I’ve tried a bunch of non toxic pajamas over the last five years and am sharing my honest thoughts. The best organic sleepwear is made with 100% natural fibers like organic cotton or linen and is free of harmful chemicals, pesticides, plastics, BPA, and phthalates.
Types of Non Toxic Pajamas
- GOTS Organic Cotton: The healthiest fabric option, especially if the pajamas are% made of 100% certified organic cotton. GOTS certification helps ensure the cotton is grown and processed to the highest standard.
- Linen: Made from flax fibers and naturally breathable, durable, and moisture-wicking. Linen is a great sustainable option because it requires fewer pesticides and less water to produce than conventional cotton.
- Tencel: A soft, silky fabric made from sustainably sourced wood pulp
- Bamboo: feels very soft and breathable, but the processing method matters. Be sure to look for bamboo fabrics made using safer manufacturing processes and certified by standards such as OEKO-TEX to help limit exposure to harmful chemicals.
- Modal: made from beech tree pulp and feels extremely soft, lightweight, AND breathable.
The best organic cotton pajamas are Kent and Coyuchi in my experience.
Quince 100% European Linen Pajama Set (budget!)
Quince makes the most affordable 100% linen pajamas on the market I’ve found. Their 100% linen pajama set is made from European flax linen and is hypoallergenic, breathable and OEKO-TEX certified non toxic. I love that the pants have pockets, an elastic waistband and drawstrings. They do have a rumpled look and crease easily. The The top has a loose fit while the pants run large for me. It doesn’t have the same softness as cotton, but linen feels supremely cooling, airy and moisture-wicking – perfect for summer!
Price: $62
Material: 100% European flax linen
Fit: Runs large so I recommend sizing down. It has an oversized baggy look.
Coyuchi Women’s Isla Organic Cotton Cami Short Set
I love that Coyuchi’s Organic Cotton Cami Short Set is actually affordable and made with 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton and natural shell buttons instead of plastic. I find this pajama set has a crisp and cool feel, so it’s perfect if you want something breathable for the warmer months. It’s hypoallergenic, practical and thoughtfully made with adjustable straps for the cami, and the shorts have pockets and an elastic waistband. Sizing runs large. I’m normally a Medium size, but decided to get the Large since I like a looser fit for sleeping but the shorts were falling down. I’d stick to your normal size for a loose fit or size down for a true fit. I love and trust Coyuchi for their amazing selection of high-quality organic bedding, and now their pajamas!
Price: $59
Material: 100% certified organic cotton (grown and woven in India)
Fit: runs large
Kent Organic Supima Cotton Sleep Tee Short Set
Kent’s Organic Supima Cotton Sleep Set is THE perfect 100% organic cotton T-shirt and shorts for sleeping and lounging in. It’s made with 100% GOTS certified organic Supima cotton with zero synthetics, PFAS or plastic dyes. I find that this set feels SO breathable and weightless on me. The shirt has a boat scoop neck design and pointelle detailing on the back and both the shirt and shorts have scalloped sides. The shorts run small so I would size up. The shirt fits true to size and has an oversized design, so I feel like you could even size down. Supima cotton feels even softer the more I wash it. Kent also makes the best non toxic underwear I’ve tried to date.
Price: $104
Material: 100% Organic Supima Cotton
Fit: Kent shorts run small so be sure to size up. The shirt fits true to size.
Q for Quinn 100% Organic Cotton Boxers and Tank Top
Q For Quinn’s Organic Cotton Boxers and Tank Top are made with 100% certified organic cotton, fully biodegradable trims and cotton-covered elastics. They’re 100% compostable and feel really soft, airy and delicate. The Pointelle version has such a feminine design with cute little hearts going up and down, cotton lace and scalloped edges. I love the little buttons on the boxers too. The boxers and tank fit true to size, but if you have a long torso I would recommend sizing up. Q for Quinn is sewn in Tirupur, India and their cotton is grown from farms across India with a fully traceable supply chain. Q for Quinn also makes my absolute favorite organic socks.
Price: $43 Pointelle boxers | $54 Pointelle tank top
Material: 100% GOTS certified organic cotton
Fit: true to size
Better Pajamas I tried
These pajamas are not 100% natural but use better fabrics than synthetic polyester.
Cozy Earth Bamboo Stretch Knit Pajama Set
I have five different sets of Cozy Earth pajama sets in both long sleeve and short sleeve because I simply love the feel of their bamboo fabric. Their pajamas are hypoallergenic, gentle on sensitive skin, and feel so buttery soft yet breathable. They’re made with 95% premium viscose from bamboo and 5% spandex and come in a bunch of different colors and cute patterns. I will say that after a few years some of my darker color pajamas are starting to show some pilling but nothing serious. Cozy Earth’s tops and shorts fit true to size with a relaxed, loose fit but some of their long pants run large for me. All their Bamboo Stretch Knit pants have an elastic drawstring waistband so I’m able to tie them to fit me, but it can be annoying to tie and untie them.
Price range: $88-$148
Material: Bamboo viscose
Fit: Loose fit, especially the long pants run large
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Eberjey Gisele Classic Pajama Sleepshirt
Eberjey makes the most stylish non toxic pajamas made of Tencel modal, silk and linen fabrics. They use 95% TENCEL Modal and 5% Elastane fabrics that are verified by OEKO-TEX Standard 100 to be free of harmful chemicals. They have a ton of cute designs but their Gisele design is a classic and the fabric feels luxuriously soft to the touch and breathable. I find that they have a comfortable loose fit. The fabric feels super similar to bamboo. I absolutely love the convenience of Eberjey’s pajama shirt that I can just throw on over my head and take off the next morning in one go.
Price: $138
Material: 95% TENCEL Modal and 5% Elastane
Fit: Loose fit
Andrea is a clean beauty expert from Los Angeles, California with 10 years of experience in natural skincare and organic living. She writes for Organic Beauty Lover using her expertise to guide readers in choosing the best clean products. Andrea graduated from the University of Southern California in 2012 and has worked at multiple skincare companies, big and small. Connect with her @organicbeautylover.
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