What comes to mind when you think of the word plastic? Over the past few decades, the word plastic has infiltrated our environment with connotations of “synthetic”, “fake”, and “cheap” – the antith...
More than 36,000 years ago, cave people wrapped themselves in fabric woven from the fibres of the flax plant. It kept them warm, dried quickly, and most importantly, it was durable enough to withst...
Drop and Give Me 8 Hours: Why Sleep is the Missing Set in Your Workout
High-intensity interval training. Web-connected exercise equipment. Macro tracking. Don’t skip leg day. If you’re at all paying attention to fitness and exercise trends these days, it feels like y...
Travel Advice from an Organic Bedding Connoisseur
Welcome to the tail end of the pandemic—hopefully. With the next phase of reopening upon us and the restrictions starting to lift, many of us will be taking advantage of travelling again.
Taking Responsibility: 30 Years of Progress at Coyuchi: Part 2
Part one of our series celebrating Coyuchi’s 30th anniversary looked at their proud legacy of bringing quality bedding to California, the United States, Canada, and beyond. But Coyuchi offers an ev...
Uncompromised Beauty: 30 Years of Coyuchi Design: Part 3
Part two of our series commemorating Coyuchi on their 30th birthday focused on the incredible strides this amazing company has made toward building a more sustainable, more just world for future ge...
In Search of the Perfect Pillow
You would be horrified to see the pillow that I slept on for most of my life. As a dedicated stomach sleeper and occasional side sleeper, finding a thin enough, hard enough pillow that kept my nec...
I Am Rubber, You Are Glue: Settling the Debate Between Latex and Memory Foam
If you’ve spent any time online lately, you’re almost certain to have been bombarded with ads for memory foam mattresses.
Your Perfect Plant-Based Bedroom
It’s no secret that we love wool at Resthouse. Wool offers a full complement of amazing qualities that make it perfect for inclusion in bedding. But we also recognize that not everyone wants to inc...
Wool: The Perfectly Evolved Bedding Material
When someone mentions bedding, which materials come to mind? Depending on where you are in the world, you might think of cotton, down, or synthetic fibres. Perhaps you envision more historical slee...
Modern Box Spring Alternatives for a Healthy Natural Rest
Alternatives to traditional box springs are an important component of natural and healthy sleep solutions. Box springs were first introduced at the end of the 19th century when they were designed ...
What is the Size of a Standard Pillow?
Everyone knows that the perfect sleep comes from finding the perfect pillow. But we also know that you probably don't change them as often as you should, or know the details of what it takes to f...
Resthouse Beducation: Your Guide to Sheets
They say that in this world, nothing is certain except death, taxes, and the fact that higher thread count sheets are superior. After all, more is better, right?
Is Sleeping in a Recliner Bad for You? The Side Effects and Solutions
We definitely know what it’s like to sink into your favorite recliner after a long day at work and doze off. Once you get settled underneath a warm blanket, your bedroom suddenly seems too far awa...
Uplifting Your Life With Indoor Plants
I’ve been observing a recent surge in people buying houseplants, and I think it is due to the increased amount of time we are spending at home.