Bamboo sheets can be the answer if you are looking for an alternative to cotton, silk, linen or blended fabric sheets. Bamboo is a renewable resource so purchasing bamboo sheets will not only make you more comfortable but you will also be making an earth friendly decision. Viscose, the fabric made from bamboo is very versatile and is perfect for making bed sheets.

Besides being softer than cotton, bamboo sheets are a great option if you have sensitive skin. Many brands of bamboo sheets are organic, so they will be free from chemicals and pesticides that may bother your skin. Another perk about bamboo sheets is how absorbent they are. So, if you sweat a lot at night these sheets will wick away your sweat better than cotton will. And if you are thinking they will smell after all that wicking and absorbing then you are wrong; bamboo contains natural odor resistant compounds that transfer to the sheets.

In addition to being odor resistant, bamboo is a naturally antibacterial material. When the bamboo is made into cloth for sheets, the sheets retain this same property. So, bamboo sheets are naturally resistant to bacteria that may end up in your bed. Testing on bamboo sheets has revealed that they have the ability to actually repel some bacterial growth. Repelling disease is something that the plant does in nature and obviously the sheets carry on in the same way.

Bamboo sheets are reported to be just as soft as Egyptian cotton sheets and even silk sheets. Like cotton they are breathable and like silk they are delicate and fluid in their touch. Bamboo sheets are still a little expensive because they are not widely demanded, but over time that should change. If you are eager to try bamboo sheets but can’t afford to purchase 100% bamboo sheets then try a cotton bamboo mix. While they won’t be as great as pure bamboo, they will provide you with an introduction into better linens.