Sleep Well: Better Pajamas to Choose From
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October 4, 2009
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:0When choosing pajamas, comfort is key. After a long day, all we want is to crawl into bed and fall asleep with the coziest top and bottom on. However, comfort is not everything. Some garments may present environmental problems due to the materials they are made of and how those materials were produced.
One concern centers on cotton. The Environmental Protection Agency has identified 7 of the top 15 pesticides used on U.S. cotton crops as potential or known human carcinogens. Furthermore, 25 percent of all insecticides used globally are applied to cotton crops.
When shopping for PJs, opt for organic cotton and pesticide-free hemp. These are planet-friendly choices that will help you sleep soundly at night.
Pajamas
Chandler & Greene provides women with an organic option for cotton pajamas consisting of a tank top and shorts (www.chandlergreene.com). Tomorrow’s World offers men’s and women’s organic cotton fleece pants (www.tomorrowsworld.com).
Robes
If you are in the market for an organic robe, try Rawganique’s 65 percent hemp/35 percent organic cotton unisex bathrobe (www.rawganique.com).
Underwear
When shopping for undergarments, choose a greener alternative. Women can purchase A Happy Planet’s silk and organic cotton camisoles (www.ahappyplanet.com). Men can choose Plucky Tree’s hemp boxers (www.pluckytree.com).
For kids
All children’s sleepwear must be flame-resistant and self-extinguishing, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Polyester pajamas are a safe option because they rarely require additional chemicals; however, natural fibers are a better choice. Garden Kids, which is CPSC-compliant, provides untreated organic cotton PJs for boys and girls in colorful stripes and solids (www.gardenkidsclothing.com).
