Organic Cotton Bed Sheets

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

My two old French linen sheets (a bit heavier and more substantial than most) had served me well and were still in good condition, but this minimalist had valid reasons to buy new bed sheets.

I wanted my old linen sheets to become permanent additions to my partner’s car camping kit—as extra padding under a double sleeping bag, atop a slightly raised slatted platform.

This setup worked well for us on our nearly year-and-a-half car camping trip along the west coast of North America, so I wanted this setup ready for upcoming camping in Canada.

I also wanted to pack new bed sheets (in my luggage) that would be easier to handle when in long-term furnished lodging—especially when the washing machines are smaller.

Even when I’ve washed my old linen sheets individually (alone), their beautiful French linen weight has felt a bit too much for the smaller washing machines.

Any other person would likely not think twice about it.

But I worry when I wash my sheets and a washer goes clunk, clunk, clunk off balance. I would be horrified if someone’s washing machine broke because of my sheets.

I would pay the repair bill, of course, but I would still feel horrified.

I also like to pull my clean sheets out of a washer without the sheets pressing tight against dirty or moldy rubber seals on the way out—and without bursting onto the dirty floor below.

My old French linen sheets are substantial enough that I realized I’d likely be able to pack four organic cotton sheets in the same amount of space that I’d packed two linen sheets.

This minimalist actually loved that idea.

This is because one of the realities when staying in furnished lodging is that the bedding or furniture can sometimes appear a bit funky or stained, and extra linens are rarely provided.

This has not been fun when arriving late, hungry, or tired.

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 my bag while sitting on said sofa.

I’m still grieving the loss of a favorite driver’s license—my one license with a decent photo.

Or, if I’m in lodging with nice bedding and furniture, I’m known to worry that I’ll accidentally spill on or stain those lovely items. I don’t want to spend my stay worrying about ruining things.

So I like to pack neutral flat bed sheets for those scenarios—when clean bed sheets or a sofa cover are needed but none are in sight.

And I’ve often needed two sheets for the bed and at least one flat sheet for the sofa. Yet I was only packing two sheets. I needed more sheets for my stays in furnished rentals.

While cotton might not be considered as elegant as the drape of linen, I was ready to pack flat bed sheets that would be much easier to handle (and it’s been the best decision).

I ordered four flat organic cotton bed sheets.

They arrived in sustainable packaging—a cardboard box with paper tape, each sheet was protected with eco-paper, plus folded inside its own organic cotton storage bag.

I love the crispness, thickness, and weight of these sheets. I love how easy it is to toss them onto beds and sofas. I love how they brighten a darker space, boosting my mood.

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

They’ve been absolutely lovely.