Bedding - going organic

Many people find the idea of using materials that have been grown and managed organically very appealing. As far as food is concerned, an organic approach often produces better quality, better tasting food, and without the use of chemicals or other non-natural interventions. Of course, it's perfectly possible for organic principles to apply to other crops, such as cotton, and that's why there's a growing market in organic bedding.

Finding organic bedding

There could be several reasons why you want to find bedding that's made from organic materials. For many people, it's an issue of principle - choosing to buy goods that are as natural as possible. For others, organic bedding may be the answer to allergies and other health problems such as sensitive skin. Whatever your reasons for buying organic bedding, there are some things you should check before you buy:

• Organic certification - manufacturers cannot sell their products, including bedding, as organic unless it has been properly certified by the Soil Association. The Association sets standards for all products that want to promote themselves as organic so that consumers know that they are buying something that has been produced to a defined level.

• Overseas certification - whilst the Soil Association is the UK body for certifying organic bedding, you may choose bedding that has been imported from overseas. Many countries have their own version of the Soil Association, so it's worth checking whether your bedding has certification from a local organisation in the country of manufacture.

The benefits of organic bedding

Many people are turning to organic bedding because of the benefits to allergy sufferers and to those who react to the chemicals that are often used to treat traditional textiles. Organic bedding offers natural textiles, which are not from genetically-modified crops, and have not been treated or tested using chemicals. This automatically makes the bedding more appropriate for most people who suffer from respiratory allergies or who have sensitive skin and need bedding that doesn't irritate eczema or other skin conditions. Bedding that's made from organically-produced textiles is often no more expensive than traditional bedding, and so you can afford to buy the bedding that's best for you. Organic bedding also comes in a range of colours and styles - and designs are expanding all the time - so you can choose from plain, natural fabrics, or designs that add a splash of colour to your bedroom.

Duncan Stewart Textiles Ltd has been trading online at www.towelsrus.co.uk for over 5 years. With 30 years of experience in the towel and home textiles market, we offer the very best in quality and service both to businesses and individual clients. We give you as much information nand advice as we can so that you can make an informed choice when it comes to buying bedding, towels and other textiles. Whether you're replenishing your linen cupboard or ordering personalised towels for a corporate events, we can help. Browse our website to order online, or call us on 0845 123 5880.