Not all bedding is created equal. Some duvets are made with conventionally grown cotton which uses pesticides and fertilizers, while other comforters are polyester, which accumulates more dust mites than down. That’s why we like to opt for bedding made of organic, natural materials — namely, organic cotton, down, and wool. It’s like a gentle hug from nature, minus the toxic drama!
But naturally derived materials are only half the battle. A composition of naturally derived fibers doesn’t mean a comforter wasn’t treated with chemicals during manufacturing. So how can you tell which duvets and comforters are good for you and for the planet?
Read on for the lowdown on how to choose organic bedding, and our top ten selections. 🤓
What is organic bedding?
Organic bedding is made without synthetic chemicals — that means no harmful pesticides on the natural materials like cotton or wool, and no chemical treatment during manufacturing. This reduces your risk of sleeping on potentially irritating allergens or chemicals like PFAs and flame retardants.
Why shop for an organic comforter or duvet?
Natural materials take less energy to produce and leave less pollution in their wake. On the other hand, polyester, the most common synthetic material, produces tons of wastewater, for one, and releases microplastics each time it’s washed, for two. But since polyester is still a super common and convenient fabric, we recommend opting for recycled whenever possible. For more info on sustainable fabrics, check out our handy fabrics guide.
Synthetic fabrics harm humans along with the environment — folks who work in textile factories, specifically. They’re at higher risk for health complications like respiratory issues, cancer, and more.
Conventional bedding and mattresses are often exposed to VOCs during the manufacturing process, a commonly used class of harmful chemicals, giving bedding that weird chemical smell when you first open it. VOCs can irritate the sinuses and even damage the central nervous system, making it especially important that sensitive folks seek out natural bedding.
What should you look for when shopping for an organic comforter or duvet?
Ok, so now we know the why when it comes to organic comforters and duvets. But how do we know which products aren’t actually filled with potentially harmful substances? In short, third-party certifications. The most helpful here are GOTS, Oeko-Tex, GreenGuard, and Fair Trade Certified factories.
To get GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, 95% of a product’s materials must be certified organic. If a product is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, it’s free of 100 commonly used toxic substances and allergens. A GreenGuard certification ensures a product won’t emit VOCs at a harmful level, Fair Trade Certified means factories have safe working conditions, and Responsible Down Standard (RDS) ensures humane animal treatment.
Our criteria:
Our team has tested dozens of the top organic and natural comforters and duvets on the market for this round-up of our favorite brands. We’ve personally tried out and researched each brand — some products have even been on our beds for over five years! 🛏️
We update this list regularly with our emerging favorites that meet the following criteria:
- ORGANIC & CLEAN | Each brand’s blankets are made of natural or recycled materials like cotton, wool, down, or Tencel, and also host third-party certifications to guarantee consumer safety.
- COMFORTABLE | After testing, we’ve found these brands to have the most comfortable duvets and comforters. They’re good at cooling and moisture-wicking, and you’ll find various weights on this list.
- DURABLE | Again, first-hand testing tells us all we need to know, including that each product is durable enough to stand the test of time.
- SUSTAINABLE | All brands included have commitments to care for the environment and give-back initiatives as well as safe labor practices.
The ten organic comforters and inserts below will have you and your family sleeping safe and sound. Many of the brands also offer payment plans to support your budget!
Want to upgrade your whole sleep situation? Check out our favorite organic bedding sets, organic pillows, and these organic mattresses.
Best Overall | Best Organic Cotton Comforter | Best Down Duvet Insert | Best Down Alternative Duvet Insert
1. Birch
Organic Materials | GOTS & Fair Trade certified organic & responsibly sourced materials
Brand Ethics | RDS & GREENGUARD Gold certified, carbon-offset
Price Range | $399 (Full/Queen) – $499 (King/California King)
Machine Washable | Yes
Luxuriously soft, breathable, and sustainable all at once — Birch’s organic cotton duvet insert is the best of the best. The exterior is made with GOTS certified organic cotton and filled with responsibly sourced down and ethically procured wool, making it perfectly light for summer yet nice and warm in the winter. Birch is so confident you’ll love this duvet insert that it offers a two-year warranty and a 100-night trial (plus free shipping!).
