It’s time to throw some shade on curtains made with environmentally destructive materials and choose organic, sustainable curtains for a healthier home and planet.
Window dressings are an important part of sustainable interior design, and we shouldn’t turn a blind eye to their impact. Especially since drapes made from plastic can contain toxic chemicals, like PVC phthalates and VOCs, which affect the indoor air quality in our homes—hence why non-toxic curtains are so important.
Fortunately, you can help draw the curtains on unsustainable materials and unethical manufacturing practices by supporting these organic curtain brands.
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Shedding Light On The Best Organic & Sustainable Curtains
MagicLinen’s curtains bring effortless elegance to any home, thanks to their use of 100% OEKO-TEX-certified European flax linen. Ethically made in-house in Lithuania, these natural linen panels offer a breathable, timeless touch for your home. Magic Linen has been comprehensively rated by us on their sustainability credentials – find the full rating here.
Prolinen is a rare brand offering handcrafted organic linen curtains. From airy sheer panels to heavyweight blackout options, each piece is sewn with 100% stonewashed Eco-certified European linen. With an an impressive selection of sizes, colors, and custom options, it’s a shop you’ll definitely want to peruse.
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MagicLinen
Compostable
All or some products are compostable, either in an industrial facility or at home
Ethical Sourcing
Raw materials have been sourced ethically with people and planet in mind.
Handcrafted
Products have been made by hand, typically by an artisan or group of artisans.
Made To Order
Products can be made to order, thus limiting unnecessary production
Non-toxic
All products are made with ingredients or materials that are currently considered non-toxic
Plastic-free
All products are entirely plastic-free
Sustainable Materials or Ingredients
Either all or most products are made with sustainable materials or ingredients.
Thoughtful packaging
Product packaging has been designed and created with the end of life outcome in mind and can be easily recycled or composted.
Vegan
This brand does not use any animal products or by-products in their products
Woman Owned
This brand is owned by a woman or a group of women.
OEKO-TEX®
OEKO-TEX®
The OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification ensures that every component of a textile product (threads, buttons, zippers, and fabrics) has been independently tested for harmful substances. Managed by the International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile and Leather Ecology, it guarantees products are safe for human health, meeting strict global limits for chemicals such as pesticides, heavy metals, formaldehyde, and PFAS.Price Range: $80–$395
Family-run Lithuania-based business MagicLinen specializes in—you guessed it—linen, one of our favorite fabrics. Though not certified organic, MagicLinen’s curtain collection is made from 100% European flax, and all products bear an OEKO-TEX certification.
Everything is sewn in-house by twenty seamstresses who receive fair wages. As an inclusive employer, they also have individuals with disabilities on their team. MagicLinen uses cornstarch and PBAT product packaging, which is certified home compostable and orders ship in FSC-certified boxes.
Available in colors like Moss Yellow, Sage, Matcha Green, Woodrose, and Latte, these earthy, sustainable curtains are delightfully understated and sure to add a pop of classy elegance to any room. Choose between tie-top, tab-top, rod pocket, pencil pleat, and noren designs. They also offer waterproof shower curtains that feature a button-on waterproof polyester layer.
MagicLinen has been rated by Sustainable Jungle. Find the full rating here.
so linen!
so linen! has not been rated.
Price Range: $51–$174
So linen! is a small, independent Polish brand creating made-to-order linen designs for every room of the house—bedding, towels, bath mats, tablecloths, dishtowels, children’s canopies, and more.
Products are sewn by valued seamstresses in Warsaw (including the brand’s own studio in the Żoliborz district). The OEKO-TEX-certified linen is grown in France and Belgium, and they work with local suppliers for shipping boxes, labels, and printing.
You’ll find eco curtains in a variety of colors, styles (tab-top, tie-top, noren, rod pocket, pencil pleat, and French pleat) and in heavyweight (280 g/m2) or mediumweight (160 g/2) linen fabric. They also offer curtain holdbacks and belts made of 100% linen and orders ship plastic-free using tissue paper and cardboard boxes.
