What kind of material is bamboo? Bamboo fiber: Pillows and blankets made from bamboo. Advantages and disadvantages of bamboo fiber filling

I became acquainted with bamboo thanks to the site.

After that, I involuntarily began to pay attention to products made from bamboo fiber in stores.
After some time, I asked my wife what she knew about this topic. She took out from the closet a small “bamboo” towel that she had bought at the store. Light, soft and silky, very pleasant to the body - the first impression. I decided to order it right away. The most affordable prices ended up on Ali. I already wrote about my first experience of buying a towel.

But he did not calm down. I ordered from another seller. This one doesn't seem to be deceiving. Anyone who has ever touched a bamboo towel, I think, can tell with their eyes closed where the bamboo is and where the cotton is.
First, let's see in what form it arrived.


A towel arrived weighing 370 grams. The seller promised 390. But I think that this is a spread within the manufacturing error.




Could a towel be made of bamboo? Do you remember shirts made of wood? I mean viscose.

Material from Wikipedia.

Bamboo fiber is a regenerated cellulose fiber made from the bamboo stem. Its thinness and whiteness resembles viscose and has higher strength.
There are two methods for producing bamboo fiber from bamboo, each of which is preceded by grinding the bamboo.
Chemical treatment – ​​hydrolysis-alkalinization. Caustic soda (NaOH) converts bamboo pulp into regenerated cellulose fiber (softens it). Carbon disulfide (CS2) is used for hydrolysis-alkalinization combined with multi-phase bleaching. This method is not environmentally friendly, but is the most commonly used method due to the speed of fiber production. Toxic process residues are washed out of the yarn during subsequent processing.
Mechanical processing (the same as when processing flax and hemp). The bamboo pulp is softened by enzymes, after which individual fibers are combed out of it. This is an expensive method, but environmentally friendly.

Naturally, the second method is eliminated due to its high cost.
Could fabric be made from wood? Although bamboo is a grass. But, firstly, the fabric is even made from wood (viscose). I wore a viscose shirt and was very pleased. Viscose has absorbed best quality cotton (absorbs sweat well, breathes) and synthetics (wears well, irons well and does not wrinkle like cotton). The shine of products made from viscose fiber is comparable to silk, which is why they are called “artificial silk”. Why is bamboo worse?
But to understand what bamboo fiber is, let’s get acquainted with what kind of fibers there are.
Classification of textile fibers
Fiber is a flexible, strong body, the length of which is many times greater than the transverse dimension.
Textile fibers are fibers that are used to make yarn, thread, fabrics and other textile products. The classification of fibers is based on their origin (production method) and chemical composition.


Bamboo, like viscose, is a chemical fiber, but unlike synthetics it is artificial, that is, made from plant material through chemical processing. Synthetic fibers are (usually) made from oil and gas.
If you're interested in my opinion, after getting acquainted with a bamboo towel, I have no desire to return to cotton. Walk into a store and feel the cotton and bamboo towels. And you will feel the difference. They also sell mixes with different percentages of cotton and bamboo fiber. Naturally, such towels lose their softness in proportion to their cotton content.
Bamboo fiber is a type of cellulose fiber. Therefore, in its thinness and whiteness it resembles viscose. But unlike classic viscose, fabric based on bamboo fiber has higher strength, increased hygroscopicity, a characteristic silky shine, and amazing softness.
I will not rewrite what the Internet writes. There are truths and marketing tricks. I will conduct my tests and share my impressions of my purchase.
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I will not repeat the author's experiments (copyright violation). You can easily read them in the above review. I'll just add my own. The experiment will involve
5 towels. All towels are not ironed after washing, so they are not presentable. So, I present the samples.
1) Bamboo towel purchased offline.
2) A bamboo towel, which I bought in China, about which I reviewed.
3) Terry towel from the times of the USSR.
4) Microfiber towel (synthetic) from China, reviewed in the previous review.
5) Waffle towel since the times of the USSR.


All towels were washed in washing machine and pressed it at 1000 rpm. Then he hung it on a glass balcony with the sash folded back. The average temperature on the balcony is 31 degrees, humidity 50%. This is what happened.


