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One of the biggest bedding trends of the year is bamboo sheets, an innovative type of bedding that offers countless benefits. Five of these benefits are profiled below.


1. Bamboo Sheets are Soft


Bamboo sheets are extremely soft, softer than cashmere, silk, or any other luxury fabrics. The soft and comfy feel of bamboo sheets will help to slowly ease you to sleep. The softness of the sheets, even softer than satin, is great for your skin as it prevents the wrinkles that are left behind by rough sheets that pull.


2. Bamboo Sheets are Eco-Friendly


Bamboo is a highly renewable resource, growing quickly while consuming little water or nutrients. Many bamboo plants also do not require the use of pesticides, meaning most bamboo is completely organic. This makes growing bamboo very sustainable and great for the environment. You will sleep more soundly knowing that you are laying on organic bamboo sheets that did not harm the environment.


3. Bamboo's Hypoallergenic Properties


Although we don't have any laboratory tests to support the claim that bamboo fabric is hypoallergenic, we do have loads of customers with sensitive skin who rave about the properties of bamboo fabric. People who suffer from skin issues like eczema and dermatitis will feel so much more comfortable covered in bamboo sheets or clothing as the natural moisture regulating properties of bamboo fabric has helped many with their skin irritations. Bamboo sheets are an especially good choice for babies, since they are such a gentle and soft fabric.


4. Bamboo Stays Clean Naturally


Bamboo stays clean naturally because it contains a powerful natural antimicrobial agent. This agent ensures that bamboo sheets never smell bad, as it does not allow the germs that cause bad odor to grow. Additionally, this means that you will have to wash bamboo sheets less often than regular sheets. Sleep is so much more enjoyable when you don't have to worry about waking up to do the laundry.


5. Bamboo Sheets are Inexpensive


Bamboo sheets are much less expensive than luxury sheets made of silk or satin, or even many high quality Egyptian cotton sheets. This will help your pocketbook, as well as your sleeping habits. It's wonderful to fall asleep knowing that you got a great deal on your soft, clean, eco-friendly, hypoallergenic sheets. Everyone in the family will absolutely love them.

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You may have heard the average person spends 1/3 of their life sleeping.  Babies spend nearly 70 percent of their early life in their beds!  If you are not sleeping on a bed made of organic cotton you and your baby may be breathing in dangerous chemicals the entire time you sleep!  That alone should be reason enough to switch over to an organic cotton mattress from EarthLinens.com, but if it’s not, here are some other reasons to get rid of that chemically loaded allergen magnet you sleep on.

Most people have felt or seen a bed made of memory foam.  Memory foam is made from visco-elastic polyurethane foam.  Polyurethane is non-biodegradable because it is synthetic and made from petroleum products which means these mattresses will remain in our landfills for a very long time.  Compare this to cotton which is a renewable resource and also bio-degradable.

As of 2007 all mattresses sold in the United States must resist open flames.  To conform to this requirement given by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), all mattresses containing any synthetic materials must be treated with flame-retarding chemicals.  If a polyurethane foam mattress were to catch on fire it would release deadly fumes.

Organic cotton mattresses are free of dangerous chemicals and they will not burst into flames and emit deadly fumes if it were to catch on fire.  Our mattresses have an exclusive fire protection system which features a non-toxic and naturally derived fire barrier system. It is approved and exceeds the requirements from the CPSC.

When you sleep on an organic cotton mattress you will be able to breathe comfortably, knowing you are not breathing in harmful chemicals.  Your baby’s safety and health is not something that should be compromised and neither is yours!  By sleeping on an organic cotton mattress from EarthLinens.com you and your baby will be protected and you both will get better sleep.  Sleep comfortably!

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If you think cotton is the best option in the market for a soft sleep, you might be up for a surprise. There’s a product that provides a softer feel than 1,000-thread count cotton sheets will ever give and it comes from the most tenacious and easy-to-grow plant species in the world, bamboo. Bamboo sheets can give consumers all the benefits of organic cotton minus the eye bulging price tag. Made from 100% viscose from bamboo plants, these sheets are breathable to the skin, and they absorb moisture better than polyester or cotton ever will. This means no more tossing and turning in the summer heat. They are hypo-allergenic too which is great for people who are still allergic to dust generated by cotton or heat from silk or satin.  These sheets are ideal for those who are meticulous with their bedding and for those who are traveling with babies and other sensitive-skinned individuals.


Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing species in the world, growing up to 48 inches a day. They are easy to mass produce too, allocating only about 3 to 4 months prior to harvesting. Using bamboo in organic sheets will not only be beneficial to the user but it gives back to the environment as well since it does not use pesticide which usually destroys the natural nutrients of the soil and makes it more prone to erosion. Its farmers will not experience any adverse effects from constant exposure to chemical.


Organic Travel Sheets by BedVoyage can give you all the benefits of bamboo. Evidence of how organic it really is, is found in the natural sheen of its cloth. These organic travel sheets were also designed for the travelers’ convenience. It has a patent-pending design where the top sheet is attached to the fitted sheet found at the foot of the bed. Just one snap on all four corners and you’re ready for a fitful night’s sleep. BedVoyage’s travel sheets come in sizes for Twin, Double, Queen and King Size beds. The set also comes with a pillowcase and a tote for portable drag and drop. The best thing about BedVoyage and its bamboo sheets though is that they tend to be less expensive than Egyptian cotton. Its king size sheets are in the market for only $209.00.


There is a slight precaution in terms of caring for such natural products though. As these organic sheets do not contain blends of polyester unlike most commercial products, they will stretch easily if not cared for.  No harmful chemicals should also be used for its washing. The best way to treat them is through baking soda and vinegar in cold wash or a mild detergent. Fabric softeners should not be used. If cared for well, viscose from bamboo sheets may even last longer than synthetics, all the more reason to take care of such a valuable asset for fitful nights ahead.

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