Organic Bedding in Canada

Organic Bedding in Canada Takes Off

There’s nothing sleepy about the organic movement in Canada. If you’re already buying organic food and have come to love organic cotton clothing, the next logical step is purchasing organic bedding. Both brick-and-mortar and online shops abound in every province, as Canadians have grown passionate about an ecologically-balanced lifestyle. If you go to the Shop in Canada Web site and search for bedding, you’ll find sources for shopping all over the country. Not all the shops listed here are organic, but it’s still a useful resource if you’re looking for something near you.

A Few Good Shops

When looking for quality organic bedding, one can easily become overwhelmed. Obviously, it all comes down to personal preference, but here are some well-considered shops to start with as you search for your perfect bed:

Rawganique

Rawganique specializes in products made from organic hemp, either on its own or as part of a blend with flax and cotton. Their home line is called The Ecru CannaBliss Home Collection and all the products are certified organic and chemical-free. Rawganique also offers bedding made from 100% certified organic cotton and wool, and custom pillows made of organic mullet, buckwheat and flax. They use all natural dyes and no bleach. Their line includes organic futons, mattresses, mattress barriers for those who suffer from allergies, comforters, duvets, comforter covers, blankets, pillows and pillow protectors, and mattress pads. They even sell hemp pajamas for lolling about on your all-organic bed!

Sage Creek

Sage Creek was founded by nutritionist Linda Bowen in 1999 and specializes in organic cotton bedding and baby clothes. They not only test the cotton for purity, but also the dyes, snaps and zippers, so that you may be sure anything you purchase from them is free of lead, formaldehyde and pesticides. They offer beautiful blankets, sheets, mattress pads and mattress and box spring encasings. Sage Creek also supports the World Wildlife Fund, Passport Panda and IFAW.

Aviva

Aviva is a large purveyor of organic bedding in Canada from their retail center in Winnipeg. They carry the Natura line exclusively, including frames, mattresses, mattress pads and sheets. Aviva is an enormous retail operation dealing in everything imaginable in the holistic line. The company is a member of the Canadian Health Food Association and Fair Trade Manitoba.

The Good Planet Company

The Good Planet Company sells mattresses, futons, mattress pads, sheet sets, duvet covers and pillows. Everything is handcrafted and chemical-free in materials ranging from cotton, wool, hemp and even all-natural rubber.

Obasan

Obasan offers a full bedding system designed to work together for an environmentally-sound sleep. They sell mattress, box springs, slat foundations, futons, encasings, comforters and pillows. They also make a line of lovely infant bedding. Obasan is fully committed to using no toxic substances, plastic or chemical coatings. The infant bedding is carded with particular care so that is stays firm and supportive of your baby. Wool is, of course, flame-retardant and dust-mite repellant, which is especially beneficial for infant lungs. They’ll even make custom mattresses and baby bedding for antique cradles and bassinettes, so you can enjoy family heirlooms, but perhaps nip family allergies in the bud.

The Disadvantages of Online Bed-Making

While the number of brick-and-mortar shops in which to buy organic bedding in Canada continues to expand, it does remain easier to buy online, particularly if you don’t live in a city. This can, however, be problematic, because if you decide the product isn’t quite what you had in mind, many shops will not do a return for reasons of hygiene. However, the organic world is a friendly one, and you can always contact a shop prior to ordering to determine your options. If you want a sense of the fabric, ask if they will send you a swatch. It’s the rare shop that won’t be happy to comply with your needs.

Sleep Well

Although certainly not inexpensive, organic bedding is well worth the cost in terms of health for both your family and the planet. You can do even more for your local environment by buying from a local purveyor who supports fair trade. It’s an excellent investment, and one that guarantees you can always rest easy..