What is the downside to bamboo sheets?
While bamboo bedding has many benefits, before investing in your first Bedboo bedding set it is important to understand the downsides to this popular material.
A key downside that has been noted is of course the price. Bamboo bedding will typically cost more than your average cotton bedding set. This is due to the durability of bamboo long outlasting cotton, and in fact where cotton often bobbles and deteriorates over time, your bamboo bedding will only get softer with each wash. Many cheaper alternatives will often include polyester and nylon to lower the price; however, this also compromises the quality of the bedding. With high-quality 100% bamboo bedding, the premium price reflects the luxury feel of the bedding, so you can enjoy a blissful night’s sleep in the softest bedding you’ve ever felt.
Bamboo bedding is often referred to as temperature regulating. In reality, bamboo has moisture-wicking properties that can help to keep you cool while you sleep. This is an excellent advantage in summer and warmer weather, or for those who suffer from night sweats or menopausal hot flashes, as it can draw away sweat from your body while keeping the sheets themselves dry. The downside of this is during lower temperatures, as many people will be looking to keep warm rather than cool . If you’re looking to get into a cosy bed during the winter months, we recommend bringing a hot water bottle to bed with you, and the bamboo bedding will soon warm up to keep you comfortable while you sleep.
The soft, silk-like texture of bamboo bedding is a delight to sleep in, but can sometimes lead to creases in the appearance of the bedding. As it is advisable to avoid ironing the product unless on a cool setting, it can mean if you prefer a crisp, smooth look that you will be disappointed. However, after leaving your bedding in place for a few hours, the wrinkles should smooth out by themselves. After all, we all sleep with our eyes closed anyway, so the creases won’t disturb your rest.
Another possible downside is the gentle care required for washing bamboo bedding. The bedding should be washed at a low temperature and only used in a tumble dryer at a low temperature, although air drying is recommended to prevent wrinkling. While this could be considered a downside for those who like to stick everything in the wash together, there is an advantage to the environment, and your wallet, by using a lower temperature on your washing cycle as it means less energy is used to heat the water. Many washing detergents and laundry products now recommend washing at a lower temperature and many products are designed specifically to still clean your clothes in a cold wash, so this should not be a great inconvenience to care for your bamboo bedding and the planet.
Ultimately, when deciding whether to invest in a new product, you can consider the above-mentioned cons against the many pros that customers are enjoying today. If you’re curious about investing in the softest sheets on the market, why not check out Bedboo.co.uk?