The qualities of bamboo have long been exploited in Asian
countries and for very good reason. The western world has been catching on
lately and one of the latest uses for this sustainable product has in the
production of bamboo sheets.Yes, bedding is the latest home accessory where
bamboo has been used to great effect and the trend has been growing rapidly
during the past two years.So what are the benefits of bamboo sheets? Let's take
a look at some of them and then look for any negatives.Benefits- It's soft,
almost silk like but with much more traction. One of the problems with silk is
one can feel like they're slipping and sliding in it but bamboo sheets offer
much more traction.- Light and strong- It's anti-bacterial and has
hypoallergenic qualities. The ability of bamboo to resist bacteria makes it the
ideal material for bedding especially given the coverage in recent times to
problems such as bed bugs.- Very adaptable in summer and winter. The material
has the ability to adjust to the climate keeping you warm in winter how to roll sushi with a bamboo mat and cool in
summer. This is because it's insulation ability and the material's breathing
nature.NegativesOne of the main drawbacks initially was reports of fraying
edges. This has a lot to do with the maintenance of bamboo sheets which require
more delicate wash cycles and less abrasive wash detergents. Price has also
been touted as a negative with many consumers suggesting it's more expensive
than traditional sheets. Price can be as low as $30 but can quickly skyrocket
from there. Given it's obvious qualities and adaptability in either cool or
warm conditions, then one would assume they could be used all year round.If
that's the case then price really isn't an issue especially considering the
wear you can get from one set of sheets. It saves the problem of buying bother
summer and winter sheets in traditional material.It's advantage over material
such as cotton is gaining momentum. Cotton use is often criticized because of
the extensive use of pesticides during the farming process. Bamboo requires no
pesticide treatment to ward off bugs because of it's own natural ability to
perform that role.
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