Bamboo bath towels are becoming increasingly popular not least as they are very soft and easy to keep in great condition.
They are also a hit with people who are worried about their carbon footprint and the impact of global warming on our world. Bamboo is a totally natural fiber that is both easy to grow and harvest without causing any adverse effect on the environment.
What are bamboo bath towels made from?
Bamboo bath towels are made from the bamboo plant. They can be either 100% bamboo or a blend with cotton. Until they tried these bath linens, a lot of people believed that they couldnt be as soft or absorbent as cotton but they are. In fact in some studies they have been shown to be more absorbent than some cotton towels.
If you read a bamboo bath towels review most people are amazed as just how much water these linens soak up before becoming too wet to use. They dry very quickly though so you don’t have to worry about using half dry linen for your next wash.
Bamboo bath sheets are not just soft
In addition to being very soft, bamboo bath sheets also possess some anti bacterial properties as the bamboo plant is both anti bacterial and hypo allergic. It is highly unlikely that anyone using this linen would suffer an adverse skin reaction.
They qualify as eco friendly bath towels as the bamboo plant is one of the fastest growing plants in the world and it will grow almost anywhere in all sorts of weather conditions. Compare that to cotton which has proved difficult to grow as the crop can be destroyed overnight if we get the wrong weather before it is harvested.
Bamboo doesnt need any pesticides or fertilizers to promote a healthy crop, is very easy to harvest and grows very quickly. The fact it grows so easily in most areas means that it isn’t as expensive as cotton. They wash easily and retain their softness and are available in a variety of different colors and sizes. Adding cotton to the blend helps the towels to last longer but given they are inexpensive, you may prefer to stick to the 100% bamboo towels and replace them as required.
Don’t use bleach in your wash on these bath towels and always follow the instructions on the label to get the best results. Don’t use too high a temperature or a high spin cycle. They don’t need fabric conditioner either so that helps to reduce washing costs.
If you have a large family you may want to have different colors of bath linen for each member. As kids get older they are no longer that comfortable sharing towels and other accessories. You can now combine this flexibility with getting value for money. One thing is certain. Once you have tried bamboo bath towels in your home you will no longer believe that 100% cotton is the best material for your bath linen.
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