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When people think of bamboo, the first thing that likely comes to mind is the bamboo tree of Asian descent, followed by bamboo chutes (common in asian food dishes). Few people would think of bamboo as a fabric. But bamboo fabrics made from pure bamboo fiber yarns can make excellent clothing. The trait of interest in bamboo material is its unusual ability to breathe, and its coolness. Because bamboo fiber is filled with micro-gaps and micro-holes (a physical trait of the material), a bamboo fabric has better moisture absorption and ventilation. Bamboo fiber apparel absorbs and evaporates human sweat in a split second, and thus garments feel cool and comfortable in hot weather.

Despite bamboo fabric being on the fringe of the mainstream, products such as bamboo towels, pants, and fabric accessories are manufactured and are available for purchase over the internet and in specialty stores.

It’s a common misconception that cotton is the king of all bedding materials. While cotton might be the most popular fabric on the scene, it’s not necessarily the most desirable. For starters, cotton crops are often slathered with pesticides and harsh chemicals before they are even picked. By the time the material is finally turned into fabric, it’s drenched with bleach and other artificial substances.

Bamboo bedding, on the other hand, is all-natural and untouched pesticides and other undesirable chemicals. Just like with cotton, you can evaluate the softness and durability of bamboo sheets by looking at the thread count. Hold the sheets up to a light source and make a mental note of your findings. If the sheets are mostly opaque, they should be comfortable and sturdy. If they’re translucent, they are thin and won’t last long.

For many people, bamboo brings to mind exotic furniture and panda food. But this versatile crop is more than just a favorite snack for those lovable creatures. Bamboo fibers can be used to create fabric, which in turn creates some of the softest sheets known to man. Cotton gets a lot of the glory, but case studies have shown that people often prefer the downy comfort of bamboo sheets.

Bamboo is available in abundance in many parts of the world. The crop grows quickly and easily, and it is incredibly sustainable compared to most commercially grown plants. Bamboo material absorbs about three times as much moisture as cotton, meaning that the sheets remain dry and comfortable on even the hottest of summer nights.

Talk about being versatile and practical. You will find that bamboo sheets are not only comfortable and soft to the touch, but the ’smooth as silk’ bamboo fabric is more absorbent and more breathable than cotton, keeping you cooler during those hot summer nights.
Bamboo sheets possess a unique natural agent called ‘bamboo kun’ which has natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. This means that not only will your bed linens stay fresher longer; they also repel odors and are more healthy and hygienic than cotton sheets.