Prolinen
Prolinen has not been rated.
Price Range: $28–$183
Prolinen founder Caterina fondly recalls childhood moments spent at her grandmother’s, surrounded by fields of flax and its beautiful blue flowers. Her fascination with the traditional fabric led her to start the Polish Etsy shop which offers 100% linen bedding, blankets, clothes, curtains, and accessories.
The brand uses organic, OEKO-TEX-certified linen that’s stonewashed using an eco-friendly enzyme treatment followed by an intensive washing cycle. All products are handmade and shipped from Poland.
The organic linen curtains come in several styles (tie-up blinds, hidden-tab curtains, curtains with rings, tie-top curtains, and rod pocket curtains) and over forty beautiful colors. Add an extra touch of elegance with the Linen Window Panel with Lace. The unusual lace edging provides extra definition while complementing the airy fabric.
Len.Ok
Len.Ok has not been rated.
Price Range: $32–$59
One of our favorite plus-size linen clothing brands, Belarus-based Len.Ok offers 100% linen clothing, bedding, towels, table linen, eco-friendly curtains, and more.
Grown by organic farmers in Europe, the brand’s linen is OEKO-Tex® certified and pre-shrunk. Everything is sewn in Belarus and they ship worldwide.
From Night Blue to Wet Sand, they offer an earthy palette of 28 colors and curtains are available in a variety of heading styles (tab-top, tie top, and rod pocket). For a rustic, boho-styled kitchen check out their rod pocket curtains, which feature a ruffle header and a valance added to the bottom of the curtain panel.
Kingdom of Comfort
Kingdom of Comfort has not been rated.
Price Range: $35–$178
Lithuanian-Belarusian company Kingdom of Comfort is here to turn your home into a sustainable sanctuary fit for a king (or queen) with linen sheets, blankets, tablecloths, baby linens, and other home textiles handmade to order from 100% OEKO-TEX-certified European linen.
Their linen is stonewashed (using stones and high temperatures, not chemicals), and only earth-safe, non-toxic dyes are used. Everything is lovingly handmade in Belarus, which is also where it ships from—using Etsy’s carbon offset shipping, of course.
Len.Ok’s collection of organic drapes includes panels, cafe, ruffled, tie-top, and tab top options. There are over thirty colors to choose from, mainly earthy hues but with a few brights (Bright Lavender, Turquoise, and Golden Orange) if you’re looking to add a pop of color to your interior. Check out the super cute cafe-style curtains, perfect for dressing small windows or even campervans.
ichcha
ichcha has not been rated.
Price Range: $48–$80
Founded by three sisters, the New York-based brand ichcha (a Sanskrit word meaning “wish”) aims to support traditional craftsmanship in India. They offer a collection of stunning block printed clothes, accessories, and home textiles.
The sisters travel to India at least once a year to work closely with the artisan families who bring their designs to life. Ichcha partners with local NGOs to support artisan communities with health and education programs, and 100% of the profits from their “ichcha for artisan” collection goes back to the artisans who created the products.
From the vibrant Shanti Red Curtain Panel to the calming green hues of the Meadow Curtain Panel, the brand’s block printed ethical curtains are some of the most stunning we’ve seen. The beautiful designs are block printed by hand onto lightweight, chemical-free cotton fabric, which is hand-dyed using natural sustainable dyes.
Organic Habitat
Organic Habitat has not been rated.
Price Range: $39–$190
Organic Habitat is a US-based brand founded by passionate artisans Palak and Renisha. They specialize in handmade curtains in a huge selection of different colors and styles.
Their curtains include hemp, linen, and organic cotton (GOTS-certified) curtains. You’ll also find a smaller selection of synthetic velvet and raw silk curtains, which we recommend avoiding.