The moisture retention rate is the weight of the wet towel divided by the weight of the dry one.
It clearly shows how much moisture a towel can hold per unit weight. If we go to the numbers, then every 100 grams of bamboo fiber can hold about 80 grams of water (this should be clearer). This is after a spin of 1000 rpm.
As we can see from the last row of the table, the microfiber towel performed worst of all during the tests. Well, bamboo comes first. Moreover, the test results showed that a towel purchased offline is no different from the reviewed towel purchased in China.
The drying speed does not depend on the material, but depends entirely on the amount of remaining moisture. This is why bamboo takes the longest to dry.
If anyone has any doubts, conduct your own experiments. I have already decided and ordered two more. Well, at the end for those who like to track tracks.

Bamboo yarn and textiles made from it began to be produced in the late 20th century. The idea for its production was probably borrowed from the production of paper from bamboo fibers in China in ancient times. Yes, and now the bulk of this new fabric is produced in China from the Moso species growing there.
At first, the appearance of bamboo fabric was surprising. Could fabric be made from wood? But, firstly, the fabric is even made from pine (viscose). Secondly, bamboo is not a tree, but a grass. And fabrics have been made from herbaceous plants (linen, cotton, etc.) for a long time.

Yarn consisting of 75% bamboo fiber and 25% nylon

Currently, clothing and bedding are made from bamboo fabric. The most popular clothing item is socks. The fibers are used as filling and covering in pillows and blankets.

Methods for producing bamboo fiber

Bamboo fibers are obtained in two ways. It is worth dwelling on this in more detail, because the fabric or filling must be labeled differently, in accordance with the way they are produced in factories.

Bamboo clothing began to spread especially quickly in 2005-09. In this regard, trade regulatory authorities in the EU and the USA have made a proper classification of yarn from bamboo and still carried most of it to viscose. This is explained by the fact that, although natural raw materials are used for threads, that is, bamboo, when producing threads, crushed bamboo fibers are chemically processed. Therefore, the resulting fiber is artificial and belongs to viscose. Viscose is sometimes called the most natural of all man-made fibers. It is obtained not only from bamboo, but also from pine and other types of wood.
The main EU document classifying fabrics is Directive 2008/121/EC of 14 January 2009.

Sometimes such fabric is labeled “bamboo vicose” or “bamboo rayon”. Translates roughly as “bamboo viscose” or “bamboo rayon”.

The main argument against classifying bamboo viscose as a natural product is that, as a result of chemical technological processes the output is a new thread, the properties of which are very far from the properties of the bamboo plant. It is produced by the following chemical methods:

1. An outdated but still widespread method using caustic soda and carbon disulfide. It includes the following stages.
Shredding leaves and soft parts of trunks.
Soaking this mass in a 15-20% caustic soda solution at a temperature of 20-25 C for 1-3 hours until it becomes alkaline cellulose.
Squeezing the pulp to remove the caustic soda solution, then grinding and drying the pulp for 24 hours.
Addition of carbon disulphide (carbon disulfide - CS2) to make the cellulose gel-like. Carbon disulfide is also used in the production of ordinary viscose.
Evaporation of carbon disulfide.
Adding a diluted sodium hydroxide solution to obtain a rayon solution consisting of 5% sodium hydroxide and 5% to 7% cellulose fiber.
Obtaining yarn from a given cellulose solution using a sulfuric acid solution and mechanical devices.

The specified chemical processes of this method are harmful to the health of workers and the environment. The resulting threads and fabric from them do not pose any harm to health. You should not think that in the production of other fabrics from natural raw materials, be it wool or cotton, chemical reagents are not used. Cotton uses even more chemicals than bamboo.

2. Lyocell technology is more environmentally friendly. Lyocell is a new cellulose fiber. It is no longer called viscose, but simply lyocell or lyocell fiber. Here N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide is used to dissolve bamboo cellulose. This technology is significantly safer for the health of workers in factories because N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide is non-toxic.

3. Preparation of acetate fiber from bamboo cellulose using acetic anhydride and acetic acid with sulfuric acid as a catalyst. But acetate fibers have lower hygroscopicity, heat resistance, tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and are more electrified than viscose fibers. At the same time, they swell less in water and lose less strength when wet. Due to the greater elasticity of acetate fibers, products made from them retain their shape better and are better to wear, have good thermal insulation properties, light resistance and resistance to microorganisms, and transmit ultraviolet rays.

A truly environmentally friendly method of producing yarn is the mechanical method. The fibers and fabric made from them are labeled “bamboo linen” (translated as “bamboo linen”). This method is more labor-intensive and consists of mechanically crushing the woody parts of the bamboo plant and then using natural enzymes to transform them into a homogeneous organic mass. Natural fibers of future yarn are drawn from this mass. This method does not use strong chemical reagents, as in the first one. It is similar to the one used to spin yarn from flax or hemp.
Received mechanically yarn is more expensive.

