12 Organic and Sustainable Bath Towels for an Eco-Friendly Bathroom
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The Best Sustainable & Organic Bath Towels
In need of some new bath towels, hand towels or wash cloths? We’ve compiled a list of our favorite sustainable brands using organic cotton to create plush, cozy towels for your bathroom.
Why should you choose Organic Cotton Bath Towels?
According to the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s Material Sustainability Index, the environmental impact of conventional cotton production from cradle to gate (so basically, not considering cotton as a garment and its post-consumer ‘after-life’) is so significant that it’s the fifth most impactful material of all. After silk, alpaca wool, cow and goat leather, conventional cotton has the greatest eco-impact when considering global warming, eutrophication (which can lead to dead-zones), water scarcity, fossil fuels, and chemistry.
Organic cotton is grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and herbicides. Organic cotton crops can be sprayed with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) natural proteins to protect them from insect infestation and crop destruction, but not with the cocktail of toxic chemicals often sprayed over conventional cotton crops.
This not only helps to protect farmers, but the environment, too. Eutrophication occurs when water is overly enriched with nutrients, often due to fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, which can result in dead-zones in water, where life struggles to persist. The same Sustainable Apparel Coalition data shows that eutrophication is reduced in organic cotton as compared to conventional cotton production.
We can go on and on about the benefits of choosing organic cotton, but if you want to learn more, we suggest checking this post out here. It also dives into the different types of organic cotton like GOTS, Fair Trade, and Recycled Cotton.
Our Top picks for Eco-Friendly, organic bath towels:
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1) Made Trade
Price | $74 for set of 3: face washer, hand towel, bath towel
One of my favorite online stores for home goods has several different sustainable bath towels for you to choose from. You can find several kinds of sustainable towels on Made Trade, including brands like Coyuchi, Minna, and Anatoli. Plus, they make sure each product covers one {or more} of these values - Sustainable, Fair Trade, Heritage, USA Made & Vegan. Each value has a little symbol that is placed right next to the product, so you know exactly what category it falls under.
2) Under the Canopy
Price | $18
This brand has a strong commitment to a cleaner planet and home goods industry. They adhere to 6 kinds of certifications {FAIR TRADE, GOTS, OEKO-TEX, C2C, RCS & FSC}, and sustainability is at the forefront of their business model. All products are made ethically with eco-minded materials. They want everyone included in conscious consumerism. Therefore, their products are affordable, accessible & {of course} attractive.
3) Pact
Price | $80 for bath towel 2-pack
Everything made at Pact uses organic cotton and is certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). In addition, their products are made in Fair Trade-certified factories that provide safe working conditions and support local communities. They also offer you the option to offset your shipment’s carbon footprint, making shopping with them even more eco-friendly.
4) Coyuchi
Price | $48
From plush to Mediterranean style, Coyuchi makes towels to suit everyone. I love how Coyuchi shows your impact when purchasing one of their products. For example, The Cloud Loom Organic Towels save 1,190 days of drinking water, 5 miles of driving emissions avoided, and 114 sq ft of land farmed without pesticides. Coyuchi is probably one of the best brands to go to when shopping for linens for the home. If you get some towels, pick up a robe & bath mat, too!
5) Boll & Branch
Price | $49
Their towels look plush luxury and are all made from 100% organic cotton. Boll & Branch uses a 2-ply organic cotton yarn and high pile height to give their towels a substantial feel. In addition, they can fluff up the yarns through a unique, chemical-free tumbling process. Of course, you can always try their products out during a 30-day trial period, but based on reviews, I think you’ll like them. They have bathrobes, too, if you want to add that on.
6) April Notes
Price | $85 Towel Set (1 Bath Towel, Hand Towel, Wash Cloth)
At April Notes, they create timeless home textiles made from natural materials, including linen & organic cotton. From the fabrics they use to how they design, craft, and deliver the products; they work to advocate for a more mindful home. Their sourcing of earth-friendly materials minimizes the environmental impact, while the on-demand model eliminates textile waste. From the smallest button to the plant-based packaging, April Notes pushes the envelope on sustainability, evoking feelings of happiness, comfort, and warmth.
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7) American Blossom Linens
Price | $89
These towels are not only made in the USA, but they also use US-grown organic cotton!
They’re all made in a sustainable and environmentally conscious manufacturing plant in Georgia whose main goal is Weaving a Better World®. Nothing ever leaves the U.S. throughout their entire supply chain. Plus, they have the perfect amount of plushness and softness.
8) Takasa
Price |$62
With a passion for exceptionally high quality materials and socially conscious manufacturing processes, Takasa - a Vancouver, BC based Benefit Company - is focused on combining thoughtfully designed premium products for those who value beauty, durability and ethical sustainability. Takasa products are crafted with certified GOTS organic and Fairtrade Cotton, we measure our environmental footprint, provide a carbon offset certificate and plant a tree with every single order.
9) Saatva
Price | $145 (2-pack)
Saatva is a sustainable mattress and bedding brand handcrafting products in the United States using responsibly sourced materials. The brand works with 19 factory partners across the United States, meaning that, on average, its products travel less than 100 miles from the factory to your home. This drastically reduces Saatva’s carbon footprint! The company also regularly donates mattresses to those in need and supports different reforestation projects. While not organic, their towels are all OEKO-TEX Certified & come in two styles (waffle & plush) and three neutral colors.
10) Delilah Home Goods
Price | $90 for set of 2
These soft towels are European-crafted and made of 100% organic cotton. They are created with long-staple, 100% organic Turkish cotton, Global Organic Textile Standard Certified, spun into fine yarns, and loomed into long, two-ply, double loops making the most of the fiber’s extraordinary length. The extra-long loops make the towels highly absorbent, soft, and up to 50% thicker than most other towels. Talk about cozy & warm!
11) Sunrise Bliss
Price | $28
You know a product is a keeper when you aren’t in your own home and miss it. That’s how I am with these towels. I have one at my grandparents where I frequent often because I can’t wash my hair and not have one on hand. I LOVE these towels, and even carry one in my car & handbag for those ‘just in case’ days. Each towel is made from GOTS Certified Organic Cotton with low impact dyes, and washes very well.
12) Anact
Price | $35
A towel made from hemp and organic cotton! A fiber I’ve been rather excited to see have a comeback is hemp. Hemp fiber has so many benefits; it’s silly we haven’t been able to grow it for years. Unfortunately, at this point, there are still a few obstacles to combat, such as access to quality fiber seed, processing equipment, and market size before it becomes widely used. However, this brand is based in my town Jax, FL, and they make an excellent towel set!
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