14 November 2024
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Autumn is in full glory and we prefer to go inside more to cocoon and rest more. Time to make your home an extra comfortable place for the coming winter season! High-quality household linen not only ensures that you have a luxurious experience in your own home, but it is often also better for the environment and the people who make it. For example, choose new, soft and fresh bed linen made of natural materials so that your night’s sleep improves. Or upgrade your bathroom with high-quality, thick and super soft bath towels for an ultimate spa moment in the comfort of your own home. And did you know that you can also opt for a more sustainable variant of hand and tea towels or zero-waste cleaning products for the kitchen? We have listed the best tips for you.
More sustainable bath textiles
Bo Weevil
Soft bath textiles made from organic cotton
Are you looking for good looking and comfortable bath textiles made from organic cotton? Then Bo Weevil is your place to go. They specialise in organic cotton products – from soft towels and bathrobes to face cloths and toiletry bags. Everything in the collection is made from organic and GOTS-certified cotton, which means that, unlike conventional cotton, no chemicals or pesticides are used and it is therefore produced in a much more sustainable way. Better for your skin and the planet!
You can buy the organic cotton bath textiles from Bo Weevil in their webshop or at Sus en So Utrecht or Hilversum and Blabloom in Genk.
Kalani
Bath textiles made from 100% organic and ethical cotton
At the Belgian brand Kalani you’ll find luxurious and soft (bath) towels, made from 100% organic and Fairtrade cotton. You can choose from 3 different collections: Full Luxury, Luxury and Hotel. In all collections the focus is on very high quality, softness and comfort to make your bathroom moment as nice as possible, but is also available in different price categories. You also don’t have to worry about ethical production conditions: Kalani produces in a more ethical way in India in SA8000 certified factories. Choose your favourite, timeless colour bath towel, bathrobe or bath mat and experience ultimate luxury!
Design for Resilience
Zero-waste products for the bathroom
Do your bathroom products no longer fit your more conscious lifestyle and are you ready to provide your bathroom with natural, environmentally friendlier and zero-waste products? Then take a look at the collection of the innovative brand from Brussel, Design for Resilience. The minimalist products are not only a feast for the eyes, but are also of high quality and a lot more sustainable than conventional products! All materials are made in Belgium, fully compostable and reusable. Think of soft and washable make-up remover cloths made of linen, 100% natural and antibacterial hemp washcloths and towels made of unbleached, European linen.
Oxious
Soft bath towels, made in a more social and ethical way from recycled textiles
Looking for a stylish towel made from recycled textiles? The Rotterdam brand Oxious shows that it is possible to work with recycled and unbleached cotton, without compromising on comfort, softness and style. In the collection of Oxious you’ll find elegant, stylish and timeless towels that are also made according to high social, more ethical and ecological standards. For the production they work together with their team of local women in Turkey, who get more opportunities for a better future in this way.
The Organic Company
High-quality and organic bath textiles
Give your day a nice and comfortable start with a soft towel from The Organic Company. And as the name already suggests, all the cotton in the collection is organic and GOTS-certified! The high-quality towels are available in timeless and earthy colours. Choose a soft towel in small or large sizes, long bathrobes, washable make-up remover wipes or bath mats.
You can buy the organic bath textiles from The Organic Company at The Soul Store in Oostkamp and roberta. in Düsseldorf.
More sustainable bedding
Van Binnen at De Groene Passage
Get personal advice about the most high-quality bedding in Rotterdam
Looking for high-quality, natural and environmentally friendlier bedding? There are many good options online, but what is better than getting personal advice in a specialist store? So plan a visit at Van Binnen, located in De Groene Passage in Rotterdam. Here you’ll find a large department with more sustainable bedding from brands like Suite702, Kayori, Libeco and Yumeko, made exclusively from natural materials such as Tencel, linen and organic cotton (satin). The employees at Van Binnen will be happy to help you find comfortable bedding that suits your needs. You can also go here for more sustainable bed frames, bed bases, mattresses, duvets and pillows.
