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We’ve slept on dozens of organic comforters and duvet inserts — these are my top nontoxic selections for your health, comfort, ease of care, and long-lasting durability.
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 being made from naturally derived materials doesn’t mean a comforter wasn’t treated with chemicals during manufacturing. It can be exhausting to track and trace all of the possible loopholes where a brand might greenwash or hide important information about how it makes its products. How can you tell which duvets and comforters are good for you and for the planet? Which brands can you trust? For this guide, our editorial team selected their favorite organic and clean bedding options, and I personally slept on each of them to give you the deets.
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:
Our criteria:
Our team has researched and tested dozens of the top organic and natural comforters and duvets on the market — some products have even been on our beds for over five years! 🛏️ For this guide, I slept on our editors’ top picks for multiple nights and made notes on my experience.
While I generally run on the colder side, my husband emits the sort of heat that could easily bake cookies, which attracts our heat-loving senior cat, who anchors himself in the dead-center of the bed for at least half the night. So temperature regulation was a big part of my experience!
We update this list regularly with our emerging favorites that meet the following criteria:
- ORGANIC & CLEAN | Each brand’s blankets are made of organic 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. Nest Bedding
Organic Materials | 100% Certified Organic Sateen Cotton, 100% Mulberry Silk
Brand Ethics | Ethically made in the USA, Fair Trade Certified
Types Available | Twin, Full/Queen, King/Cal King
Price Range | $187 (Twin) – $437 (King/ California King)
Machine Washable | Spot and dry clean only
Holiday Discounts Available | Save up to $1,766 through December 10th with bundles and tiered savings at Nest Bedding, including on their new Luxury Weighted Blanket and Lightweight Bamboo Quilt.
Nest Bedding’s Silk Cloud Comforter was totally intriguing to me from the start: If I was going to find the special unicorn that was a cloud-like marshmallow comforter that wouldn’t set my husband on fire in the middle of the night, then the famously heat-resistant material of silk was going to be my best bet! And reader, this product delivered. While not exactly fluffy, it has a nice, squishy quality that you just can’t get from a quilt or top sheet only. But most importantly, it stayed cool all. Night. Long. In fact, it felt almost weightless on top of me! The brand says that the comforter will get lightly warm in the winter, but I actually think I’ll need to add a blanket on top. All of Nest’s organic comforters are free of carcinogenic chemicals, VOCs, or allergens, which means they are great for your space, skin, and home.
2. Birch
Organic Materials | GOTS & Fair Trade certified organic & responsibly sourced materials
Brand Ethics | RDS & GREENGUARD Gold certified, carbon-offset
Types Available | Full/Queen, King/California King
Price Range | $319 (Full/Queen) – $399 (King/California King)
Machine Washable | Yes
Holiday Discounts Available | Through December 8th, use code GOODTRADE27 at checkout to save 27% off sitewide during the Black Friday sale, plus get two free pillows with any mattress purchase
Luxuriously soft, breathable, and sustainable all at once — Birch’s Natural Down Duvet Insert is the warmest, coziest cover made for chilly nights and cups of cocoa. 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!). The best part? It’s machine washable!
3. Boll & Branch
Organic Materials | Oeko-Tex & GOTS certified organic cotton & sustainable materials
Brand Ethics | Fair Trade, gives back, eco-friendly practices
Types Available | Twin, Full/Queen, King/Cal King
Price Range | $429 (Twin) – $499 (King)
Machine Washable | Yes
Holiday Discounts Available | When you spend $300 or more, you can save 25% off your total order — now through December 4th, some exclusions apply
We were especially excited to try the Signature Comforter Set from Boll & Branch, since we’ve been loving our sheets for the past year from my review. We both knew we could expect the luxury-hotel quality feel from the comforter, but what surprised me was that my husband chose this one as his hands-down, non-quilt favorite. The 100% organic cotton Signature fabric shell stays cool for a surprisingly long time, and the hypoallergenic, recycled polyester batting is much more breathable than I expected. 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!
4. Coyuchi
Organic Materials | Fair Trade & GOTS certified cotton
Brand Ethics | Eco-friendly packaging, circular initiatives, gives back via 1% for the Planet
Types Available | Full/Queen, King
Price Range | $3498 (Full/Queen) – $598 (King)
Machine Washable | Yes
With a relaxed drape, diamond-shaped stitch, and lightly crinkled look on a beautiful undyed hue, the Climate Benefical Cotton Duvet Insert from Coyuchi is pretty enough to serve as standalone bedding. This medium-weight comforter is a great vegan alternative to down, and the perfect all-natural alternative to synthetic fill. The batting is hand-tufted in a family-owned workshop in the United States. If I was sleeping alone, this would be my number one, no contest. It’s luxurious while still somehow feeling like my favorite t-shirt. But it is warm. Breathable, but not for a late summer night. They arrive slightly oversized and shrink a bit in the wash (again, like a t-shirt!) and every purchase supports California farms.
5. 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
Types Available | Twin, Full/Queen, King/Cal King
Price Range | $339 (Twin) – $539 (King/California King)
Machine Washable | No
Holiday Discounts Available | Save up to 20% on mattresses during Avocado’s Black Friday sale, plus up to 50% on bedding and 10% on furniture, pillows, yoga and more, through December 9th
Millions of people adore Avocado’s mattresses and sheets, so it’s no surprise their 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 or an all-season option for more warmth (you can see the lightweight here in our photos!). This comforter was warm, soft, and felt like the sort of thing you’d want to wrap up in by the fire in the middle of a dark and cozy winter evening. But maybe you run cooler than me, and the heavier weight would be a better fit! With Avocado’s 100-night trial and yearlong warranty, you’ll have plenty of time to decide which duvet insert is right for you.
