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Eco Score 4.5/10

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Carter's

Carter's Crib Sheet

★★★★★ 4.5 / 5

A budget-friendly polyester-microfiber crib sheet from one of the most recognizable US baby brands. Microfiber is soft, resists pilling, and is far cheaper than organic cotton, but it breathes less well than natural fiber and isn't independently certified the way GOTS-certified organic cotton sheets are.

$12.99 per fitted crib sheet

Pros

  • ✓A fraction of the cost of an organic cotton crib sheet
  • ✓Soft, wrinkle-resistant, and easy to launder repeatedly
  • ✓Widely available at every US baby retailer

Cons

  • ✗Polyester microfiber breathes less well than natural cotton, a real consideration for infant sleep temperature
  • ✗Not GOTS or OEKO-TEX certified, so dye and finishing chemicals aren't independently verified
  • ✗Synthetic material sheds microplastic fibers in the wash, like most polyester textiles
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