The length of the fibers of bamboo viscose yarn is 15-20 cm. Due to its pentagonal structure, the fiber is characterized by the presence of microcavities. Thanks to them, the absorbed skin sweat then evaporates quite quickly.

When purchasing, how can you tell which way the thread was obtained? Probably, so far only by marking “bamboo vicose” or “bamboo rayon” for the first method and “bamboo linen” for the second, environmentally friendly one.

New nanotechnologies are also being introduced into the clothing industry. This is clothing using bamboo nano particles charcoal. These nanoparticles are embedded in cotton, polyester or nylon fibers.

Properties of bamboo fabric

Anti-UV protection was studied at the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Shanghai. It was found that bamboo viscose fabrics with a thickness of only 200 - 400 nanometers block ultraviolet radiation on its way to the body by almost 100%. According to Chinese scientists, this is due to the fact that bamboo fiber produces negative ions that absorb ultraviolet radiation.

Bamboo fabric is soft and pleasant to the touch. In addition, it shines like silk.

The structure of mechanically produced bamboo fiber makes it more valuable. Antibacterial, anti-ultraviolet protection, deodorant, and tensile strength of bamboo linen fabric are higher than that of bamboo viscose. The shade of natural fabric is lighter. As its manufacturers claim, it is softer and more delicate to the touch (however, bamboo viscose manufacturers say the same thing about their products).
The thermal insulation properties of natural bamboo fabric are higher. It effectively protects the body from changes in ambient temperature, keeping it cool in hot weather and warm in cold weather. It dries quickly after getting wet.

Bamboo stretch yarn is also produced. Typically its composition is as follows: 98% bamboo (viscose or “linen”), 2% lycra. It has thin and light threads. It is well suited for knitting swimsuits, tops, dresses, sundresses, and tunics.
It has good throughput, the body will “breathe” even in the hottest weather. The stretch effect in it comes mainly from lycra.

Bamboo linen is a very rare and expensive fabric.

So, attention:

If a product is certified as eco-friendly (GOTS, Oeko-tex, Eco-label, Ecocert certificates), we know that the factory where the bamboo yarn was produced uses a closed cycle (water is thoroughly purified, water and chemical substances are used in a closed cycle and are not released into the environment), and that the chemicals used in the production process are safe and do not remain in the final product. Interestingly, both Canada and Germany have passed regulations requiring bamboo fiber manufacturers to use clear and separate names for the two types of bamboo fabric. If the fabric contains mechanically produced bamboo fiber, the manufacturer must indicate on the product label: bamboo fiber. And if we're talking about about the thread received chemically, then we will see the inscription “viscose bamboo”.

What else do you need to know about bamboo viscose? This material can replace cotton 100 percent. By the way, let us remember that cotton is a relatively new textile, which only became popular in the 20th century and causes enormous harm to the environment. So to those who consider eco-friendly fabrics a myth and utopia, I can say: Stop thinking in cliches. Everything flows, everything changes according to the times in which we live. The 21st century is a time when you need to find an opportunity to combine benefits modern civilization and concern for the environment. I just told you how to do this using the example of such material as bamboo viscose.

The old guard isn't giving up yet: Cotton

But let's talk about cotton, how justified are the cries of environmentalists and their protests against the huge amount of pesticides used on cotton fields? Few people know that more than 16% of all pesticides in the world are sprayed on cotton plantations. Add to this millions of tons of chemical fertilizers, toxic drugs that are sprayed on cotton to cause the ripe bolls to fall off... Incredible energy costs, colossal pollution of water and soil. According to the World Health Organization, every year a million people suffer from severe pesticide poisoning on cotton plantations. As we understand, harmful substances cannot but remain on cotton clothes.

We all present the process of making cotton clothing. The chemical treatments in it are such that the described similar processes in the manufacture of bamboo threads seem like harmless children's games. Of course, there is such an alternative as eco-cotton (plantations are located in Europe and Canada). It is collected by hand, created normal conditions labor for workers, does not harm nature. But such cotton is very expensive. You can again distinguish it by its certificate. As a rule, only very famous manufacturers, so all the information about them can be found, there are very few of them. If you decide to delve into the topic, you can literally count them on your fingers.

