If your idea of eco-friendly bedding only includes lightweight organic cotton sheets (in earthy tones) and pricey bamboo sets, it’s time to expand the list. Why? For one thing bamboo is heavily debated as eco-friendly bedding. There are certainly some bamboo options that are made without heavy processing and those would get a green stamp of approval, but there are also versions that have been so chemically-processed to get to their soft state that it’s hard to say if they’re any greener than their conventional cotton counterparts. And when it comes to organic cotton, if you think a variety of patterns and feels don’t exist, you’re missing out.

As things get chillier, one of the best under-mentioned eco-friendly bedding options is organic flannel, which is made from woven organic cotton. It’ll hold up to colder temperatures and help you resist the urge to reach for the thermostat (and every time you say no to that you’ll save big bucks). The Organic Charcoal Flannel Bedding from Gaiam is one of our favorites for its luxe materials and its far from New Age-y look.

The six-ounce luxury weight flannel comes from premium yarn-dyed organic cotton that’s been woven in Germany and brushed for super softness. It’s also pill-resistant, so you won’t be fretting over those irritating little lumps of fabric that tend to show up as  you wear-in most sheets.

It’s appearance is bachelor-friendly in charcoal gray and pinstripes and would look right at home in a modern, minimalist bedroom. The flannel duvet cover (starting at $220) is fully reversible, so you can alternate between the very menswear inspired stripes or the more neutral solid charcoal, and while the price tag isn’t the lowest you’ll find for bedding, you can rest assured that you’re getting truly eco-friendly fabrics and great quality, and if these sheets keep the heater off, you’ll make back that extra cash in no time.

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