People

We support projects at home and abroad that primarily focus on people's well-being. Bedding House products are manufactured in Pakistan, India, Turkey and China. We select our manufacturers in these countries with great care to ensure that good working conditions prevail. We also visit our manufacturers regularly to ensure that the products are manufactured according to our specifications.

Gender equality

Many people think of waste separation, greening and electric cars when they hear the term sustainability. There is one key factor here, namely the human factor. Our employees are encouraged to express their thoughts on sustainability and act accordingly. Bedding House has been supporting various projects in cotton-producing countries for some time. In doing so, we also support the women and children involved in cotton production. In addition, the BCI's strategy is to promote the emancipation of men and women and the education of women and children. Supporting women in cotton production strengthens their self-confidence and position in the family and community. Since women generally spend 90% of their income on the family, this will help families save on healthcare and education. The BCI currently works with 40,560 female farmers worldwide. It is often the case that female workers in the cotton industry are less qualified (seasonal or part-time work), which gives them less job security than men. Globally, women often receive (on average) 25% to 30% lower wages and less recognition than men for the same work. In cooperation with a local partner in Afghanistan, BCI supported projects in which women received advice and guidance on how to run their own cotton farms independently.

Child labor

Bedding House is against any form of child labor. We regularly visit our factories to ensure that child labor is excluded. Our Bedding House employees in the production countries also regularly ensure that no children are involved in the production of our bed linen.

Story from Pakistan

In Pakistan, about 1.5 million smallholder farmers make their living from producing cotton. But the future of Pakistan's cotton farming will depend on men and women playing an equal role in tackling climate change and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Women cotton farmers can lead by example in their communities. In rural Pakistan, this means overcoming entrenched notions of gender roles in the household and in the fields. The six BCI implementing partners in Pakistan are supporting women to take on more responsibility in the fields and become self-reliant farmers.


In the Vehari district of Punjab, BCI implementing partner Rural Education Economic and Education Development Society (REEDS) helped Almas Parveen, an ambitious, capable young 27-year-old woman. Almas' family has been running a nine-hectare farm since 2009. Rather than outsourcing management to a third male farmer, Almas was determined to run the farm herself, grow healthy crops and get the best possible yield to support her family. Almas' farm was too small to qualify for REEDS' BCI program, which was originally aimed at medium-sized farms. Nevertheless, she was given the opportunity to attend BCI training and learn sustainable farming practices. With support from REEDS, Almas completed the training, qualified as a field facilitator, and started a paid position as a trainer for local BCI farmers in March 2017.


Almas' transition to a position of responsibility in her community was not smooth. She faced resistance from community members who did not approve of a young woman working alone and training male farmers. Farmers were also suspicious of Almas and questioned her right to train them. But Almas stood firm. Over time, farmers' opinions changed as her technical knowledge and sound advice led to tangible benefits for their farms. Anger turned to recognition. She had earned the community's respect.


Today, Almas trains 400 BCI farmers and supports other cotton farmers outside the BCI program. Almas increased yield and profit on her own farm by 18% and 23% respectively in 2017-18 (compared to 2016-17) and reduced pesticide use by 35%. The extra profits enabled her to support her family and pay for her brother's wedding. Importantly, Almas also wants to make a difference in her community by being a role model for female farmers and encouraging more girls and women to grow cotton.

Mercy Ships

Bedding House has been supporting Mercy Ships since 2019. Mercy Ships is an international organization that provides free medical care in developing countries on board the largest non-governmental hospital ships in the world. Our sponsorship consists of providing bedding for the hundreds of hospital beds on the ship.