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How To Care For Your Bamboo Sheets

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We’re assuming what brings you here is your brand-new set of bamboo sheets or perhaps, you must have heard the hype around these luxuriously soft & silky sheets and are considering investing in a pair? Either way, we believe you’ve got great taste & bamboo sheets are well worth the hype! 

If you have been thinking about taking a break from your regular cotton sheets, but worried that making the switch to bamboo sheets would require extra maintenance - fret not, we’ve got just the care tips for you:


How to Wash Your Bamboo Sheets

We recommend only washing your beloved bamboo sheets on a low spin at 30ºC max on a cool wash setting, with mild eco-friendly detergent - no softener needed!

  • Always wash your new bamboo sheets before first use! This is to ensure premium hygiene practice, and also that the fabric is initially softened to remove any creases from packaging.
  • Wash your bamboo sheets by itself to ensure no hooks or zippers from other items cause any damage to the sheets.
  • Avoid piling by refraining from washing your sheets alongside other fabrics with rougher textures such as your towels and throws.
  • Sort your sheets by colour! As you would with your regular laundry, make sure to wash your lighter sheets and darker sheets separately. Darker dyes could ruin your lighter sheets, especially your precious white ones!
  • Choose a mild liquid detergent containing no harsh chemicals, to maintain eco-friendly practices. 
  • If powdered detergents are your go-to, it is best to dissolve them in cold water prior use, in order to avoid chafing. 
  • No softener is required! It is best to avoid softeners as they may leave stains on your sheets. Bamboo lyocell sheets are inherently soft, and given that you care for them with these tips, they’ll remain soft for many washes to come!

You may be asking yourself, “Should I hand wash bamboo sheets?”.

We do understand the preference to hand wash bedding as a way to preserve its quality for longer. If you’ve got time on your side, that is definitely one way to go!

However, machine washing your bamboo sheets on a low spin setting is a perfectly convenient and efficient way to achieve the same results - so you can have them dry and ready to dress in no time!

How To Best Dry Bamboo Sheets

There’s one thing to look forward to when it comes to nightfall: and that is your bamboo sheets being cleaned, crisp, and dry to make your bed! Learn how to maximise the softest slumber by following these drying methods below:

Line drying, or machine drying? Both options are suitable, however, one method is better than the other!

  • Line Drying
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    To preserve the delicate nature of your cooling bamboo sheets, line drying will always be the recommended way of drying the fabric - given that you have optimal conditions and space in your home to do so, that is! The air dries the fabric without applying extra heat - this protects the fibre, and also retains its hypoallergenic and antibacterial properties for longer.

  • Machine Drying
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    We do understand that not every environment will have satisfying conditions for line drying - and that is completely okay! Machine dry your bamboo sheets on the lowest heat and tumble setting possible, and retrieve them once done as soon as the cycle ends. This will ensure your bamboo sheets are not incurring any extra heat or wrinkles once dry - yet is still crisp and warm for snuggles!

     

    Worried About Wrinkles?

    Bamboo sheet wrinkles naturally smooth themselves out the moment you have made your bed. If you do prefer a more immediate fix for a beautiful aesthetic shine - you may iron the sheets on the lowest heat setting available.

     

    How To Remove Stubborn Stains From Bamboo Sheets

    We are certain that you have experienced the disheartening reality of encountering a stubborn stain on your favourite set of bed sheets at least once! Whether this stain comes from bodily fluids or accidental spills - it doesn’t always have to prove challenging to remove.

    • NEVER BLEACH YOUR BAMBOO SHEETS! Given that bleach is a very harsh, synthetic chemical, it has great potential to ruin delicate, natural bamboo fibres. As an alternative, ensure that mild, eco-friendly products are used to remove stains and brighten instead.

     

    • Whiten and brighten with white vinegar and baking soda. When faced with a stubborn stain that refuses to diminish with the normal care tips. You may want to keep natural cleaning solutions like white vinegar and baking soda in-handy!
    • Tough stains that just won’t go? Apply a mild eco-friendly detergent directly onto troubled areas, and rub gently. Let it soak for an hour in a basin of cool water. If stains still persist, mix equal parts vinegar and baking soda to apply directly on the stain and rub gently. Then, proceed to soak it for another hour in a cool water basin. This step may need to be repeated up to two more times. Run them in a final wash - your bamboo sheets will be sparkling, stain-free, and bright as ever!

     

    Storage Solutions For Heavenly-Scented Bamboo Sheets

    There will come a time when you will have to put a temporary pause to this snuggly love affair. Whether that be due to safe keeping purposes, having a rotation of more than one set of sheets, or simply being away. Your future self will thank you for keeping your precious bamboo sheet set dry and fresh smelling!

