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Our editors have researched, slept on, and carefully reviewed each of these nontoxic, organic bedding brands for safety, comfort, and long-lasting durability. These are our favorite brands with nontoxic quilts and coverlets for your bed.
Here’s something I don’t share with everyone: I love top sheets. I love a soft, light layer against my skin while I’m sleeping (preferably linen sheets), and no, I don’t bunch it all up in the middle of the night. I love how easy it makes washing my sheets — I don’t have to perform gymnastics to put a duvet back into its cover every time I wash my linens.
So I love quilts — they provide a layer of breathable warmth over my sheets (and bed blanket or coverlet in the winter) while looking cute and cozy. I tend to sleep hot, so I like how a quilt’s light weight gives my bed more all-season customizability. And I especially love quilts with fun, hand-stitched patterns.
As the weather is getting colder, if you’re in the market for an extra layer to your bedding, we highly recommend a quilt or coverlet made of natural materials like cotton or linen. Natural materials, rather than synthetic ones like polyester, are much more breathable, letting air circulate while still keeping you warm. They soften with time for pieces that’ll last you years and years. You don’t have to worry about natural materials leeching microplastics into the water when you wash them, and they give your bedroom such a luxurious, cozy look. It’s a win-win all around.
Why choose nontoxic and organic bedding?
We choose nontoxic and organic bedding whenever possible because it’s easier on the planet. Cotton and linen are much less polluting to make than synthetic materials, they break down naturally, they don’t shed microplastics, and they’re less harmful to the workers who make them. They also have less potential to give off harmful chemicals like VOCs or PFAS, meaning a cleaner home for you.
What should you look for when shopping for a quilt or coverlet?
When shopping for a quilt or coverlet, we look for natural materials above all else — quilts made of 100% cotton or linen. We also look for certifications that ensure the cotton was grown organically, which uses less water and no synthetic pesticides, like GOTS. We also love quilts that are handmade or made in the US, and we prefer safety standards like Made Safe and OEKO-TEX.
While all the quilts on the below list are made of cotton or linen sheets, some have polyester fills — the only super warm alternative to down. We also look for recycled polyester fills when shopping for quilts, whenever possible. Some listed below do have cotton fills, which makes them nice and lightweight.
Our criteria:
After personally testing, researching, corresponding with brands, and combing through customer reviews, we’ve selected the best natural and organic bedding brands that offer quilts and coverlets for your seasonal bed setup. We update this list regularly with our emerging favorites, and all of our picks are vetted to meet the following criteria.
- ORGANIC & NONTOXIC | Each brand’s bedding is made of natural or recycled materials like cotton, linen, or Tencel. Each brand has third-party certifications to guarantee consumer safety like GOTS, OEKO-TEX, GREENGUARD Gold, or PFAS-free.
- ETHICAL, ECO-FRIENDLY, & SUSTAINABLE | Each brand takes care of its employees and the earth, along with its customers. These companies are committed to caring for the environment and to safe labor practices.
- DURABLE | Quilts and coverlets are quintessential heirloom pieces, so we believe they should be easy to maintain and crafted to last.
Looking for a total seasonal refresh on your bedding? Check out our guides to organic comforters, eco-friendly mattresses, and sustainable bedding brands.
1. Avocado
Best For | B Corp-certified quilts
Materials | Linen, organic cotton
Prices for a queen starting at | $319
Made of nothing but 100% certified organic cotton fill and a linen outer (one of the most sustainable fabrics on the market), Avocado’s natural linen quilt is just about the most sustainable way to add warmth to your bed. But what makes it even better is the brand’s impressive dedication to sustainability. They’re a B Corp, a member of 1% for the Planet, and certified Climate Neutral, reducing emissions and offsetting the ones they can’t eliminate. The linen quilt is as functional as it is stylish, adding a breathable layer to your bed that works well as a top layer in the warmer months, but is thin enough to be a middle insulating layer under a duvet during the winter. It comes in two colors — white and natural — and it’s machine washable and even dryer-friendly.
2. Quince
Best For | Linen quilts
Materials | Linen, cotton, cotton velvet recycled polyester fill
Prices for a queen starting at | $89.90
Quince is known for their huge range of clothing and home goods that strike that sweet spot between high quality and affordability. They prioritize natural materials, too, and to that end, they make plenty of different nontoxic quilts for whatever your style — sumptuous textures abound here. Looking for linen? They make a lightweight linen quilt that has a 100% cotton fill, and their linen cotton stitch quilt is made of half linen, half cotton, with a cotton fill and a gorgeous pick-stick pattern. A couple of their linen quilts, like this one with a cute striped pattern, are filled with OEKO-TEX certified recycled polyester for more loft and insulation. And for a touch of glamour, check out the cotton velvet quilt, made of 100% cotton velvet with a polyester fill.
