We’ve all been seduced by the idea of silk. The luxury. The glow. The whispered promises of “beauty sleep” and “smooth skin.” It’s timeless, yes. But is it truly sustainable or ethical?
Spoiler: Not quite.
Let’s pull back the duvet and look at both sides of the (very silky) story.
The Truth About Traditional Silk
Silk has been revered for millennia. But the process? Less romantic.
Most silk comes from the Bombyx mori moth. To extract the fibres, their cocoons are boiled while the larvae are still inside. Why? So the strands stay long and intact, yielding the smooth finish we’re used to. This process, while ancient, raises significant animal welfare concerns.
So, no. Silk isn’t vegan.
And no, it’s not cruelty-free.
The Eco Side? Also Slippery.
Natural doesn’t always mean sustainable. Traditional silk production:
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Uses massive amounts of water
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Relies on mulberry trees (and pesticides, often)
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Emits more greenhouse gases than you’d expect from something “light and airy”
Meet Eucalyptus: The Ethical Alternative
This is where things get interesting.
At Ethical Bedding, we found something better.
Eucalyptus-based fabrics (TENCEL™ Lyocell) give you the same zero-friction feel as silk without the ethical baggage.
Why we chose eucalyptus:
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Grown with zero pesticides
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Requires 95% less water than cotton
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Made in a closed-loop system, so no chemicals leak into the environment
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Harvested without uprooting the tree (so forests regenerate)
And the best part? The result feels just like silk. Actually, better because your conscience is clear.
Skin + Hair Love. Planet Love.
Our eucalyptus bedding is:
✅ Naturally hypoallergenic
✅ Kind to sensitive skin & frizz-prone hair
✅ Breathable and thermoregulating
✅ Durable - no pilling, no fraying
✅ Biodegradable (as it should be)
Real talk: You can’t say that about your average silk set.
Sleep Well. Do Good.
We’re not here to just sell bed sheets. We’re here to redefine what comfort means.
Our customers sleep on 100% traceable, award-winning fabric. We don’t cut corners, and we don’t greenwash.
Why Ethical Bedding Isn’t Silk (and That’s a Good Thing)
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Feels just like silk (without the guilt)
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Better for your skin, hair, and health
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Sustainable from tree to thread
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Cruelty-free, vegan, and certified clean
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Designed for deep sleep + a deeper purpose
You spend a third of your life in bed.
Make it count for you and the planet.
