Question from Roger
I try to buy organic or natural bedding but it can be expensive and I am not from the United States. For pillows I can’t use down/feather and want to avoid synthetic but all natural options are very expensive or have other issues (Kapok is very flammable). If I buy a pillow with a 100% cotton cover AND 100% polyester fill and the pillow is OEKO-TEX certified, does that mean the cover only is certified or both the cover and filling/batting is certified? Thank you so much.
Lisa’s Answer
Good question. It depends how it is worded; either is possible. It’s best to call the manufacturer to check. You should ask if the finished product is certified or just the cover. Unlike GOTS certification, Oeko-Tex does certify synthetic fabrics as well as natural fibers. If it is the whole pillow that is certified it is a good, more affordable solution to a GOTS certified pillow. Even thought the polyester fill is not ideal, at least you know that the chemicals used in the processing of the product are relatively safe.
