Do you still have cotton towels in your bathroom? Then it might be time to rethink. As sustainable lifestyles become more important, so does new thinking. The bathroom is no exception. We give you a few reasons why you should buy an organic bamboo towel instead of a classic cotton towel next time you go shopping for textiles.
Bamboo is sustainable
Perhaps bamboo's strongest attribute is its durability. The plant is widely known to be able to grow as much as half a centimetre - in just 24 hours. In fact, bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world. This, combined with the absence of artificial methods, makes the production of bamboo towels particularly sustainable. As a bonus, the bamboo plant does not need to be replanted as new shoots grow from the old ones. Good for you and really good for our planet.
Bamboo fights fungus
But one might wonder, why is bamboo so good for textiles? The answer lies in the fine fibres. The fibres of the bamboo plant have anti-bacterial properties which prevents the growth of fungus inside the material. This means that you can use your organic bamboo towel for several days in a row and you don't have to wash them as often as regular towels. A guaranteed win-win for both you and the environment.
Bamboo towels dry faster
But bamboo's cool properties don't stop there. What's particularly cool about bamboo is that it absorbs moisture much better than cotton. So much so that when it's turned into the fabric of a bath towel, you quickly realise how perfect it is as quick-drying towel when you dry yourself after a shower. Because a bamboo towel dries so quickly, you don't have to worry about it smelling bad a few hours after you hang it up.
Softer than regular towels
Another great thing about bamboo is how cosily soft it is in textiles. Bamboo cellulose has a silky smooth surface that allows air to pass smoothly both in and out. A pure delight for your skin. This softness makes it equally suitable for weaving into other types of fabrics, such as children's clothing or bed linen. Many eco bamboo towels are made from a mix of bamboo and cotton to make them optimally soft to use.
Allergy and skin friendly
If you, like so many others in our cold country, have sensitive skin - an organic bamboo towel is a wise choice. Thanks to their natural softness, you don't have to scrub your skin as hard, which tends to cause irritation and ultimately dry skin. And if you're sensitive to synthetic materials, you don't have to worry about bamboo.
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