January 24, 2010-

Bamboo Sheets- Highlights

Gone are the days when cotton sheets were regarded as the best for a comfortable bedding. Now a days bamboo sheets and bamboo bedding is giving competition to it. Bamboo sheets are hypoallergenic so all the germophobes need not to worry as you can now have a sheet that will neither allow mild or mildew to grow nor inhabit on it. Bamboo sheet also has the anti bacterial and anti fungal qualities. This really enhance the cleanliness of bamboo sheets. These properties have been proved through numerous tests. One such test is carried out by the China Industrial Testing Center where the scientists try to infect bamboo sheets with Staphylococcus aureous bacteria for 24 hours. Scientist found that after 24 hours of incubation 100% bamboo sheets have either repelled or eliminated 99.8% of bacteria. This clearly shows the antibacterial property of bamboo bedding.

Not only this but the bamboo sheets are as soft as silk because bamboo fibers are naturally soft, smooth and round. This quality makes it hypoallergenic to skin and does cause rashes as caused by the abrasive fabric such as wool and hemp. So if you are in the category of people who develop skin rashes and get itching from your bedding then do not waste your time further. Buy bamboo bedding for you.

Bamboo sheets also have the power insulating qualities and this is an extremely breathable fabric. This makes their beddings cool in summers and warm in winters. Also the bamboo sheets have 300% more moisture absorbing capacity and much elastic than cotton. Another amazing thing about bamboo bedding is that these cuts out 98% of UV rays that are harmful to skin and causes skin cancer.

It is not only the bamboo fabric but also bamboo plant itself that is 100% natural as no fertilizers or pesticides are used to grow this wonderful plant. When you grow bamboo plant it naturally enriches the soil that is not done by the cotton crop. Cotton damages the soil. Also we can get about six crops in a year from the one root of the bamboo grass. It is also renewable and produces abundance of oxygen.

Bamboo bed sheets are extremely lavish to use and it is hard to find any other bed linen that is as good and luxurious than the bamboo sheet. Some of the sheets are also made from cotton and bamboo mix but the one that are 100% bamboo feels different to touch and quality.

Another thing that is fascinating about bamboo fabric and bamboo sheet is that it is 100% biodegradable that makes it the most eco friendly fabric in the world. Its strong resistance towards abrasion, strength, absorbency, luster, elasticity, antibacterial, hypoallergenic, soft and UV protection properties thus make bamboo the most favourable choice for bed and bedding.