What is the outcome of the battle of the titans, bamboo or cotton? Eco-friendly and conventional fabrics? I'm betting on eco-friendly ones. Because environmentalists around the world will only tighten their demands. No matter how greedy people are, we all want our kids to have a place on the Green Planet, and not on the Mutant Planet. Yes, today eco-friendly cotton fabrics are quite expensive (especially in pure form, as I described using the example of bamboo flax and its “alternative for the masses” - bamboo viscose). But if environmentalists take it even harder by the gills (and this is only a matter of time), the whimsical cotton will not last long without doping pesticides. Unpretentious crops, such as bamboo, hemp and the like, which are resistant to infection and do not require special watering, will win. What are you voting for? It’s better to make your choice now... We cannot change the ecological state and production methods instantly. But each of us can make our own small step to develop or remain on the sidelines. Vote with your dress))

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Bamboo is a unique plant. Also in Ancient China they found a use for it and used it to make paper. Home textiles and clothing began to be produced only in the 20th century, when the Japanese discovered all the properties of the material.

Today on the market you can find many different products with labels indicating that they are made from bamboo. But few people still know about its features. Bamboo fiber is in many ways superior to other fabrics, including natural ones. Often professional designers create entire collections of clothing items based on bamboo. Those people who have already purchased products from this material leave only positive reviews about him.

What is bamboo fiber obtained from?

Buyers who see things made from bamboo for the first time are interested in whether bamboo fiber is synthetic or not. There is still debate on this issue. Let's take a closer look at this material.

What does bamboo look like in nature? The plant looks like both a tree and tall grass. Bamboo is herbaceous cereal crop, characterized by a durable and flexible trunk. Tall grass is easy to care for and does not require chemical treatment when growing. Bamboo is different high speed growth, which is achieved in hot climates. To extract the material, trees that have reached five years of age are used. Bamboo has many positive properties, and today has a wide scope of application.

At the beginning of the 20th century, manufacturers carefully studied raw materials and tried to extract from them great benefit. With the discovery of new properties for production, they began to grow herbaceous plants and take samples and then process them to obtain high-quality raw materials. One of the methods for producing bamboo threads is very similar to the technology for producing viscose material. There is another way that eliminates the use of chemical reagents. As a result, it is possible to obtain environmentally friendly fibers, but products made from such raw materials will cost more than those made from fibers obtained by the first method.

From the description above it follows that bamboo fibers are classified as artificial, since during the production process a completely new thread is obtained. But do not forget that raw materials are extracted from natural material, which has many positive properties that are transferred to future matter. And with mechanical method obtaining fibers can be achieved with the highest quality and environmentally friendly pure material.

Production of material

Bamboo fiber is considered an innovative product, which is a type of regenerated viscose. It can be made:

• mechanically;
• or by chemical method.

To obtain environmentally friendly material they use mechanical processing of bamboo stem. The expensive method of obtaining threads is carried out without the use of aggressive chemicals. It is reminiscent of the procedure for making flax, so it should not be surprising that on the labels of some products you can see the name “bamboo linen”.

The bamboo stem goes through the grinding stage. The resulting raw materials are processed under the influence of natural enzymes. As a result, a homogeneous mass is obtained, from which threads with a pentagonal structure and a length of 15-20 cm are drawn. The material for making fabric or filler is expensive, but high-quality and environmentally friendly.

At chemical A method similar to the production of viscose uses caustic substances that pose a danger to human health. During the entire work process, employees must wear protective clothing with respiratory masks.

The complex process of obtaining bamboo threads begins with grinding the stems into sawdust and shavings. The resulting product is treated with potassium and sodium hydroxide. As a result, a glue-like mass is obtained, which is passed through special devices having steel plates with round holes. Since the adhesive mass is characterized by an alkaline nature, it should be placed in an acidic environment to neutralize the composition. Upon completion of the reaction, the threads harden, which are used to make bamboo yarn.

The final product is completely safe for consumers. Bamboo threads have a porous structure and small fibers. These characteristics increase the quality of bamboo fabric. Chemically produced material is called “bamboo viscose” or “bamboo viscose”.

Properties of bamboo threads

Bamboo fiber has gained popularity in many countries in Europe and Asia. In terms of its characteristics, it surpasses not only other artificial fibers, but also cotton, which is considered one of the most quality materials. Bamboo threads contain natural components, so products made with these fibers do not harm humans and nature.