    When not in use, store your clean bamboo sheet set in a breathable, dry, and dimly lit place.

    • We are the most comfortable in breathable spaces - and so are our bamboo sheets! Our range of Heveya® Bamboo Lyocell Sheets come encased in a breathable bamboo lyocell bag. Convenient for re-packing fitted, flat, and duvet sheets; it guarantees they have a chance to breathe and be easily stored and tucked away nicely afterwards in a cool and dry place.
    • If a bamboo sheet bag isn’t an option for you, we recommend sourcing a fabric-friendly container to store your sheets in - such as a white fabric bag (ensuring it is eco-friendly too, of course!).
    • Stay away from plastic containers & cardboard boxes! Plastic is an expert in trapping moisture, consequently, this leads to yellowing of bright sheets as well as mildew. Another type of container to be wary of are cardboard boxes, as they are a culprit for transferring unwanted acids to pure fabric!

     

    Time To Replace Your Aged Bamboo Sheets?

    As much as we wish our luxe bamboo sheets would last a lifetime by caring for them so well, like most things - it will go through normal wear and tear! Before it’s time to part ways, here are a few ideas to keep in mind on how to best bid farewell to your sheets.

     

    Donate, recycle, or simply dispose of them!

    • If your preloved bamboo sheets are still in a good and hygienic condition to use - donate them at your local donation centre to share the joy.
    • If they prove to be too worn out - recycle your sheets so your community can repurpose and find another life for the material. 
    • Last but not least, if you still prefer discarding your bamboo sheets; simply dispose of them in your normal bin, and let the naturally biodegradable properties of the sheets put your mind at ease! Bamboo fibre is known to naturally decompose in just 2-4 months at the landfill.

     

    Luxurious silky soft sheets for countless beauty sleeps to come!

    Once one experiences the benefits of bamboo lyocell sheets such as its hypoallergenic and temperature-regulating properties, it is almost impossible to go back! When cared for properly by following these simple steps, you invest in the longevity of your premium and eco-friendly bamboo sheets for many nights of blissful sleep!

     

