worth mentioning that weighted blankets may not be a good fit for those with sleep apnea or asthma. Ask your doctor if you’re unsure.

Here’s what to look for in an ethical and sustainable blanket

Earth-friendly fabrics and processes: The brands below use materials like organic cotton, Tencel, hemp, linen, and wool. These naturally biodegradable fibers don’t wreak as much havoc on the environment when they’re washed or thrown out at the end of their life.

Non-toxic: During sleep, our bodies do an incredible amount of detoxification, hormone regulation, and overall recovery, so it’s important to make sure we’re creating the healthiest environment for that to happen. That means you want to go for non-toxic products that are processed and dyed without toxic chemicals. Look for labels like OEKO-TEX, bluesign, GOTS, etc.

Fair labor and transparency: As with everything you buy, check for fair labor practices. Look for brands that prioritize transparency and tell you where their products are made, plus certifications like Fair Trade and SA8000. Luckily, blankets are ripe for artisan and homemade work.

With this in mind, here are our favorite brands that create ethical and sustainable blankets:

 

Coyuchi

Founded in 1991, Coyuchi has the most comprehensive collection of home textiles out of the bunch, including sheets, towels, pillows, duvets, quilts, rugs, robes, shower curtains, and table linens. All products begin with 100% organic fibers and a traceable supply chain. It relies on guidelines set by the USDA National Organic Program, GOTS, Fairtrade USA, the Textile Exchange, and the International Labor Organization to ensure the products are made to the most sustainable and ethical standards.

Carries: A variety of light, medium, and heavy throws, blankets, quilts, and comforters

Prices: $58 – $498

 

Bearaby

Bearaby’s weighted blankets are handwoven and — unlike a lot of weighted blankets — machine washable. Its classic Napper is made out of 100% organic cotton, while the Tree Napper is made from organic cotton combined with eco-friendly Tencel, which is great for regulating temperature. Plus, its packaging is recycled and plastic-free. 

Carries: Weighted blankets and weighted comforters

Prices: $199 – $399

 

The Citizenry

The Citizenry has a wide selection of blankets that come in different colors, textures, materials, patterns, and weights. Everything you buy from The Citizenry is artisan-made. It collaborates with workshops and artisans around the world, blending contemporary designs with traditional techniques. By partnering with craftspeople, it achieves premium quality and supports Fair Trade standards.

Carries: Blankets, throws, and quilts

Prices: $155 – $295

 

MINNA

MINNA creates ethically made, socially responsible goods using traditional craft techniques. Its blankets are made from cotton and wool, which are colored with natural dyes or toxin-free synthetic dyes. MINNA partners with master weavers and artisan collectives in Mexico, Bolivia, and Uruguay, ensuring craft preservation and job creation in those areas.

Carries: A variety of lightweight throws

Prices: $150 – $325

 

Under The Canopy

Under the Canopy creates wonderfully soft blankets made entirely of GOTS-Certified organic cotton. The material is free from GMOs, bleach, chlorine, formaldehyde, toxins, and heavy metals. All blankets are designed in the United States and ethically made in India.

Carries: blankets and throws

Prices: $68 – $138

 

Made Trade

Made Trade is a curated online shop with the widest and largest selection of sustainable bedding for every style and budget.​ ​They are ​made from GOTS certified organic cotton, Tencel eucalyptus, linen, bamboo lyocell, and more.​ ​Its products ​are eco-conscious, fair trade, vegan, and/or made in the USA, including sheets, duvets, pillows, blankets, and towels. ​​You can shop for blankets made out of luxurious merino wool and organic cotton. On each product page, you can find information about the brand’s values and ethical practices, materials used, etc. so you can be an informed consumer, without spending a bunch of time researching. You can read more about Made Trade and why we love it here.

Carries: blankets and quilts

Prices: $42-$599

 

DoneGood

On a mission to make shopping ethically easier, DoneGood is a marketplace that curates brands that create unique, high-quality products made in a way that’s good for people and the planet.  For the retailer, “good for people” means empowering workers, paying fair wages, and free of trafficking, child labor, or unsafe working conditions. And “good for the planet” means using eco-friendly production processes, non-toxic, organic,​ or recycled materials, and taking other significant steps to keep our land, air, and water clean.​ ​You can find​ a good selection of sustainable blankets made out of Turkish cotton and alpaca.

Carries: blankets and quilts

Prices: $64-$238

 

Boll & Branch

Being one of the first direct-to-consumer home goods brands to pave the way, Boll & Branch has gained a reputation for trustworthy and high-quality products. It sells 100% organic cotton and alpaca blankets that are Fair Trade certified. Its white gift boxes are made up of 80% recycled material, without laminations that prevent conventional boxes from being recycled. The boxes are produced in a socially and environmentally focused factory, which is SA8000 certified, an accreditation for social accountability in the workplace.

Carries: A variety of bed blankets and throws

Prices: $198 – $358

 

Stray & Wander

Stray & Wander works with women’s cooperatives, family-run businesses, and individual artisans. Its focus is on bringing beautiful handmade and fair trade products to the global marketplace while helping to preserve the ancient traditions behind these art forms. Its blankets are made from 100% hand-loomed organic Turkish cotton, and they can also double as a beach or picnic blanket.

Carries: A variety of throw blankets

Prices: $130 – $150

 

Wool and the Gang

If you’re feeling fancy, you could always knit or crochet a blanket yourself, using eco-friendly yarn! Despite its name, Wool and the Gang doesn’t just carry wool. It has non-toxic Tencel yarn made from 100% renewable energy, wool made from pre-consumer waste fibers, sustainably-sourced Peruvian wool, upcycled denim and jersey yarn made from fashion factory scraps, and more. You can read a lot about each type of yarn and its sustainable characteristics right on the website. It also offers all the tools you’ll need to craft the blanket.

Carries: A variety of beginner, easy, and intermediate knitting and crocheting kits

Prices: $64 – $321

 

Wool Art Design

Wool Art Design’s chunky knit blankets are made from GOTS organic, OEKO-TEX certified wool. It comes in a variety of colors that pair well with your home decor.

Carries: Chunky knit blankets

Prices: $64.50 – $109