3. Brooklinen
Best For | On-trend designs
Materials | Cotton, linen, cotton gauze, polyester
Prices for a queen starting at | $229
Founded in Brooklyn in 2014, Brooklinen is all about premium quality bedding that doesn’t break the bank. They prioritize natural materials like cotton and linen, and they operate with small business speed and transparency but big business prices. Their lightweight cotton quilt clocks in below $230 and is made in Portugal of a 100% cotton outer and a polyester fill, and comes in 10 garment-dyed, on-trend colors. For something even more lightweight, great as either a quilt or an insulating layer, the ribbed matelasse quilt is 100% cotton with no fill. The airweave cotton quilt is made with four layers of Turkish cotton gauze for fluff that doesn’t feel heavy or stuffy, and they even partnered with Brooklyn artist Caroline Z. Hurley on the blockprint quilt, hand-stamped and made of cotton gauze. Plus, all their quilts are machine-washable.
Customer Review | “A friend of mine told me about Brooklinen. I was complaining about this summer kicking my blanket off and on. Love this quilt! Not too heavy, breathable, and has just been the right amount of warmth I needed. I’m sleeping so much better. Oh, and did I mention the quality? Top notch.” – Marty T. (Read more reviews.)
4. Coyuchi
Best For | 100% organic cotton quilts
Materials | Organic cotton
Prices for a queen starting at | $348
If you’re looking for quilts made of nothing but 100% organic cotton, including both the fill and the shell, look no further than Coyuchi. The brand makes bedding and bath products of exclusively organic natural materials, reducing their impact on the planet — organic cotton uses 91% less water and no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers for less polluted waterways. We love Coyuchi’s diamond-stitched organic cotton comforter since it works well on its own but also doubles as a duvet insert, complete with corner loops. The pebbled handstitched organic quilt was inspired by traditional kantha quilts of India, its stitches placed in tiny contrasting waves. And the channel handstitched organic quilt is made with the brand’s crinkled percale fabric, a washed cotton with a buttery soft drape. Each quilt is made with 100% cotton batting — all the cotton is grown and woven in India.
Customer Review | “This blanket is so soft and lovely. I especially love the colourful stitching and the all natural materials. The blanket is large enough to give the perfect drape on our king size bed with quite a deep mattress and is surprisingly warm for how thin it is. Will layer with a wool blanket on cooler evenings but for the summer, the blanket alone is perfect.” – Sarah00001 (Read more reviews.)
5. Piglet in Bed
Best For | Cute colors/patterns
Materials | Linen, cotton
Prices for a queen starting at | $349
While Piglet in Bed specializes in cotton and linen sheets and duvet covers in cute, cozy colors and charming patterns like stripes and gingham, they make quilts with the same eye for whimsical taste. Their gingham quilt has a linen gingham upper layer and a solid cotton backside — so it’s warm, lightweight, breathable, and reversible, too. It’s made in a century-old, family-run textile mill in northern Portugal, is OEKO-TEX certified, has a fill made of 80% cotton and 20% polyester, and comes in an olive green and a sky blue. The quilt’s cotton is sourced in partnership with the Better Cotton Initiative, and their shipments come in recyclable cardboard instead of plastic. Piglet in Bed is all about bedding that’ll stand the test of time, both in style and construction, and pieces that don’t pass their quality control checks get donated.
6. The Citizenry
Best For | Luxurious fabrics & styles
Materials | Organic cotton, linen, polyester fill
Prices for a queen starting at | $169
The Citizenry’s bedding materials feel effortlessly high-end, from their soft stonewashed linen made in Portugal to their cotton gauze woven in Turkey. Their most lightweight quilt option, their organic stonewashed percale channel quilt is crafted in a fair trade factory in India and made of nothing but 100% organic cotton sourced from family-run farms. The stonewashed linen quilt is a timeless, lived-in option for a chicly laid-back look — it has a garment-washed French flax linen outer and a polyester batting fill for breathable warmth, and it comes in so many tasteful color options. And their organic cotton gauze quilt has a soft, fluffy feel with layers of lightweight gauze for a cloud-like bed. All of the Citizenry’s quilts are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, and they make plenty of other sustainable bedding products, too, like bed blankets, sheets, duvet covers, and throw pillows and blankets.
