Posted on: July 30, 2007
Softer (and Cleaner) Than You Think
Bamboo’s natural powers blend to create an unexpected sleeping sanctuary
By Kate Sullivan
CTW Features
No chemicals required: Bamboo naturally inhibits bacteria growth and absorbs moisture, creating a cool and bedbug-free haven for the sleepy. Image courtesy Home Source International Inc.
A good night’s sleep equals a good next day. With so many bedding choices, the key to your sound slumber might be in your choice of sheets. Forget traditional. Forgo silk. Move over cotton. It’s time for bamboo to beam.
Why are bamboo sheets making waves in the bedding world? The benefits of bamboo-based bedding range from personal well-being to environmentally kind. Born from the quest to find sheets that kill those bed-loving bacteria that microscopically plague every household, bamboo emerged as a natural leader. “Without chemical assistance, bamboo, like all wood products, naturally inhibits the growth of bacteria,” according to an industry leader, Mary Beth Byington of Atlanta-based Home Source International Inc.
Bamboo Benefits
Be kind to the environment while being kind to your body. Bamboo grows easily and in abundance without a great deal maintenance. Unlike cotton, which requires chemical assistance and many hands to produce blossoms, bamboo needs no chemical boost. Much like a weed, bamboo continues to pop up in many parts of the world making this an even more environmentally friendly option.
Cool and Dry
Comfort comes first when picking out bedding. With bamboo sheets, forget only being cool and dry in the winter months. The naturally moisture absorbing bamboo blend keeps anyone with a tendency to overheat in the nighttime hours in the comfort zone. Bamboo sheets are a best-kept secret among menopausal women.
The Right Touch
Wood doesn’t jump out as the most comforting product of nature, but with bamboo-blended sheets, the results are anything but full of pulp. For Byington, “simply put, my sheets feel amazing. They feel as soft as silk or satin sheets but without the flimsy feel.” With these sheets, the more wear the better. Much like your favorite tee shirt with each washing, the bamboo sheets soften.
Keep it Simple
No special treatment needed here. Like cotton sheets, bamboo sheets are washer/dryer friendly and don’t need any ironing. You won’t wash out the natural germ killing abilities either. Ingrained in the thread, the benefits of bamboo last as long as the sheets last.
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