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Sheets

Optimal: Natural Linen Sheets by Area Simone

August 16, 2006

We recently discovered these 100% natural linen sheets by Area Simone. Linen, which comes from the flax plant, is an optimal material for making sheets. Like hemp, linen does not require pesticides to grow. By contrast, 25% of all pesticides used in the world are sprayed on cotton. Linen is also 2 to 3 [...]

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Hemp Sheets: Soft & Durable

March 2, 2006

Hemp sheets — they’re soft, durable, chemical-free and sustainable. But why choose hemp over organic cotton? Hemp is twice as strong and requires less processing. Even organic cotton requires caustic soda to remove the wax so it can be spun and woven. The waste water produced during this process then requires more chemicals to be [...]

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Unbleached, Naturally Processed Sheets

July 31, 2004

Sheets like ones featured here are the healthiest sheets available.
Natural dyes are used for coloring, and the sheets finished without chemical softeners or chlorine. They are made from 100% organic cotton.
Since you come in contact with sheets every night, minimizing chemical residues in your sheets is quite beneficial.
Available from: Real Goods ($25-$65)

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