6. Naturepedic
Organic Materials | Organic cotton & ethically sourced alpaca wool
Brand Ethics | Made Safe, 1% for the Planet member
Types Available | Twin, Full/Queen, King/Cal King
Price Range | $349 (Twin) – $599 (King)
Machine Washable | Spot clean recommended
Holiday Discounts Available | Now during the Black Friday sale, save 20% off sitewide and receive two free pillows — just use code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout
Naturepedic’s Alpaca Wool Duvet Insert Comforter is a supremely cozy, natural comforter that feels fluffy as down without the feathers. Stuffed instead with ethically sourced alpaca wool from the Andes Mountains, the shell is OCS certified organic cotton, and extremely soft to the touch. That was our main takeaway from this one: just how soft it is, both on the surface and in general squishiness, without being remotely bulky. It warms up slowly and though we did need to take it off in the night, it wasn’t sweltering at any point. Though the brand recommends that you avoid laundering, they do include gentle home-washing guidance that will preserve the integrity of the wool and prevent it from shrinking while it dries. If you’re looking for a hypoallergenic, natural, all-season comforter that adds a little extra fluff and warmth, this one might be your perfect match.
7. SIJO
Organic Materials | Sustainable TENCEL™, Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified
Brand Ethics | Ethical and sustainable practices, gives back
Types Available | Twin, Full/Queen, King/Cal King
Price Range | $156 (Twin) – $220 (King/California King)
Machine Washable | No
Holiday Discounts Available | Save 25% off at SIJO through November 28th, excluding final sale and bundled items
SIJO’s Eucalyptus Comforter is cooling, moderately 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. This one is more like an Oreo Thin than a regular or doublestuff on the fluffy scale, and almost looks like a set of sheets when folded. It is exceptionally cooling, however, and got two enthusiastic thumbs up from my hot potato husband. Give these a go for up to 30 nights! You can read our full SIJO review here.
8. Pact
Organic Materials | GOTS certified organic cotton
Brand Ethics | Fair Trade Certified factory
Types Available | Twin, Full/Queen, King
Price Range | $170 (Twin) – $210 (King)
Machine Washable | Yes
Holiday Discounts Available | You can save up to 40% off sitewide during Pact’s Black Friday sale, through December 4th!
Featuring a classic quilted look, Pact’s Organic Cotton Diamond Quilt comes in beautiful, neutral shades and is as cozy as it is conscious. Made in a Fair Trade Certified factory from 100 percent organic cotton, these quilt 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. Since we were testing these during the awkward stop-start seasonal transition of late summer to early fall, we ended up reaching for this one multiple times, particularly when the evenings were just cooling down enough to leave the windows open. The only downside to this one is that the gauzy material (which I LOVE), invites many biscuit-making sessions from our senior cat; the delicate fabric unfortunately shows every snag.
9. Quince
Organic Materials | Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified cotton
Brand Ethics | Handcrafted by artisans, transparent pricing, responsible & sustainable factories
Types Available | Twin, Full/Queen, King/Cal King
Price Range | $100 (Twin) – $120 (King/California King)
Machine Washable | Yes
If you’re more into quilts than comforters, we’ve got an option for you! Quince’s 100% Organic Cotton Quilt is made with, well, organic cotton! (They also make quilts in linen, bamboo, and even silk, and come in dozens of options!) Whether you’re into soft and airy gauze quilts or glamorous velvet quilts, most are Oeko-Tex certified for a healthy and toxin-free snooze. This one was the instant winner for my space-heater spouse. It’s the perfect layering blanket for me and the ideal top cover for him: It’s airy and breathable, so it stays cool all night, even if you’re cooking up body heat sleeping with a senior cat on your chest. Â
10. Brooklinen
Organic Materials | Hypoallergenic DOWNMARK® Certified down fill, Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified
Brand Ethics | Cruelty-free
Types Available | Twin, Full/Queen, King/Cal King
Price Range | $199 (Twin/Twin XL) – $609 (King/California King)
Machine Washable | Spot clean recommended; dry clean if needed
Holiday Discounts Available | You can save up to 40% off sitewide during Pact’s Black Friday sale, through December 4th!
The Brooklinen All-Season Down Comforter is the ethical answer to anyone looking to transform their bed into a cloud-like dream. 100% Hutterite down clusters sustainably sourced from a Canadian farm are evenly distributed in the super soft cotton shell. This is the mid-weight option, but they also create a down comforter in Lightweight and Ultra-Warm. It’s pretty warm (that’s down’s thing!), so in my opinion this is bedding for winter or high-AC situations. While this comforter isn’t organic, it is Oeko-Tex certified for chemical safety, made in Canada, and has the seal of approval from Good Housekeeping for quality.
Stephanie H. Fallon is a Contributing Editor at The Good Trade. She is a writer originally from Houston, Texas. She has an MFA from the Jackson Center of Creative Writing at Hollins University. She lives with her family in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where she writes about motherhood, artmaking, and work culture. You can find her on Instagram or learn more on her website.
