Organic Cotton Bed Sheets

Once I knew we were headed to Canada for a bit, I wanted to make sure I was fully prepared for the adventure. This meant I needed to buy some organic cotton bed sheets.

My French linen sheets had served me well and were still in good condition. So why would a minimalist buy new sheets when she already had two?

Those two older linen sheets were needed in my partner’s vehicle as part of our car camping kit—as extra padding under a double sleeping bag, atop a slightly raised slatted platform.

Also, I was ready to pack new sheets in my luggage for practical reasons.

The washing machines we’d had access to recently were smaller and less able to clean well. A tad heavy and more substantial, my linen sheets were harder to handle in those scenarios.

Even when I washed them alone, individually, it felt like their linen weight was a bit too much for the smaller machines.

Any other person would likely not think twice about it. They’d keep their beautiful French linen sheets and not be burdened by that small detail.

But I like to wash my sheets without a washer going clunk, clunk, clunk when it gets off balance. I would be horrified if a washing machine broke because of my sheets.

And I like to pull my clean sheets out of a washer without them being forced tight against old moldy rubber trim on the way out—or without bursting onto the dirty floor below.

I also knew my two French linen sheets were substantial enough that I’d likely be able to pack four organic cotton sheets in the same amount of space that I’d packed my two linen sheets.

But why would a minimalist want to pack four sheets?

One of the realities when it comes to furnished lodging is that often the bedding or furniture can appear a bit funky or stained, and extra linens are rarely provided.

I’ve also been known to lose my valuables in the cracks of funky sofa cushions when I pour out and sort through the contents of a bag.

I’m still sad that I lost my favorite driver’s license—the license with the best photo ever.

Or, when in lodging that contains nice bedding and furniture, I then worry I’ll accidentally spill on it or stain it. I don’t want to spend my stay worrying about ruining furniture.

So I like to pack neutral flat sheets for those scenarios—when bed sheets or a sofa cover are needed.

However, often I’ve needed two sheets for the bed plus one sheet as a sofa cover—yet I was only packing two sheets. I needed to pack more sheets for my stays in furnished rentals.

I knew cotton might not be considered as elegant as the drape of linen, but I was so ready to buy bed sheets and a sofa cover that would be much easier to handle.

And it’s been the best decision.

I love that my new bed sheets arrived in sustainable packaging—and I so love the crispness, thickness, and weight of my new organic cotton bed sheets.

I love how easy it is to toss them onto beds and sofas. I love that they brighten a darker space, boosting my mood.

I love how easy it is to toss them into and take them out of washing machines and dryers. I love how easy they are to fold, flatten, and store inside their very own organic cotton bag.

They’ve been beyond lovely.