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Sustainability

Eco-Friendly Luxury Sheets

Navigating the world of sustainable linens can be as layered as a fully dressed bed. There are many factors to weigh when you're trying to make the smarter choice. At Comphy, we don't just understand that. We've made it a priority in everything we do.

2-3x
Longer Lifespan Than Cotton
<1%
Of the World's Cotton Is Organic
20%
Of Global Pesticides Go to Cotton
1%
Of Fossil Fuel Demand for Synthetics
Eco-Friendly Reasons to Choose Comphy

Better for your linens, better for the planet

Sustainability isn't a single feature. It's built into how Comphy is made, laundered, and lived with.

Uses less energy

Comphy linens take less energy to launder than any alternative.

Lighter, dries faster

Lighter than cotton, so they dry faster and draw less heat.

Fully recyclable

When their long life is finally over, Comphy linens can be recycled.

Lasts 2 to 3 times longer

Outlasting standard cotton means replacing your sheets far less often.

Wrinkle-releasing

Less time under pressing equipment, and less energy spent doing it.

Far less water to make

Comphy's fiber takes a tiny fraction of the water cotton needs to produce.

Natural vs Synthetic Fibers

The greener choice isn't always the obvious one.

Natural fibers like cotton, hemp, and bamboo carry a lot of assumptions in an environmental context. The reality is more complicated.

  • Conventional cottonUses millions of tons of water and 20% of the world's pesticides, among the most toxic chemicals classified by the EPA.
  • Organic cottonLow impact on the environment, but less than 1% of the world's cotton is grown organically.
  • Hemp & bambooNot extensively researched for impact. There is no known organic certification for bamboo, and producing its fiber can be very polluting.

The most common synthetic fiber for linens is microfiber. Synthetics make up the majority of the world's fabric use, yet account for only 1% of fossil fuel demand. Comphy is a high-performance microfiber built to withstand the rigors of laundering while feeling soft and lush.

Comparison of common linen materials across fast-drying, durable, anti-bacterial, stain-resistant, absorbent, and soft. Microfiber meets every category.
How common linen materials compare. Source: GSN Toolkit.
It All Comes Out in the Wash

The truest test of sustainability is water.

In spa, hospitality, and at home, laundry and lifecycle are everything. A real measure of sustainability is how much water goes into making and caring for your linens.

25,000
tons of water to produce one acre of cotton
versus
4
tons of water for the same amount of Comphy material
The Planet-Friendly Challenge

Ways to choose well, too

Making sustainable choices isn't always easy. We are constantly challenging ourselves to do right by our customers and the planet. Here are a few ways you can, too.

  • Re-engineer your protocols

    Review treatment protocols to see if they can use fewer sheets and towels.

  • Use high-efficiency dryers

    Cut energy use across your entire laundry operation.

  • Use Comphy's Recycling Program

    Take advantage of our program built for retired linens.

  • Recycle for free

    Our partner recycles your old linens free of charge. You only pay shipping.

  • Ask your sales rep

    Contact your rep to learn where to send old sheets for recycling.

  • Prefer to donate?

    We've donated within our community for years. Contact us for suggestions.

"At Blu Spas, Comphy is our first choice for sustainable linen. The performance fabric is quick-drying, wrinkle-releasing, and outlasts every competitor. It's the best of both worlds: we can offer luxurious Comphy experiences while taking care of the environment."
Lisa Jacobs
Senior Spa & Wellness Consultant, Blu Spas  |  Board Member, Green Spa Network
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Sustainable Furnishings Council Member

Held to a higher standard.

Sustainable, environmentally-safe furnishings are made and distributed in ways that protect our planet. SFC members take immediate steps to minimize carbon emissions, waste-stream pollutants, un-recyclable content, and materials from unsustainable sources across every product under their control.