Our Organic Earthing sheet is made from certified organic cotton, which makes it higher quality than our original version. Organically grown materials are also better for the environment for a number of reasons, which you are welcome to read about on our website. However, both versions perform exactly the same in terms of achieving the grounding effect and both therefore provide the same benefits.

No. The Rowland Earthing Sheet does not run on electricity, nor does it even come into contact with electricity. The sheet is only connected to the Earth point of the socket, which is the top hole of a standard UK plug socket. The other two prongs are plastic and are therefore non-conductive. The socket can therefore be switched off at all times and the sheet will perform the same.

The Earthing sheet is machine washable and comes with washing and care instructions. Sweat and natural skin oils can sometimes oxidise the silver over time, reducing the conductivity. However, this can be prevented by fitting the Earthing sheet underneath your current bed sheet or by washing regularly, just as you would a normal cotton sheet. Washing strips body sweat and natural skin oils from the silver and keeps it conductive.

We personally recommend Green Scents Laundry liquid. This is a great eco choice for your Earthing sheet and will not cause any harm to the delicate silver threads.

Bleaches, lotions, fabric softeners and oils are best avoided as these can tarnish the silver, reducing its conductivity. It is also recommended to avoid the use of detergents that contain any of the following bleaching/whitening agents;

Chlorine based (Sodium hypochlorite, Calcium hypochlorite, etc.)

or

Peroxide/Oxygen based (Hydrogen peroxide, Sodium percarbonate, Sodium perborate, etc.) 

As long as the washing and care instructions are followed correctly, the Earthing sheet will have no problem lasting up to 3 years or more. You can check if your Earthing sheet is working with a conductivity tester.

We recommend fitting the Earthing sheet underneath your current bed sheet (please see FAQ on fitting underneath a top sheet). This provides an extra layer of protection and will help to extend the lifespan further.

Another option is the carbon based Earthing mats, which are durable enough to last for 10+ years. However, we do not sell these and we prefer the cotton style for comfort, health and environmental reasons.

We believe we are the only company offering (GOTS) certified Organic Earthing sheets in the UK. Unfortunately, there are a number of newer companies claiming to offer Organic Earthing sheets, which we believe are not genuine. We therefore always recommend contacting the company prior to purchase to verify the validity of their claims. 

We are based in the UK and manufacture our Earthing Sheets in the US.

As with the claims around 'organic', please be aware there are now a number of companies currently advertising their products as manufactured in the UK which are not genuine. These companies will import their products from China and simply stitch their own label onto the material to then claim the product was manufactured in their own 'textile factory'.

Unfortunately, many of these companies have also attempted to plagiarise and spread false information about the Rowland Earthing brand. We wish we didn't have to bring up these issues, but we feel it is important to inform people about such things before making purchasing decisions.

The silver is finely woven into the cotton in a grid-like pattern which gives the material a very similar feel to a normal cotton bed sheet. Pure silver is used for its unique conductive properties and helps to create a stronger Earth connection. 

The Rowland Earthing Sheet comes in a cardboard box and inside a biodegradable plastic bag.  To support efforts towards a more sustainable future, we also donate 1% of profits to Farmers Footprint and our partnership with Ecologi means that one tree is planted with every order. 

Yes, we recommend fitting the Earthing sheet underneath your current bed sheet providing that any covering bed sheet is made from natural materials such as cotton or bamboo.

Some people prefer to fit the Earthing sheet as a top layer for more direct contact and to create a stronger connection. However, our multimeter tests have confirmed that a strong Earth connection is still achieved when the Earthing sheet is fitted underneath a cotton bed sheet, even with an additional layer of clothes/pyjamas before reaching the skin level.

In addition, as you lie on the covering sheet, perspiration and environmental humidity will hydrate your sheet which further strengthens the Earth connection.

You can test this yourself with a simple conductivity test which we are happy to recommend.

The Original Organic Earthing Sheet measures 90cm x 2.8m and is suitable for single, double and king size beds.

We generally recommend fitting the sheet length-ways and having one sheet per person for maximum comfort and increased grounding exposure.

However, we also offer fitted Earthing sheets if you prefer a full size fit with elasticated edges. You can select the size of the fitted sheet when ordering. 

To Earth your Sheet, attach the cord to the connection point on the sheet and insert the plug into a standard UK plug socket. The socket is only used to ground the sheet and it does not use electricity. The socket can therefore be switched off at all times and this will not affect the function or performance. The sheet simply acts as an extension cord, bringing the Earth's energy inside and allowing you to stay grounded while you sleep.

You will still be grounded through clothes/pyjamas if these are made from natural materials such as cotton. The effectiveness of this has been verified with a multimeter device which demonstrates a strong Earth connection is still achieved when the Earthing sheet is fitted underneath a cotton bed sheet, even with an additional layer of clothes/pyjamas before reaching the skin level. 

In addition to this, as you lie on the sheet, the warmth generated by the body tends to create a small amount of moisture and humidity which hydrates the materials and further strengthens the Earth connection. 

