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I’m a big fan of Panda London and their animal and environmentally friendly ethos, so when they asked me if I’d like to try out some of their bedding, I jumped at the chance. It was hard to choose between their 100% bamboo and their French linen and bamboo options and even harder to choose from their range of colours. In the end I went for the French linen and bamboo bedding set in coconut white. So, here’s my Panda London bedding review.
What’s included in the set
I went for the full bedding set and was very pleased I did. Guaranteeing full bamboo and French linen coverage, the set includes a fitted sheet, duvet cover and two pillowcases. Perfect for a complete bedding renovation or starter set. It has a 320 thread count for extra softness.
What’s it made from
Panda’s bamboo and French linen bedding set is made from 7% French linen and 93% bamboo rayon. Not only is this great for the environment, but it makes excellent bedding too.
Environmental credentials
I’ve already mentioned how much I love Panda. It strives to do everything as sustainably as possible and this goes right back to the growing of its bamboo. Panda only uses organic bamboo from FSC-certified forests. This means no nasty chemicals for you or the animals who live near the plants, and well-managed forests that naturally renew themselves.
Let’s not forget the French linen. The linen comes from France, naturally, and the flax plant. This requires less water, pesticides and fertilizer to grow than cotton. Flax is also a naturally very strong fibre.
What I love about this combination of materials is that both are far more sustainable than cotton, my usual preferred bedding choice. Bamboo is super fast-growing, and both bamboo and flax need minimal water to thrive – unlike notoriously thirsty cotton. Even better, they grow well without chemicals, unlike traditional cotton farming, which relies heavily on them.
To add to this great material mix, Panda use non-toxic dyes and bamboo buttons, which are a great touch on the bedding. I particularly love that everything is OEKO-TEX certified. This is an official stamp of approval that no nasty chemicals are used and that the bedding is completely safe for you and your family.
Long lasting and durable
That’s not all. As someone who tends to keep things for a long time, especially my beloved bedding, I’m losing count of how many sheets and pillowcases I’ve had to turn into rags (or a ghost costume anyone?) because they’ve literally fallen apart. Flax and bamboo are way stronger and more durable than cotton, so I’m hoping that this set will last a lot longer.
Breathable and hypoallergenic
Bamboo and linen are naturally hypoallergenic, antibacterial and anti-static. Their moisture-wicking qualities make them highly breathable too and more resistant to dust mites. Their breathable qualities make them ideal not only ideal for those who sleep hot but means they dry quicker too, win win!
This combination of qualities also means that your non-toxic Panda bedding is odour-resistant and temperature-regulating too.
What makes Panda so great: their ethical and sustainable credentials
There are many things to applaud Panda London for, apart from its sustainable sourcing of materials. Firstly, the brand is vegan, using no animal products. Plus, by sourcing its bamboo from FSC-certified forests, animal habitats are protected too. Panda even won Peta UK’s Vegan Homeware Awards.
The brand also gives back and supports a number of charities including homeless charities Herts Young Homeless and Singles Homeless Project in addition to various others.
It also uses recycled and recyclable packaging. I was delighted to receive my package plastic-free, beautifully bound in a biodegradable Kraft paper box. The bedding itself was presented in a bamboo bag that I can reuse, rather than plastic packaging.
Finally, Panda’s Circle of Life programme means that it takes back its mattress products at their end of life. This is totally free and includes free collection. They are either refurbished and donated to charity, or the foam is repurposed and used for things like sofa padding or childrens’ playground surfaces.
Overall, I love Panda’s sustainability credentials. As of writing this article, its 2024 Impact Report was outstanding. It would be great to read this to find out more about where and how the bedding is made.
What is Panda London’s bedding like
My first impression of this bedding is how substantial it feels. That sounds like a strange thing to say but it feels heavy in my hands and more floppy and flexible than cotton. You might wonder what the 7% linen does too. Well, it adds a level of crispness to the bedding and gives it a matt finish. Great for me, I don’t like shiny.
This does mean that it doesn’t have quite the silkiness of cotton, but I’ve washed it a couple of times already and it’s definitely getting softer.
I also like the design of the pillowcases. These are unlike any I’ve seen before in that the opening is in the middle of the pillow! This means that your pillow doesn’t bulge out of one end of the pillowcase – a common problem I find.
I did think it might be a problem when turning my pillow over to sleep on the other side. However, I can honestly say that the join is so soft, you don’t feel it at all when lying on it.
The other lovely feature to Panda’s bedding is the use of bamboo buttons. These add a feeling of quality and sustainability and are really easy to open and close.
The duvet cover also comes with straps inside to tie to your Panda duvet. I have to say that I’ve not used these as I don’t have the duvet, but it’s a fab design feature. I wish all duvets and duvet covers had this!
panda london bedding: The perfect combination
To summarise this Panda London bedding review, it’s a super choice if you’re looking for sustainable, durable, hypoallergenic and non-toxic bedding. I went for the bamboo and French linen mix, but they have other material options and more colour choices than you can shake a stick at. I sleep cosy at night knowing that I’m engulfed in eco-friendly and kind bedding from a company that gives back.
To find out more about this great brand, check out my Panda London pillow review and non-toxic pillow round up.