Customer Review | “Lofty and so dreamy soft— perfect cool and warm comforter for summer and an extra layer for winter. Would definitely purchase again!” – Michelle P. (Read more reviews.)
7. West Elm
Best For | Variety
Materials | Cotton, linen, recycled polyester
Prices for a queen starting at | $159
A high-quality home goods titan, West Elm has a huge variety of nontoxic quilts and coverlets that check all sorts of boxes — Fair Trade, organic, OEKO-TEX certified, and some are even handcrafted. They offer some of the most affordable cotton and linen quilts on this list, too. Their airy cotton voile solid quilt is a bestseller, made in a Fair Trade factory with a 100% cotton shell and a filling of recycled polyester. The Laney floral quilt is also made of cotton with a polyester shell, and it’s hand-quilted by artisans in India. The washed cotton percale quilt, with a recycled polyester shell, has an outer of organic, high-thread-count percale cotton, certified organic by the Organic Content Standard. We love how many different fun colors and patterns West Elm offers, along with their commitment to programs like Better Cotton and FSC.
8. Parachute
Best For | Coverlets
Materials | Organic cotton, linen, recycled polyester
Prices for a queen starting at | $249
Parachute uses the best quality materials available to craft bedding and bath products that make your spaces more inviting and cozy. And their quilts and comforters are no exception — they make a puff comforter out of organic cotton that’s fluffy and cloud-like. It has a pintuck stitch to make room for its certified recycled polyester fill that’s lofty but not heavy. For a lightweight option for the warmer months, Parachute has a linen box quilt that has a percale cotton back and a polyester batting, made in Portugal. They make a handful of coverlets, too, that work well as lightweight top layers or insulting bed blankets. We especially love their matelasse coverlet, loomed from 100% premium cotton in Portugal and certified by OEKO-TEX.
9. Schoolhouse
Best For | Folk art-inspired quilts
Materials | Cotton
Prices for a queen starting at | $249
Aiming to create the next generation of heirlooms, Schoolhouse makes bedding and bath products along with lighting, hardware, and furniture. To that end, they create the most charming quilts and coverlets, in bright colors and folk art-inspired designs. Their Tulbend quilt and their Stillwater quilt both feature traditional folkloric floral designs and are handmade in Portugal of 100% cotton. They make a simple, solid-colored channeled cotton quilt, too, matelassé woven of yarn-dyed cotton and designed to be comfortable and durable for everyday use. They make similar heirloom-quality coverlets, too, like the winter + summer cotton coverlet that’s woven with a traditional float weaving technique from the early 19th century, while the popcorn grid coverlet has a more modern textured weave but is made with traditional techniques by a family-owned textile factory in New England.
Customer Review | “This quilt does not disappoint! The quality, texture, and style is perfect and ties any space perfectly together! I’ve had my eye on this piece for so long and am so glad I got my hands on it!” – Zoee B. (Read more reviews.)
10. Cultiver
Best For | high-end quilts
Materials | European flax linen, polyester fill
Prices for a queen starting at | $580
Sydney, Australia-based Cultiver specializes in crafting linens of the highest quality raw materials. Founder Nicolle Sullivan was inspired by the heirloom textiles passed down in her Eastern European family — the result is a lineup of bath, dining, and bedding linens in sumptuous textures, designed to last a lifetime. Their thin, lightweight quilted bedcover is made of a 100% linen shell that drapes effortlessly over your bed, stitched in a grid pattern and designed to fall to the floor. It has a polyester fill and, like all Cultiver products, is OEKO-TEX certified. Their willow embroidered quilt is also made of 100% European flax linen with a lightweight polyester fill, and it has scalloped edges and a subtle floral embroidery pattern for a timeless, elegant, and refined heirloom quality piece.
Customer Review | “I absolutely love this bed cover. Beautiful material and colour and the perfect weight when you need some added warmth but don’t want it to be too heavy.” – Yuki R. (Read more reviews.)
Natalie Gale is a Boston-based freelance journalist. Since 2022, she has been reviewing the top sustainable home, wellness, fashion, and beauty products, sharing her honest opinion on the best finds. When she’s not writing about art, food, or sustainability, you can find her biking to the farmers’ market, baking, sewing, or planning her next Halloween costume. Say hi on Instagram!
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