Birch Duvet Review | “The perfect duvet. We seriously could not be happier with it. The perfect weight, where it feels like we’re being hugged by a cloud. I know it is made from the highest quality materials. So glad we invested in our sleep quality, worth every penny.” – Hays L. (Read all reviews)
2. Boll & Branch
Organic Materials | Oeko-Tex & GOTS certified organic cotton & sustainable materials
Brand Ethics | Fair Trade, gives back, eco-friendly practices
Price Range | $309 (Full/Queen) – $589 (King)
Machine Washable | Yes
Since 2014, Boll & Branch has made a sound night’s sleep possible, thanks to its organic duvet inserts — they offer both down and down alternative duvets in various weights. Boll & Branch works directly with farmers to source the best sustainable cotton and build a transparent supply chain so you know exactly where your bedding is coming from. You can also top off your bed with its beautiful line of bed blankets! (Looking at sheets, too? Check out our Boll & Branch review and see how we slept.)
Boll & Branch Duvet Review | “Love how this duvet insert stays fluffy! It’s almost too pretty to put a cover on it. I am a warm sleeper, so I bought the lightweight duvet. It’s keeping me at a perfect temperature.” – Courtney M. (Read all reviews)
3. Coyuchi
Organic Materials | Fair Trade & GOTS certified cotton
Brand Ethics | Eco-friendly packaging, circular initiatives, gives back via 1% for the Planet
Price Range | $298 (Twin) – $698 (King)
Machine Washable | Yes
With a relaxed drape, diamond-shaped stitch, and lightly crinkled look, the Coyuchi comforter collection’s duvets are pretty enough to serve as standalone bedding. They come in attractive colors like light blue and brown, but can still easily act as lightweight duvet inserts. Each duvet is crafted from Fair Trade and GOTS certified organic cotton that was grown and woven in India and packaged in an equally conscious reusable cotton bag.
Coyuchi Duvet Review | “Really beautiful material and the color is beautiful too (the slate blue). It is perfect for summer nights and hope it will be perfect for inside a duvet for winter. Blanket is very soft to the touch.” – Alison N. (Read more reviews)
4. Avocado
Organic Materials | GOTS & Oeko-Tex certified organic cotton & natural alpaca fibers
Brand Ethics | Certified B Corp, Climate Neutral Certified, MADE SAFE certified, gives back via 1% for the Planet
Price Range | $339 (Twin) – $599 (King/California King)
Machine Washable | No
Discounts Available | Use code GOODTRADE at checkout to save 10% sitewide
Millions of people adore Avocado’s mattresses and sheets, so it’s no surprise the Alpaca Duvet Insert is another winner. Made not to bunch inside a cover (score!), this organic duvet is designed to be thermoregulating, breathable, and ultra-luxurious. Choose from the lightweight down or an all-season option for more warmth (see them side-by-side above!). With Avocado’s 100-night trial and yearlong warranty, you’ll have plenty of time to decide which duvet insert is right for you.
Avocado Duvet Review | “Love it. Nice weight, it really does breathe better than cheaper synthetic duvets. While adding warmth without overheating us ‘warm sleepers.’ Will simply add a blanket for cold weather. Great quality (stitching, etc.) as all items from Avocado.” – Kay M. (Read more reviews)
5. Under The Canopy
Organic Materials | Oeko-TEX certified organic cotton & GRS (Global Recycled Standard) alternative down
Brand Ethics | Fair Trade, solar-powered workshops
Price Range | $128 (Twin) – $218 (King)
Machine Washable | Yes
For more than two decades, Under The Canopy has paved the way for sustainable bedding. For a temperature-insulated comforter that works well with or without a duvet cover, you’re in luck. (Though, if you need a cover or blanket on top, the brand’s got that too!) This Down Alt Comforter offers affordable luxury and comfort without any of the harsh chemicals or toxins; instead, it’s made with responsibly sourced materials, like a certified organic cotton shell and recycled down alternative fill.
Under The Canopy Comforter Review | “This is the absolute perfect comforter!! It is so quiet, soft, and warm! We went with the heavy weight, which has been perfect for New England fall/winter. It’s not crazy heavy though so it may also be fine in the summer here.” – Kathryn U. (Read more reviews)
6. SIJO
Organic Materials | Sustainable TENCEL™, Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified
Brand Ethics | Ethical and sustainable practices, gives back
Price Range | $235 (Full/Queen) – $295 (King/California King)
Machine Washable | No
SIJO’s Eucalyptus Comforter is cooling, fluffy, and silky soft. What more could we ask for? Made from 100 percent TENCEL™ lyocell fibers (a blend of sustainably farmed eucalyptus and other wood sources), the lightweight bedding is perfect for warm sleepers and hot weather. It’s hypoallergenic, antimicrobial, and — thanks to its corner ties and snaps — can easily be inserted into a duvet cover, too. We especially love this one for keeping us cool in Los Angeles summers. Give these a go for up to 30 nights! You can read our full SIJO review here.