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COTTON Being naturally soft and breathable, cotton is arguably the most popular choice for bedding materials. Cotton fabric is made from the cotton plant. To create high-quality cotton yarn, the cotton balls are processed many times to remove the long fibres from the short fibres, as well as unusable fibres, foreign debris and other trash. What are the benefits of using cotton? Easy to wash & care for; Soft, comfortable and breathable; All-natural; What are the disadvantages of using cotton? Wrinkles easily; Cheap sheets deteriorate really quickly; Not the most sustainable choice, as cotton is a thirsty crop, and cultivation of it uses a lot of chemicals & water; LINEN Linen is a fabric made from the flax plant , one of the most sustainable materials in the world. Flax is cultivated throughout the world and can grow in any environment. However, high-quality linen comes from Belgium, France, and the Netherlands as their climate is best suited for flax. The process to make linen is one where they separate the long fibres from the short fibres as the long fibres are used to make the finest linen. (The short fibres are not discarded, they are used to make durable materials like canvas.) Once the long fibres are spun into yarn and carefully scrutinized for quality, they are ready to be made into fine linen. French Linen, European Linen, and Belgium Linen Same as above, but French Linen, Belgium Linen, and European Linen all refer to where in the world the flax plant was grown and processed. For example, French Linen is grown and made in France. Contrast that with French Flax Linen which is linen that was grown in France yet is processed outside France. What are the benefits of using linen? Extremely breathable and temperature regulating; Very absorbent and dry; Naturally hypoallergenic, antimicrobial & antibacterial; Supple and get even softer with each wash; Durable and easy to care for; What are the disadvantages of using linen? Higher price point compared to cotton; Initially thick, coarser feeling; Wrinkles easily (but some like that beautiful textured look!) SILK Considered to be the most luxurious and delicate material for bedding, silk is made from harvesting and processing cocoons from a large variety of insects. The most prized silk comes from the cocoons spun by the domestic silkmoth. They are fed a steady (and large) diet of mulberry leaves until they make a cocoon. Once their cocoon is complete, the silkworms are killed by boiling or steaming it alive. Why? The boiling step also blunts a natural chemical substance known as sericin, which otherwise would cause the cocoons to harden, resulting in a fabric that’s not as soft. These cocoons are made from a single strand of silk and are carefully processed to unravel the thread into individual long stands before being spun into yarn. What are the benefits of using silk? Breathable and temperature regulating; Anti-wrinkle; Strong and lightweight; Luxuriously soft; What are the disadvantages of using silk? One of the most expensive fabrics in the world; Not animal friendly; Difficult to care for; best is hand washing; BAMBOO LYOCELL Bamboo fibre is made from the pulp of bamboo. The pulp is crushed, washed, and then spun into yarn which is used to make bamboo fabric. However, bamboo fabric is not all created the same . For Heveya®’s bamboo bedding, we chose the most environmentally-friendly method. This bamboo lyocell manufacturing technique uses a closed-loop process, meaning that almost 99% of the solvent and water used to manufacture the lyocell is captured and reused. This process is very eco-friendly, results in way less leftover material, and is friendly to the environment. What are the benefits of using bamboo lyocell? Eco-friendly; Cooling: extremely breathable & temperature regulating; Silky soft and drapes beautifully; Naturally hypoallergenic, antimicrobial & antibacterial; What are the disadvantages of using bamboo lyocell? Higher price point compared to cotton; Different kinds of bamboo fibre on the market, leading to some confusion (we use bamboo lyocell only); Natural materials might be more delicate and cause initial pilling; Shop Our Bamboo Bedding Here TENCEL™ Tencel™ is the brand name for Lenzing AG’s range of semi-synthetic fibres including modal and lyocell. You can find Tencel™ banded fibres and you will also find generic lyocell. So nowadays, when you hear tencel in the marketplace, it is a catch-all phrase and no longer specific to Lenzing AG. Similar to the way Photoshop is used to say “to edit an image” when Photoshop is an actual product made by Adobe. These semi-synthetic fibres are manufactured using a process very similar to bamboo. The difference is that before it’s made into yarn, solvents are added to the eucalyptus tree pulp to make a wet mixture. This mixture is then pushed through a specialised filter forming long strands. These strands are further chemically treated before spun dry. Lastly, these dried fibres are chemically treated again depending on their final use. What are the benefits of using Tencel™? Comfortable and soft; Excellent moisture management; Anti-bacterial; What are the disadvantages of using Tencel™? Higher price point compared to cotton; Not as long-lasting or durable; Chemicals used can agitate sensitive people; SYNTHETICS Synthetic fabrics, in contrast to other natural fabrics covered, are man-made. The four most common synthetic fibres are nylon, polyester, acrylic and polyolefin. These are made using a variety of chemicals and production techniques to create fibres having various desirable benefits. Generally, synthetic fibres are mixed with another material, often cotton, to make inexpensive sheets. What are the benefits of using synthetic bedding material? Cheaper; More durable than most natural fibres; Stretchy/waterproof depending on the chemical used; What are the disadvantages of using synthetic fabrics? Breathability and durability depend on weave making them feel hot; More prone to pilling and static electricity; While water-resistant, they can soak up oils and grease leading to staining; Chemicals used can irritate the skin leading to rashes and itchiness; After understanding the different materials available, let’s go over other frequently used bedding terms.   THREAD COUNT Thread count is the measurement of how many threads there are in one square inch. For example, if you have a cotton sheet that has 200 threads lengthwise and 200 threads width-wise, the thread count is 400. In general “standard quality” sheets are around 150 TC and higher while “high quality” sheets usually are around 180 TC and higher. Some marketing gimmicks report a much higher thread count by using thread made up of two or three smaller threads, doubling or even tripling the thread count. In the example above, 200 threads in both width and length, with each thread made of up three smaller threads will be counted as being 600 width and 600 length for a total of 1,200 thread count. With synthetics, many manufacturers are making such incredibly thin fibres for the sole purpose of increasing thread count into the 1000s. So Buyer Beware - higher thread count doesn’t always mean higher quality, just higher cost.   BED LINEN VS BED SHEET Many times you hear people use bed linen and bed sheets interchangeably, referring to all the items used to make the bed amazing and aesthetically pleasing. So, you might be wondering, what is the difference between bed linen and bed sheets? Or, is there a real difference between bed linen and bed sheets? Simply put, yes. Bed linen is the collective term for the various pieces of cloth that are used to make up a bed - fitted sheet, flat sheet, duvet covers and pillowcases. While a bed sheet comes in two forms - a flat sheet and a fitted sheet. Therefore, a bed sheet is just one item in a bed linen set. Now, let’s go over the different types of sheets and covers in a bed linen set. FLAT SHEET A flat sheet is a flat piece of fabric used either as a mattress cover (instead of using a fitted sheet) with the edges being tucked in under the mattress, or used as a top sheet in between you and the quilt, duvet, or comforter. Some folks even use a flat sheet as a blanket instead. If you do use a flat sheet as a mattress cover, be sure to buy a piece that is big enough to tuck under the mattress so it does not come out too easily. 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