Choose Eco-friendly Bamboo Sheets

1. Choose Eco-friendly Bamboo Sheets | tafts on Patreon patreon.com/posts/choose-eco-35945794 Yes, you heard it right! These fabric sheets are made with bamboo. Contrary to the pun though, these sheets are actually soft and comfortable to use. In fact, bamboo fabric has been around for quite some time now where fashionable clothing, bags, curtains and mattresses are now being marketed as trendy eco-friendly pieces. Switching to bamboo sheets is not just being fashionable, but more importantly a healthier and sustainable material that helps the environment. Continue reading and know more about the bamboo material and the advantages in using bamboo sheets. Bamboo Material Bamboo is actually a grass but grows as high as other wood species. There are many types of bamboo species, 1,400 known species to be exact. The production of bamboo fabric produced varies. General types are classified as bamboo viscose, lyocell-type bamboo fabric and mechanically-produced fine bamboo fiber. 6 Reasons to Switch to Bamboo Sheets: 1.Bamboo is Softer than Cotton. Thread count measures how soft a cotton fabric sheet is which means the higher the thread number the softer the cotton is. Thread count is not applicable to bamboo as there are bamboo sheets that have fewer thread count but still are softer than cotton. 2.Hypoallergenic. The antibacterial properties of bamboo keeps mold and mildew from building up in the fabric. In addition, since bamboo sheets can take in 3x more water than its weight. It absorbs sweat faster, keeping you dry as you sleep preventing your face and hair from moist that can harbor harmful bacteria. 3.Strong and Durable. If you’re tired of worn out bed sheets then bamboo made blankets are your perfect pick. It won’t wear easily and on top of it, won’t discolor easily because bamboo fibers don’t require much dye color compared to other types of fabric. 1/2

2. 4.Biodegradable Material. Since bamboo blankets are cellulose-based, it will decompose overtime. In contact to soil, microorganisms and sunlight aids in the process. Fabric clothing is one of the largest contributors to our garbage volume. Choosing environmentally friendly options to lessen our problems with waste management. 5.Free from Pesticides. In connection to its antibacterial properties, the bamboo material do not receive any pesticides or fertilizers. 6.Sustainable Material. Bamboo grass grows faster than most trees reaching its maturity only about 3 to 5 years. The faster rate of harvesting means you’ll have more yield and more products. Furthermore, its durability and availability to withstand mold means products made from bamboo have a longer life cycle thus lesser accumulation of waste. The production of bamboo fabric significantly uses less water compared to other fabrics especially cotton. With all these benefits you get, having an eco-friendly bamboo sheet for your bedroom seems to be a wise purchase. Make sure though to ask your seller what type of bamboo fabric is used on their products. The more eco-friendly options of bamboo fabric are tencel bamboo and lyocell fibers which do not use harmful chemicals during the process. For more inquiries about bamboo fabric, reach us through our contact numbers posted here. 2/2