Kalani
Bed linen made in europe from organic, Fairtrade certified materials
Dream away with the beautiful, high-quality bedding from the Belgian brand Kalani. The bed linen is made from organic and Fairtrade cotton or European linen and is locally produced in Europe under more ethical conditions. For more environmentally conscious and social bedding, Kalani is the place to be! Discover the collection from Kalani and choose from the beautiful and timeless colour palette. Will you go for washed linen, cotton gauze, or cotton satin?
Yumeko
Soft bedding made from organic and GOTS-certified cotton
Do you already know about the soft bedding from the Dutch brand Yumeko? In the collection you’ll find high-quality, soft and comfortable bedding made from high-quality organic and GOTS-certified cotton. Choose from a modern colour palette for dark olive, caramel, natural linen, stone brown, peach or pure white. Also nice: they also have a collection with children’s bedding!
Hirschkind
Organic and Fairtrade bedding from Germany
Would you like to buy more sustainable bedding, but prefer designs to be a bit more funky and original? Then take a look at the collection of the German brand Hirschkind. In the collection you’ll find organic and Fairtrade bedding in striking colours such as turquoise, moss green, bright red, corn yellow and terracotta with cheerful prints inspired by nature. You can also be sure that the bedding is made in a fairer way, because the production takes place in Germany where strict European labour regulations apply.
You can buy the organic and Fairtrade bedding from Hirschkind at the supermarché in Berlin.
Jyoti – Fair Works
Original organic and Fairtrade bedroom accessories
Looking for more sustainable and original accessories to brighten up your bed? Then the collection with modern block prints from the Berlin brand Jyoti – Fair Works might be something for you! Choose a blanket with a colourful or brown block print or brighten up your bed with an original pillowcase. The items are designed by the artist Monica Morito and made in a more ethical way in India from hand-woven, organic and Fairtrade cotton.
SNURK
Cheerful children’s bedding made in Europe from organic cotton
Even the littlest ones like to sleep under more sustainable and environmentally friendlier bedding made from natural materials! And what could be more fun than providing your child’s bedroom with cheerful, original prints and designs? At the Amsterdam brand SNURK, they know what to do! Does your child prefer to sleep between unicorns, UFOs or sharks, or does he or she prefer to go to dreamland as a prince, firefighter or ballerina? And of course, all the bedding is also made from organic cotton in European factories.
You can buy the cheerful children’s bedding from SNURK at Knotsknetter in Amsterdam, Blabloom in Genk and Goûts et Couleurs in Bruges.
More sustainable kitchen textiles and table linen
Design for Resilience
Zero-waste products and natural textiles for your kitchen
Could your kitchen use a more sustainable touch? Then choose zero-waste products and kitchen textiles made from natural materials! At the Belgian brand Design for Resilience you’ll find everything you need for this, such as towels made of unbleached and European linen and biodegradable and washable sponges. The design is modern, timeless and refreshing!
Bo Weevil
Kitchen textiles made from organic cotton
For kitchen textiles made of organic cotton, you can go to the Dutch label Bo Weevil. With 30 years of experience, they design various products made of organic cotton, such as kitchen towels, tea towels and aprons for both home and catering.
Kalani
Table linen made more ethically from 100% European linen
At the Belgian brand Kalani you can not only find beautiful bedding and bath textiles made of organic cotton, but also high-quality table linen made of washed, European linen. Prepare your table for a dinner with loved ones with the natural, environmentally friendlier and stylish products of Kalani.
The Organic Company
High-quality and organic kitchen textiles
Level up your home textiles with the organic products from The Organic Company. In addition to organic bath textiles, they also have a large collection of kitchen textiles, such as oven gloves, tea towels, napkins, aprons and teapot warmers made of organic cotton.
You can buy organic kitchen textiles from The Organic Company at The Soul Store in Oostkamp and roberta. in Düsseldorf.
Arpe
More sustainable microfiber cloths made from high-quality post-consumer rPET yarn
Have you ever thought about buying your cleaning cloths more sustainably? At the Spanish brand Arpe they offer an alternative to conventional, polluting cloths. Choose the more sustainable microfiber cleaning cloths made of high-quality post-consumer rPET yarn. Also nice: the towels can be customised with your own design!
