Please read the following post for important information on how I’ve chosen my recommendations:
TLDR: I haven’t found an eco-friendly couch cover.
Why you should care: A lot of parents (both for fur babies and human babies) want a couch cover to protect their sizable investment. But getting something that’s not made of natural materials will leak microplastics into the environment, which we now know ends up in our bodies.
What you should buy: I don’t have a recommendation, but I’ll tell you what NOT to buy. Molly Mutts has a couch cover that they SAY is eco friendly OEKO-TEX certified cotton and natural silicone. But it’s actually half polyester, which is plastic. I don’t mind buying thrifted polyester but I don’t believe in bringing more plastic into circulation, especially since microplastics are everywhere.
I would like something made of OEKO-TEX or GOTS certified alpaca because it’s so good at repelling spills and odors. Otherwise, I’ll find something with a natural silicone bottom.
Additional Reading:
https://magiclinen.com/products/linen-couch-cover-in-natural
https://www.potterybarn.com/products/relaxed-fit-slipcover
https://slashop.com/products/custard-cream-reversible-comfort-sofa-couch-cover
Image Credit: Slipcover KAS