What Does Bamboo Viscose Feel Like?

Bamboo is a more sustainable material that is perfect for bedding – keeping you cool in summer and warm in winter whilst being softer than cotton, moisture-wicking, durable and naturally hypoallergenic.

You may have heard of ‘100% bamboo’, ‘viscose bamboo’ or ‘lyocell bamboo’ when searching online for information. Like anything, there are varieties of bamboo fabric to pick from, each with their own uniquely distinguished characteristics. When considering bamboo lyocell vs bamboo viscose, one of the most important questions to answer is: ‘What does bamboo viscose feel like?’ After all, comfort is a necessity for a good night’s sleep. 

Below, we’ll run you through the differences between bamboo fabric, what you should look for when choosing the correct bamboo sheet, and help you understand just what bamboo viscose feels like?

Bamboo Viscose is the most common bamboo material available in the market as it offers the most benefits and is cheaper to manufacture and purchase. When we’re asked, ‘what does bamboo viscose feel like?’, our question back is: ‘where do we start?”.

Bamboo viscose is soft yet durable, providing unrivalled comfort for a well-rested sleep. Moreover, the material is thermoregulating, preserving the feeling of luxury and cosiness regardless of the season. 

At Linenly, we make sure that our sheets are made from 100% bamboo viscose using strict effluent treatment protocols. Our use of strict treatment protocols ensure that our bamboo viscose sheets are sustainable. 

You may be wondering, ‘is viscose a natural fibre?’ As a fibre, viscose is not toxic or polluting. It is a hybrid of synthetic and natural fibres. Here at Linenly, we are proud to say that all our products are made from 100% organic bamboo fibre, produced without any toxins or harmful substances. Our bamboo sheets boast an Oeko-Tex certification that proves that they were manufactured according to organic guidelines and standards. Moreover, Linenly bamboo sheets are made to be biodegradable long-term to avoid contributing to landfill.

If you’re looking to buy quality sheets made from bamboo, invest in our 100% organic sheets. Check out our exclusive range of quality, breathable and soft bamboo sheets, bamboo quilt covers, fitted sheets and bamboo pillowcases today.

Bamboo lyocell is regarded as another environmentally sustainable bamboo fabric available on the market. Bamboo lyocell material is produced by dissolving raw bamboo with the use of non-toxic solvent. While durable, 100% bamboo lyocell sheets are less soft than 100% bamboo viscose sheets.

Moreover, bamboo lyocell has been known to be susceptible to pilling over-time. Also, bamboo lyocell is often more expensive than its’ counterparts. 

Linenly recommends choosing bamboo viscose sheets over bamboo lyocell sheets for extra softness and durability. Bamboo sheets blended with cotton material are not recommended as they are not as sustainable or as feathery soft compared to other types of fabrics.

At a snapshot, let’s take a look at the overall pros and cons of each fabric so that you can better decide which is the best fit for you. There are pros and cons to both sheets. Here is our is our breakdown on why we choose to use 100% Bamboo Viscose sheets at Linenly, instead of Lyocell sheets.

• Bamboo viscose is softer and more comfortable compared to bamboo lyocell.
• Bamboo viscose is the more affordable option (for manufacturing and the consumer)
• Linenly bamboo viscose sheets are made using strict effluent treatment protocols, produced without any toxic substances.
• Bamboo lyocell uses sustainable methods of production and is considered eco-friendly. An organic solvent is used, allowing the water and solvent to be recovered and reused in an environmentally friendly process.
• Bamboo lyocell is susceptible to piling.

• Hypoallergenic
• Highly absorbent
• Antimicrobial
• Thermoregulating
• Lightweight

• Silky to touch
• Soft
• Smooth

To make the most of your soft bamboo sheets, here are some important tips to follow that are sure to expand the longevity of your sheets and ensure continued bliss in your sleep.

Washing your sheets before first use will guarantee that your sheets deliver their full potential in softness and breathability from the very first time you slide into them.

Hot water could cause your bamboo sheets to shrink; thus, it is advised to use cold water as it will do the same job with less risk.

Fabric softener can cause severe damage to your sheets and reduce their natural softness.

Air drying will help straighten them out and reduce the chance of creasing.

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