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 times stronger than cotton, has no lint or piling tendencies, and dries more quickly. These sheets are priced from $94 to $315, and they are available from Design Public. They also sell matching pillow cases and duvet covers.

Sundance also sells 100% linen sheets. You can find hemp sheets here.

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 added to it so it can be neutralized. Those who’ve tried hemp muslin sheets say it has the weight and feel of traditional, handmade French hemp linens and Irish flax linens. Hence, it is our efficient choice for bed linen.

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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)