If you’re looking for organic blackout curtains, you’re in luck. Their Organic Linen Blackout Curtains feature GOTS-certified organic linen and an OEKO-TEX-certified polycotton blackout liner. While virgin polyester isn’t on our sustainable fabric list, the OEKO-TEX certification at least means you can sleep easy knowing these are non-toxic blackout curtains.
How We Chose The Best Organic Curtains
Ever thought about chemicals or poor labor practices when drawing the curtains? We hadn’t either until recently…so much for a peaceful night’s sleep.
Just like with other home textiles (think: eco-friendly mattresses, sustainable bedding, and organic bath towels), drapes made from plastic and chemicals can be bad for our health and that of the environment. They can contain toxic chemicals, like PVC phthalates and VOCs, which affect the indoor air quality in our homes—hence why organic AND non-toxic curtains are so important.
As always, we wanted to draw those drapes wide open and shed some light (pun intended) on healthier and more sustainable alternatives. Here are the eco-friendly curtain criteria we used as well as some certifications to look for so that you won’t be blindsided by greenwashing.
Materials:
Synthetic materials are never good (unless they’re recycled, that is). We don’t like them in our ethical underwear, sustainable pillows, or our window dressings.
For sustainable shade, we’d much rather use natural materials like organic cotton, linen, or hemp fabric (which all require little to no pesticides and water to grow), or semi-synthetics like bamboo fabric, lyocell fabric, and modal fabric.
While recycled sustainable curtains that make use of waste already in existence are acceptable, they’re still second to biodegradable fabrics—which is why we’d rather opt for organic curtains that won’t be harmful if left to break down in the environment.
- Certifications: OEKO-TEX® 100, Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)
Supply chain & labor practices:
We like natural fiber curtains that keep sunlight out but illuminate transparent manufacturing practices. Going beyond sweatshop-free factories, it’s great to see exactly where materials are sourced and how workers are supported with safe conditions and fair wages.
- Certifications: Fair Trade, Climate Neutral
Green business practices:
Drapery made from eco-friendly materials can make a room pop in a planet-friendly way, but it’s great when a brand does even more.
Carbon offset programs and eco-friendly packaging are two of our favorite green business practices, but the possibilities here are practically endless.
From product recycling programs to using renewable energy, some brands are going to great lengths to get down to the dirty details and reduce their carbon footprint
Community & charitable giving:
While small brands don’t always have the capacity to join that inspiring ranks of brands that give back, we love it when they try.
Whether they provide extra support to workers, donate some of their profits to NGOs, or plant trees, caring curtain brands help us feel extra cozy.
Final Thoughts On Organic Window Curtains
Whether you’re blocking the sun or looking for a little extra privacy, choosing the right curtains goes beyond looking for a color or pattern that matches the room. It also means considering how they were made, who they were made by, and with what materials.
You can help draw the curtains on unsustainable materials and unethical manufacturing practices by supporting these sustainable curtain brands. Don’t forget to scour your local or online thrift stores for budget- and eco-friendly curtain rods, curtains, and drapes, before buying new ones.
Anyone in your life prioritizing a more sustainable home (and planet)? Next time you make like a curtain and hang out with them, share this list of better-for-earth earthy curtains.
Jenny is a UK-based sustainability writer and tea-drinker extraordinaire who has a Masters in Social Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh. Her travels have taken her to organic permaculture farms in the UK and Nepal but you’ll mostly find her working on the veg patch with a garden fork in one hand and a cup of tea in the other. Jenny writes for ethical brands and purpose-powered publications on a broad range of sustainable living and conscious consumerism topics. She is passionate about organic and regenerative farming, nature reconnection, and the small things we can do each day to better care for our planet.
Organic habitat is not organic. They have horrible reviews. The curtains they sent me are anything but organic. I had to complain to PayPal and I got my money back. They don’t respond at all to emails. The phone doesn’t work. It’s a sham company.
Thanks for the feedback Carol, I’ll get them removed on the next update.