Whether you’re snuggling in for a good night’s sleep or lazing around the house on a rainy Sunday, nothing beats a cozy pair of pajamas. And considering how much time your sleepwear spends against your skin (hopefully, at least eight hours a night, right?), there’s no reason not to go organic. “Our skin is our largest organ, and when we sleep, it’s still absorbing what’s on it,” says Liz Gamal, founder of the new green lounge-and sleep-wear line, vieandsomn. “While we don’t really know about the long-term effects of that, I prefer to take one potentially harmful element out of the equation and just put what’s pure and gentle against my skin.” Doing that is even easier now that there are stylish natural PJ options available for women, men, and kids.
Gaiam
This go-to natural retailer offers several organic pajama options, from a wheat-colored, brushed flannel unisex pair to cotton ones in a raucous cheetah print. Among the most comfy are the jersey knit versions, made from the same soft fabric as the Gaiam sheets. The long-sleeve top has a shawl collar, while the drawstring-and-elastic pants sit lightly on the waist. Available in several soothing colors (made from low eco-impact dyes, of course.) $49; www.gaiam.com.
Eco Land
Simple, high-quality basics for adults, toddlers, and babies are the strength of this family-owned company. All items are made from 100 percent GOT-certified organic cotton and are free from prints, trims, or embroidery to keep them as pure—and as classic—as possible. For babies 6-to-24 months, pick-up the T-Shirt/Pant Set, available in wheat or white, which includes a long-sleeve lap-length tee and pull-on pants. Organic cotton onesies are also available, while moms can catch some Zs in a soft long-sleeve crew and drawstring pants. Kids T-Shirt/Pant Set $23.95 ($57 for a set of three); women’s cotton crew $19.95 and drawstring pant, $29.50; www.ecolandinc.com.