Non-Toxic Bath Towels & Sheets
I went on a journey to find the best non-toxic towels. My towel requirements: they must be GOTS certified (more on this in the next paragraph) buttery soft (the kind of soft you get excited about leaving the hot water for,) big enough to cover your body but not too big to make it hard to store and the price has to match the quality. It can’t be too expensive but it also can’t be too cheap where you have to re-buy towels every year.
Now that we know what we are looking for in a towel… (if you told me 10 years ago I would be doing a deep dive on towels…I wouldn’t believe you but honestly, I am happy to be here)
….what is GOTS Certified?!
GOTS stands for the Global Organic Textile Standard. It is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain.
3 reasons we want GOTS certified bedding and towels:
(go here for the full details and big words)
The certification ensure that textiles are made with organic fibers, such as cotton or wool, are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
GOTS prohibits the use of harmful chemicals in the processing and manufacturing of textiles
GOTS certification requires rigorous tracking and documentation of all processes, from raw material sourcing to the final product. This promotes transparency and accountability.
This isn’t an easy certification to obtain so if the brand has it…know that they have gone through a lot of testing, observations, documentation, etc.
Okay but why are towels w/o the GOTS Certification harmful?!
Bath towels, like many textiles, can potentially contain various harmful toxins depending on the materials used and the manufacturing processes involved.
Common toxins you may find in towels/bedding:
Formaldehyde, Chlorine, Heavy Metals, Pesticide Residues, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Phthalates, Flame Retardants, PFAS
These can be possible carcinogens, endocrine disrupters, allergens or have neurological effects.
Now that you know all of this….don’t go throw away all the existing towels you have. We are not wasting in an economy like today, amiright?! Instead just keep this in mind and when you need a new towel or two look for the GOTS certification and use this as a guide.
I tried 3 different brands of GOTS certified towels and my favorites are…….
The Casaluna towels from Target! Yep, you heard that right! The most affordable option I tried are my favorite and they are available in store. A win-win!
Why are these my favorite? Well… they are a great price, they are so big which I love (I got the sheet size), they are nice and soft and they wash really well. They get even better after each wash! They may shed after the first wash but once you wash them again it will stop. For the price, quality and the GOTS Certification…these are the best non-tox towels! I also tried these organic GOTS Certified sheets from Target and I am pleasantly surprised. They are the perfect summer sheets because they keep you cool!
Shop Casaluna Washcloth | Shop Casaluna Hand Towel | Shop Casaluna Bath Towel | Shop Casaluna Bath Sheet | Shop Threshold Organic Sheets
Other brands of GOT Certified towels I tried & didn’t love:
Pact: The towels are really soft but they are soooo small.
Under the Canopy: Ehhh…they are too scratchy for me. I do love their robes though!
Amazon Organic Towels: These were almost a winner because I love how thick they are BUT after a few washes they are not nearly as soft as they were to start.
Make sure to keep up with my favorite toxin free products on my website, Instagram and Tiktok!
Come back next week to see the next round of top sellers. I appreciate your support and as always, reach out with any questions!
xoxo, Karly Alane
