Envello offers percale, sateen, flannel and chambray bedding all made in Portugal.Supplied
The belief that a successful start to the day begins the night before is something Sheryn Saab had in mind when founding Envello, a direct-to-consumer bedding and bath linen brand. “We want people to have the best sleep so they can wake up feeling their best,” she says. “For me, how you start your day really sets the tone for the rest of it, and that traces back to sleep.”
Born in Colombia and based in Toronto, Saab is the third generation in her family that has worked with home textiles. “I knew I wanted to do something wellness-related but, interestingly enough, bedding and linens were not at the top of my list. That actually changed the day I went shopping for sheets.” Discouraged by the overwhelming options and plastic packaging at big-box stores, Saab set about creating a line of environmentally minded, premium-quality bedding that was both aspirational and affordable.
Envello offers percale, sateen, flannel and chambray bedding all made in Portugal, as well as items for bath. The company is certified by several textile regulatory bodies including the Better Cotton Initiative to promote responsible sourcing, fair wages and safe working conditions. Available exclusively online, its products are packaged in reusable cotton bags and arrive in 100-per-cent recyclable cardboard packaging. It’s all part of Saab’s goal of making the experience of shopping for sheets joyful. “I personally don’t think it should be stressful or expensive or frustrating to shop for your home.”
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Envello Premium Percale Queen Sheet Set in Blue, $158.
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Envello Crisp Chambray Queen Sheet Set in Yellow Stripes, $228.
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Envello Select Sateen Queen Sheet Set in Beige Trim, $188.
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