Our wool is 100% organic, chemical-free, very resistant against allergens. Indeed, organic wool is resistant to bacteria, microbes, dust mites and mould. The reason why organic wool duvets are antibacterial and hypoallergenic, is because organic wool fibres are high-integrity (when processed without chemicals). And, they have microscopic “barbs” on their fibers, and contain a natural protein called lanolin, that also helps repel parasites. What’s more, organic wool is able to absorb 2/3 of its in weight moisture, while still feeling completely dry! Organic wool creates a very dry “microclimate”, which makes it very difficult for allergens and bacteria to develop.

At The House of Pillows, we’re only interested in using cozy, eco-friendly, ethical, healthy, and cruelty-free materials. And that’s why we use local organic farmers wool. We source our organic wool from small, local farms, located near our Design Studio. The sheep raised on the farms, are cared for in a very humane way, and live healthy long lives! They are raised solely for their wool and for grazing the land, and not for the meat industry, making the wool cruelty-free! We regularly visit the farms we work with, to control that their processes and standards remain high, and withhold the values we want to maintain. (Learn all about the difference between organic sheep and industrially raised sheep here.)

All our organic duvets are skilfully handcrafted in our design studio, near the beautiful Julian Alps in Slovenia. Every Zoe Duvet is crafted by the skilled House of Pillows team! The Zoe Duvets are made-to-order: that means the Zoe Duvet you place an order for, is made specially for you! Yeah… Just taking things “off the shelf” doesn’t feel right to us!

We package your Zoe Duvet in eco-friendly packaging! It’s 100% is recyclable, and the box is high enough quality to be reusable and/or re-purposed (we hear cats like boxes!). There is also a personalised label with your name on it, and a special little message inside The House of Pillows signature blue envelope. Every package is made personal. Details: Only the box handles are (recyclable) plastic – we’re looking for a better solution! The labels are made of biodegradable, natural and recycled paper. They use a natural, water based glue which is more eco-friendly than normal glues. As for the paper and envelopes, they are also sustainably sourced from the UK.

Organic wool is a natural insulator – like down and feathers, only way more ethical, healthy and hygienic! Indeed, healthy, chemical-free organic wool not only helps you stay warmer in the winter, but it also helps regulate your body temperature and moisture – every night of the year! What’s more, organic wool is also dustmite repellant, antibacterial, antimicrobial, and hypoallergenic. Organic wool is flame resistant, too – no artificial flame retardants needed! To learn more about organic vs. commercially processed wool visit this page. If you would like to read more about the benefits of organic wool bedding, head over here!

Organic cotton is one of the best material for bedding! Indeed, organic cotton is very breathable and transmits moisture away from your skin. This allows you to feel fresh and dry all night. Organic cotton can absorb ⅕ of its weight in moisture, and still feel completely dry. Considering that our bodies release at least 300ml (around 16oz.) of body vapour per night while we sleep, organic cotton comes to the rescue to keep us comfortable and dry. What’s more, organic cotton provides breathable insulation. It keeps you cool in the summer, and thermal insulation during the winter. And unlike synthetics, organic cotton is hypoallergenic. Indeed, it doesn’t cause skin problems, or make preexisting skin problems (such as eczema, dermatitis) worse. Our high thread count organic cotton, makes our Zoe Duvet incredibly soft, super breathable and very durable. It has high tensile strength, making it strong, durable and less likely to rip or tear. Visit this page to learn more about the benefits of organic cotton.

Certifications give us a higher level of certainty about what kind of materials & supply chains we’re supporting. We currently have the following three certifications. Here is what they mean.

Oeko-Tex 100, Class 1

Oeko-Tex certifies that the materials have been scientifically tested in independent labs, and are certified safe for humans. Certified Class 1 products, are safe enough for babies and toddlers up to 3 years of age. The labs test for all possible levels of toxicity. They make sure the materials don’t contain anything dangerous that would cause harm to a person coming in contact with them. Oeko-Tex labs tests for over 200 toxic elements, including some that aren’t even required by state law to test.

GOTS

GOTS is the Global Organic Textile Standard. The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria. They are backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain. The goal of the standard is to have world-wide recognized requirements that ensure organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labelling to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer.

Fairtrade

The International FAIRTRADE Certification Mark is an independent certification mark used in over 50 countries. It appears on products as an independent guarantee that a product is produced according to Fairtrade political standards.

We have material resources here, an ultimate pillow guide here, a guide to choosing the perfect duvet here, and a blog with regularly updated resources here. But don’t worry, if you need any personalised advice on how to choose the perfect bedding that’s right for you, you’re welcome to contact us! Our little team will get back to you as soon as possible with the advice you need!