SIJO Comforter Review | “Silky soft, cooking to the touch, heavy enough that it still gives that cozy feeling that a comforter should without you heating up at night. I’m in love with it. :)” – Dylan O. (Read more reviews)
7. Pact
Organic Materials | GOTS certified organic cotton
Brand Ethics | Fair Trade Certified factory
Price Range | $210 (Twin) – $260 (King)
Machine Washable | Yes
Featuring a classic quilted look, Pact’s comforters come in earthy, neutral shades and are as cozy as they are conscious. Made in a Fair Trade Certified factory from 100 percent organic cotton, the blankets are soft to the touch (thanks to the sateen weaving pattern), toxin-free, and machine-washable. Plus, the medium weight means they can easily transition from cooler seasons to warmer ones and back. Try it for 60 days or return it, no questions asked!
Pact Comforter Review | “I LOVE this blanket! I bought my daughter one, and she loves it so much. I decided to buy one for us! We’d been using a synthetic blanket that made me sweat, even in the cold of winter. This blanket BREATHES! It’s warm and cozy but does not overheat. It’s so cozy and perfect.” – Karla T. (Read more reviews)
8. Nest Bedding
Organic Materials | USDA & WOOLMARK certified organic wool, GOTS certified organic cotton
Brand Ethics | Ethically made in the USA, Fair Trade Certified
Price Range | $187 (Twin) – $499 (King/ California King)
Machine Washable | Yes
Nest Bedding doesn’t just sell bedding — the brand offers best-selling mattresses to go with them for a good night’s sleep. The organic comforters are free of carcinogenic chemicals, VOCs, or allergens, which means they are great for your space, skin, and home. Even better? This comforter is great for the planet, too, using USDA and WOOLMARK certified merino wool and organic cotton. Made to last through all four seasons, without sweating, shivering, or temperature irregularities in between.
Nest Comforter Review | “What I love most about this duvet is its natural breathability. I’m a hot sleeper, I like that wool regulates my body temperature throughout the night, keeping me comfortable. It’s a great all-year-round option. Looks can be deceiving. It is definitely not big and fluffy but I promise you that it keeps you warm. My wife loves it and she is always cold.” – Freddy F. (Read more reviews)
9. Saatva
Organic Materials | Fair Trade Certified cotton
Brand Ethics | Gives back to charities
Price Range | $205 (Twin/Twin XL) – $395 (King/California King)
Machine Washable | Yes
Whether used as a comforter or duvet insert, sleepers can (literally) rest assured that this bedding from Saatva is perfect no matter the time of year. The shell is a crisp percale organic cotton, and the fill is a unique blend of moisture-wicking Lyocell and cloud-like down alternative fibers, making the comforter equal parts cozy yet cool. It’s machine-washable and hypoallergenic, too.
Saatva Comforter Review | “I’m getting such better sleep now with this comforter. It’s fluffy, crisp, and warm, but not too warm. I feel like I’m in a luxurious hotel every time I get into bed! I love that this is made ethically and without yucky chemicals.” – Dorothy (Read more reviews)
10. Ettitude
Organic Materials | Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified
Brand Ethics | Uses patented CleanBamboo® fibers
Price Range | $259 (Twin) – $309 (King/California King)
Machine Washable | Yes (Down Alternative), No (Bamboo)
Ettitude offers two vegan, organic comforter options. Their Bamboo Comforter is made of 100% — you guessed it — bamboo and comes in both a summer weight and a winter weight. Their Down Alternative Comforter, which only comes in sizes full and up, is made of 40% recycled plastic and 60% bamboo and is machine washable. Each comforter has corner loops to function as a duvet insert, too, and comes packaged in a reusable zipper bag made from recycled water bottles.
Ettitude Duvet Review | “It’s easily my favorite duvet ever. And I’m 40. I’ve had a lot of duvets. And I sweat. But not with this one. The material of the covers and sheet is simply divine. I also never write reviews. But I’m impressed. Bravo 👏🏼” – Ana S. (Read more reviews)
Featured image is from Avocado
