Archive for April, 2009
Bamboo Sheets No! There Not Wood(part 2)
The posting on April10.2009 was about the benefits of bamboo sheets. There is also a negative side to bamboo sheets which I will tell you about.
One of the negative drawbacks was the fraying of the edges. Bamboo sheets 
maintenance requires delicate washing cycle and the use of less abrasive detergents.
The other negative is the price as many consumers are saying they are more expensive then traditional sheets. The price can be low but then skyrocket .With there qualities and adaptability in cool and warm conditions they could be used year round. In that case the price should not be an issue considering the wear you get from one bamboo sheet set. This will save people from buying summer sheets and winter sheets in traditional material.
The movement towards giving bamboo sheets a try is growing. You might like to consider your alternatives and contribute to the green movement.
Bamboo Sheets NO! There Not Wood
In Asian countries bamboo has long been exploited for a good reason .Lately the western world is catching on. The latest use for this product is the production of bamboo sheets.
Bamboo has been used in the latest home accessory bedding and the trend has grown rapidly in the past two years.
Let’s take a look at the benefits of bamboo sheets .It’s almost silk but soft with much more traction, as with silk one can feel like there slipping and sliding. Bamboo sheets offer much more traction.
There light and strong anti-bacterial with hypoallergenic qualities. To resist bacteria, makes bamboo an ideal material for bedding given the coverage in recent time to problems such as bed bugs.
In summer and winter this material is very adaptable the way it a just to climate keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer. Because of it’s insulation ability and the material’s breathing nature. Negatives
There are negatives question’s about bamboo sheets .We will address that later.
The Ideal Bedding for Guests
When guests visit your home, it can often be a hassle pulling out that hide-a-bed or keeping the bedding in the guest room clean and fresh. In these circumstances, having a spare bed in a bag on hand is a great way to accommodate those guests that like to appear at random. Instead of trying to keep the bedding fresh and clean all the time, you might even be able to convince your guests to make the bed by having your bed in a bag at ready when they arrive. It’s great not having to make the bed yourself!
Bed in a bag sets are also excellent for travel. While it might seem a little impractical taking your bed in a bag in a suitcase or another object, being able to sleep in your own sheets with your own pillow cases and comforter ensures a more enjoyable rest. When you’re heading across country to stay with friends, it can also help them out to have your own blankets and bedding.
Egyptian Cotton Sheet Sets With A Little History
Here is a little history on bed sheets that might be of interest. Bed sheets were not necessarily the thing of beauty it has become today with the wonderful variety of fabrics, colors and designs The wealthy people tended to choose bed sheets of more closely woven fabrics, and Egyptian cotton bed sheets were chosen as well as the more exotic bed sheets of silk or satin. Among wealthy people, washing the bed sheets became more common, so durability was important. Egyptian cotton sheet sets were more able to stand up to laundering and became the bed covering of choice.
On the banks of the River Nile is where the finest cotton is grown. Egyptian cotton is well known because it yields the longest staple cotton. Staple means individual cotton fiber or hair.
Thread count is the number of yarns woven into one square inch of fabric. The higher the thread counts the softer the fabric. Good quality bed linens have a thread count of 180 or higher .Egyptian cotton sheet sets are becoming popular around the world because of their softness and comfort .Egyptian cotton bed sheets are highly regarded in the world’s of cottons .Sheets made of this fabric with a high thread count allows for tighter weave and much softer touch. Egyptian cotton sheets are more durable and silky smooth.
Egyptian Cotton Sheets
Have you ever wondered why anyone would ever spend more money on set of sheets? If you never had an opportunity to sleep on eqyptian cotton sheets you obviously aren’t familiar with them vs. regular cotton sheets. People who know the benefits of 100% eqyptian cotton sheets are usually willing to spend a few or even a 100 additional dollars for their superior quality.
Here’s why: Egyptian cotton sheets are much softer and more luxurious than lower-priced bedding. This has to do with the length of the fibers used in the weave of the cotton. Most people can tell high-quality cotton from low-quality cotton simply by the feel of it. The higher thread count of Egyptian cotton sheets also makes it longer lasting and able to stand up to frequent washing and use.