Bamboo has many advantages:

With bamboo textiles you can achieve a comfortable microclimate. The material takes a long time to dry, but this is its only feature that housewives rarely complain about.

Using bamboo

Today, even textile manufacturers wonder how they could manage without bamboo in their work. Natural fiber is used not only in sewing fabric products, but also in the production of household items. What is bamboo made from?

The textile industry produces a wide range of bamboo clothes. Bamboo dresses, T-shirts, shorts and other lightweight clothing have excellent thermoregulation and good air circulation. summer season. For the winter you can buy sweaters, cardigans, jackets, trousers, jackets and socks made from natural raw materials. Hosiery production also cannot do without this material. Bamboo is used in the manufacture of underwear, as well as dressing gowns and slippers. Environmentally friendly fabric is often used when sewing children's clothing.

The material is used in production medical clothing, hospital gowns, gauze dressings and disposable towels.

Recently it has become popular bed sheets from bamboo. The texture of the fabric can be similar to jacquard, silk, knitwear or terry.

In this case, the canvas will retain its original properties. The material ensures free breathing during sleep and rest, so this underwear will be an excellent option for allergy sufferers.

The porous structure of bamboo fiber allows it to be used as a filler for pillows, blankets and mattresses. Since the substances in the material independently destroy the bacteria that appear in it, you don’t have to be afraid that pillows or blankets will become infected. bed mites. Bamboo is an excellent alternative to thinsulate and holofiber and can become an excellent insulation material. It is very pleasant and warm to sleep in winter under a blanket with bamboo filling, which will be slightly cool in summer, protecting you from the heat.

They even make it from bamboo dishes. The items are light and durable. They can be used to freeze and heat food in microwave oven. Manufacturers produce special bamboo napkins that effectively clean dishes from grease and other contaminants without the use of detergent. Such devices are reusable and perform their functions perfectly even under cold water.

Caring for bamboo products

Bamboo is not afraid of dirt and can be easily washed even in an automatic machine. But even this material will wear out over time if it is frequently exposed to mechanical and chemical stress. Proper care care of bamboo items guarantees their durability.

Rules to follow when washing products:

To prevent pillows, mattresses and blankets from caking, they should be whisked from time to time. For them it is used only dry cleaning.

Bamboo products are universal. The scope of bamboo fiber is gradually expanding, so in the future we can expect new inventions from this unique material.

The unique properties of this plant have been used for a long time. But only at the end of the twentieth century did it become possible to sew clothes, home textiles from it and produce various household items. The Japanese contributed to this by developing the technology for creating bamboo fiber. What is it? Bamboo is growing in popularity, but knowledge about this fiber is limited. Some call it artificial material, others claim that it is a natural fiber. The truth, as often happens, is in the middle.

Characteristics of Bamboo fiber - what it is, composition

Bamboo belongs to the artificial cellulose fibers, but it is produced from natural raw materials. It is called the most natural artificial fiber.

The production process involves grinding bamboo stems and leaves and converting them into threads.

There are two ways to do this:

• mechanical(production of the original bamboo fiber);
• chemical(production of adhesive bamboo fiber).

The original fiber is produced by mechanical action without the use of chemicals. This is a labor-intensive and expensive process. Fabrics made from such bamboo can be labeled as “bamboo linen” (bamboo linen); they are truly completely environmentally friendly.

In addition to mechanical action, bamboo raw materials for adhesive fiber are subjected to chemical treatment. Manufacturing technology has much in common with viscose. Fabric made from such fibers is sometimes labeled as "bamboo vicose" (bamboo viscose) or "bamboo rayon" (bamboo rayon). Read about the composition and properties of Rayon fabric.

Outwardly, it is almost impossible to distinguish how the bamboo thread was obtained. But even threads and fabrics obtained as a result of chemical processes do not pose any harm to health. After all, chemical reagents are also used in the production of natural fibers such as cotton or wool.

Features and properties of the material

During processing, bamboo stems do not lose their unique properties On the contrary, they acquire new positive qualities.

Environmental friendliness: natural and artificial

• Bamboo products are certified. If a product has an environmentally friendly GOTS, Oeko-tex, Eco-label or Ecocert certificate, this means that the yarn is produced in a closed cycle and the chemicals used in the production of the fiber are safe.
• Bamboo does well without chemical protection during growth. Its plantations can be used repeatedly. In addition, cutting down does not destroy the plant.
• Once the fiber is produced, the chemicals are completely removed from the yarn. Their content is zero.

