Consumers have a wide range of options when choosing bed sheets and linen. There is preference, however, toward environmentally friendly materials. How does bamboo stand out?

1. The Various Types
of Bamboo Sheets
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2. Consumers have a wide range of options when choosing bed sheets and linen. There is
preference, however, toward environmentally friendly materials. How does bamboo stand
out?
Comparing Egyptian Cotton to Bamboo Sheets
The most luxurious type of sheet in the market is Egyptian cotton. Grown in the warm
climates of North Africa, this variety of cotton has extra-long fibers, which give the fabric its
soft and smooth texture.
Bamboo, meanwhile, is more breathable than cotton. It also has thermal regulating
capabilities that make the material comfortable and warm during cold weather and cool in
the summer. Bamboo has health benefits, too. With its natural, anti-bacterial, and
hypoallergenic properties, it is the suitable material for individuals suffering from respiratory
problems.
Moreover, bamboo is sustainable. It does not require agricultural chemicals to grow, making
it the wise option for eco-conscious consumers.

3. Not All Bamboo Sheets are the Same
Bamboo sheets come in various forms and each one has its own set of benefits that
consumers may want to consider.
 Bamboo Rayon
Bamboo stalks are naturally stiff and rough when first processed into fabric. But when
this undergoes a chemical process, it eventually becomes rayon, a regenerated
cellulose fiber, which falls between synthetics and naturals.
 Bamboo Linen
This type undergoes the same manufacturing process used in common linen, and it is
processed from hemp or flax.
 Bamboo Blend with Cotton
Most of the time, this is a combination of 40% cotton and 60% bamboo rayon or 30%
cotton and 70% bamboo rayon. The blend makes the material more durable than
100% bamboo.
Bed sheets and linen made from bamboo are soft and comfortable. The pleasantness one
gets from bamboo beddings is a kind of luxury. But more than the easy indulgence it
provides, bamboo is also renewable — it grows fast and can produce more fiber per acre of
land versus cotton. Perhaps in this instance, the material stands out in a market of eco-
friendly products.

4. Sources:
http://eu.patagonia.com/pdf/en_US/bamboo_rayon.pdf
https://www.cozyearth.com/
http://www.cottonegyptassociation.com/Inner.aspx?pageid=34
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0122-bamboo-fabrics
http://goodonyou.eco/bamboo-fabric-sustainable/