Yes. As long as the socket and the extension both have an Earth connection (the third hole), then you can Earth the sheet via an extension lead.

The second hole is for Earthing multiple sheets from the same plug. You can therefore use either hole to connect the sheet.

Before modern civilisation and synthetic footwear, we were in almost constant connection with the Earth. This was our natural state!

Unfortunately, modern living has mostly isolated us from our electrical connection with the Earth. Everything from wearing rubber soled shoes to the use of synthetic flooring materials, all block our ability to Earth.

We believe this disconnect is one of the key contributing factors that has led to the increase in chronic diseases we see today.

When we connect to the Earth, the amount of electrons we absorb is driven by the amount needed to balance the electrical charge of the body. It is always the perfect amount.

All Earthing products should have a built-in 100k ohm resistor to protect against any potential Earth faults, preventing an electric shock. Please be careful with Earthing products sold on third party websites, as they may not meet the official safety requirements.

It is also important to recognise that the Earthing sheet does not run on electricity, nor does it even come into contact with electricity. Our plugs are designed only to connect to the earth point of the socket and are not connected to the live electrical ports. The sheet simply acts as an extension cord, allowing you to stay grounded while you sleep.

There is some confusion surrounding the topic of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and Earthing.  Some people are afraid that their Earthing sheet will attract EMF frequencies like an Antenna. However, this would be impossible because in order for an antenna to work, it cannot be grounded. Whenever you are grounded, your skin effectively produces a ‘faraday cage’ effect and will repel electromagnetic fields (EMFs) coming from the external environment. This effect can be demonstrated with a quick multimeter test measuring body voltage before and after touching the Earthed surface.

This is also known as the “umbrella effect”, discovered by Nobel Prize winner Richard Feynman. Feynman explains; when the body’s potential is the same as the Earth’s electric potential (and thus grounded), it becomes an extension of the Earth’s gigantic electric system. The Earth’s potential thus becomes the “working agent that cancels, reduces, or pushes away electric fields from the body.”

In addition, it is not possible for EMFs to be ‘pulled’ or ‘attracted’ as EMFs do not have electric charges. They cannot be attracted to anything. They simply radiate outward to infinity from an emitting source, such as electric wires, appliances, and phone masts. For a more detailed explanation, here is a useful resource from the Official Earthing Institute: http://www.earthinginstitute.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/beware-of-earthing-misinformation-2018.pdf

As long as the socket you are using is correctly wired and providing a sufficient Earth connection, you will be able to Earth the sheet successfully and avoid any dirty electricity/AC fields coming from the socket. You can check the socket with a socket tester which we are happy to recommend.

A common misconception about Earthing technology is that when you ground yourself indoors by connecting to a mains plug socket, “dirty electricity” comes through the ground cord to the Earthing sheet. This would be impossible as there can be no current on grounding products connected to a wall outlet because they are connected to one ground point only, and not part of a closed circuit necessary for a current to flow. No “dirty electricity” can flow through the Earthing sheet, and then through the body because you are not part of a closed DC circuit.

It is also important to note that the Rowland Earthing plugs are designed only to connect to the earth point of the socket and are not connected to the live electrical ports. The other two prongs on the plug are plastic and are therefore non-conductive.

For a more detailed explanation of this, there is a useful PDF from the Official Earthing Institute which you can view here: http://www.earthinginstitute.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/beware-of-earthing-misinformation-2018.pdf

If you prefer, you can also Earth the sheet via a ground rod which can be inserted directly into the physical ground outside: https://rowlandearthing.co.uk/products/earthing-rod

Yes, the Earthing sheet is safe for people with pacemakers and this will not interfere with the function or performance of the device.

Yes, the Earthing sheet is safe for pets. It is important to recognise that lying on the Earthing sheet would be the equivalent of lying on the bare Earth outside which makes it very natural and safe.

Interestingly, pet owners often report that their pets like to sit on their Earthing sheet. It is also not uncommon to find pets choosing to lie on the bare Earth outside if ever they get ill, so they may be smarter than we think!

As long as your Earthing sheet is connected to a correctly wired plug socket, your sheet will be grounded and you will be receiving the benefits. You can also check this with a conductivity tester to confirm that your body is Earthed when in contact with the sheet.

In the UK, a mains earth connection is required by law and is almost universally present. However, in rare cases, sockets can sometimes lack a proper Earth connection. This will mean that your Earthing sheet is not grounded and you won't be getting all the benefits. 

If you wish to check the socket in your home to verify it is correctly wired and is providing an earth connection, you can do so with a socket tester. These can be purchased relatively cheaply online and our support team will be happy to recommend a suitable brand.

Studies on Earthing have shown that spending time connected to the Earth has a natural blood thinning effect by reducing the viscosity (thickness) of the blood and decoupling red blood cells, therefore improving circulation. This is because there is an extra negative charge to the surface of your red blood cells, which in turn stops them from clumping together and becoming sticky or viscous. One by-product of this is the sensation of feeling warmer, especially in your hands and feet, but also throughout your body.