Antibacterial

• Pests do not damage bamboo in nature. The material has natural protection from bacteria and pathogenic fungi. These properties are preserved even after processing of raw materials.
• Bamboo fabrics help reduce the appearance of inflammation on the skin.
• Antibacterial properties do not decrease even after 50 washes.
• The global organization SGS has proven that 70% of bacteria placed on bamboo fibers die within an hour.
• The material is highly hypoallergenic. It is suitable for sensitive skin.

UV protection

• Research in this direction was carried out at the Shanghai Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
• Experiments have shown that bamboo fabrics with a thickness of 200-400 nanometers are capable of blocking ultraviolet radiation by 100%.

Thermal insulation and hygroscopic properties

• Fabric made from bamboo fibers gives you coolness in summer and comfort and warmth in winter.
• Once wet, the fibers dry quickly.
• The fabric absorbs moisture instantly.
• Textiles made from bamboo fiber create a comfortable microclimate.

Mechanical properties

• The fibers are very strong in dry and wet. Their wear resistance is also excellent.
• Bamboo products are machine washable.
• The fabric drapes well and does not form creases .
• Bamboo fibers have a natural ability to eliminate static.
• The original color practically does not change during repeated washings, it does not fade in the sun.

Product range and application

Today it’s not clear how it used to be textile industry could do without bamboo. Its fibers are used to make fabrics, fillings for blankets, pillows and soft toys, home textiles and even shoes. The product range is constantly expanding.

Filler

Bamboo pillows

Blankets

Blankets made from this material provide normal heat regulation at any time of the year. They weigh very little and are almost unnoticeable during sleep. Read about which blanket to choose for sleeping.

• Such blankets do not create excessive pressure on the body and promote normal heat and air exchange.
• They provide healthy, complete sleep and rest for children and adults.

In order for the blanket to retain heat well, its size must be selected based on the size of the bed. The blanket should be 40–50 cm wider than the mattress.

Napkins

Bamboo napkins allow you to wash dishes without detergents.

• They wash away dirt from difficult surfaces.
• They can easily handle greasy dishes, even if they use cold water for washing.
• The natural antibacterial and antiseptic properties of bamboo make utensils almost sterile. This is an opportunity to give up “chemicals” in the kitchen.
• After use, the napkin only needs to be rinsed in water and dried, and it is ready for testing again.

The video talks about bamboo towels and napkins:

Toothbrushes

If bamboo textiles are no longer surprising, then tableware, interior and hygiene items are not yet so popular. But they deserve no less respect. Bamboo was also used to make toothbrushes.

• Toothbrushes with bamboo bristles prevent inflammatory processes in gum tissue and activate tissue regeneration processes.
• They are completely environmentally friendly.

Dishes

Universal dishes made of bamboo fiber are very light, suitable for liquid and bulk products, do not break, and are not afraid of freezing and heating. It is made from natural bamboo.

• The cookware is suitable for the microwave.
• You can wash it in dishwasher in a gentle manner.

Some manufacturers use melamine to bind fibers in their tableware. Such dishes are more durable and cheaper. But it cannot be called 100% environmentally friendly.

The video talks about dishes made from bamboo fiber:

Caring for bamboo bedding

The demand for bed linen, pillows, blankets, bathrobes and towels made from bamboo is constantly growing. In order for bamboo textiles and bed dress pleasing to the eye and body for a long time, you need to follow simple rules:

• Bamboo products are wear-resistant, they can be washed by hand or in a machine, only for the “machine” you need to choose a gentle mode.
• Pillows and duvets are dry cleanable. If necessary, they can be washed in a machine with detergents. The temperature is set to 30 degrees, spin is minimal (up to 400 rpm), washing mode is gentle.
• The machine drum should be half empty. Maximum occupancy – 60%.
• Products with bamboo filling should be dried in a horizontal position. sun rays best avoided. To speed up the process, you can use a fan; hot air is not suitable. Also, machine drying should not be used.
• Dry cleaning and bleaching agents are contraindicated for bamboo.
• Bamboo bed linen is not recommended to be ironed. A hot iron will “close” the pores on the bamboo fibers, and the fabric will lose its properties.
• Bamboo fiber products should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area. Wrapping in polyethylene and pressing is highly not recommended.

Pillows and blankets need to be fluffed periodically: they should not cake.