What is this ongoing hype with Bamboo Pajamas?? In this Sweltering heat!!!

Everyone from times immemorial have been looking to wear clothing made from natural fabrics like Cotton, Linen, Wool, Silk, Hemp, Jute and the likes as natural fabrics are known for their comfort, breathability, biodegradability and hypoallergenic qualities. The availability of these natural sources however, comes for a good price and hence sustainable sourcing becomes a key challenge. Off late Bamboo clothing especially Bamboo pajamas are gaining popularity for their unique features and sustainable attributes.

Bamboo grows quickly without the need for fertilizers and pesticides. It also requires less water and is the fastest growing plant or should we say grass, on earth. Bamboo, unlike cotton, does not need to be replanted after every harvest. Bamboo fabric is derived from the pulp of the bamboo plant, which is then spun, combined into yarn and produced into a soft and silky fabric. Bamboo fibers are superabsorbent as they have excellent moisture-wicking properties and hence can evaporate sweat quickly. This makes them more breathable than cotton and helps to keep cool and dry throughout the night. The natural bamboo does not cause allergic reactions, has antibacterial and antifungal properties, is powerfully insulating keeping us warm or cool depending on the weather and is the only natural fiber that contains UV-resistant properties. Besides this, Bamboo fabric is very durable and can be washed in the washing machine at gentle settings. It is also color fast and accepts organic and natural dyes beautifully. These attributes are inspiring designers to increasingly use the fabric in many of their upcoming collections including pajamas and other common clothing categories like beddings, underwear, towels, masks and many more.

Bamboo viscous is the most common fabric found in the market, other variants being lyocell-type bamboo fabric and the mechanically produced bamboo linen. The biggest producers are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.

So, who would not want to own the above fabric that is hygienic, healthier, a climate control wonder, is buttery soft, lustrous and elastic and has a much lower impact on the environment than cotton including no soil erosion. It’s no wonder because of these attributes, Pajamas made from Bamboo are quite in vogue in the market. Although Bamboo fiber is slow to dry and can shrink, you don’t have to iron it because it is wrinkle resistant. So, before you rush to buy the Bamboo Pajamas for your Pajama Party, as a quality check, look for the label that says it is Oeko-Tek 100 certified. Oeko-Tek is a global certification that pose no risk to human health and as per international standards all bamboo fibers produced for use in clothing ideally have to be Oeko-Tek certified. Don your Pajamas…Stay Cool..Stay Warm!!!

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