Bamboo Pillows: The Pros And Cons Of Bamboo Products, What To Look For When Buying, Reviews, Manufacturers And Prices

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

Secrets of the uniqueness of bamboo pillows

Not so long ago, the range of pillows was limited only to down products. Now, buyers can even buy bamboo, although many do not quite understand the structure of such bedding, but note their softness and lightness.

Content

• 1 What are bamboo pillows

  • 1.1 Characteristics of the filler

  • 1.2 Material for bamboo pillow cover

    1.2.1 Video: Inspecting a Bamboo Pillow

  • 1.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Bamboo Pillows

• 2 Tips for choosing a bamboo pillow

  • 2.1 Caring for bamboo pillows
  • 2.2 Manufacturers and prices
• 3 Reviews

What are bamboo pillows

Bamboo is a plant that grows rapidly (up to 15–20 cm per month, some varieties up to 50 cm per day, under laboratory conditions they achieved a growth of 120 cm in 23 hours). And this feature of it must be used. Cutting down bamboo does not threaten with the extinction of forests, because the latter are quickly restored and this does not require special efforts. No pesticides or other fertilizers are used to grow bamboo. Therefore, such raw materials can be considered inexpensive and environmentally friendly.

Bamboo grows at a rate of 15–20 cm per month

Filler characteristic

Viscose is used as a filler in such pillows. But for its manufacture, not a tree is taken, as in the classic version, but bamboo stems. The fibers of this plant undergo a special chemical treatment. Despite this method of processing, no chemicals remain in the final product, since they are neutralized during the production process.

The production looks like this:

1. Plants 3–4 years old are selected.
2. They are crushed to the state of sawdust, shavings.
3. A strong solution of caustic soda or potassium is added to the bamboo.
4. After softening the cellulose, it turns into a sticky mass, which is squeezed out through metal plates with microscopic holes.
5. After extrusion, the future threads fall into an acidic environment, in which the fibers are restored and strengthened. The acid also neutralizes the alkali present in the raw material.
6. The threads are washed, since there are salts on the surface, and dried.

The result is a microporous filamentous fiber. It is flexible, practically unbreakable.

Bamboo fiber is microporous

During the production of the pillow filler, the addition of synthetic fibers is allowed (no more than 50%). This adds volume to the product.

Bamboo Pillow Cover Material

There are no special requirements for the material of the cover of the bamboo pillow, unlike the feather one. This is due to the fact that the filler does not have sharp ends, which means it will not pierce the cover. Therefore, in the manufacture of such a pillow can be used:

• bamboo fabric;
• cotton.

And in fact, and in another case, it will be a bamboo pillow.

Bamboo pillow cover can also be made of cotton fabric

Video: inspecting a bamboo pillow

Advantages and Disadvantages of Bamboo Pillows

These products are becoming more and more popular every year. This is due not only to the low cost, but also to other unique properties:

• absolute hypoallergenicity, and bamboo pillows are able to reduce the manifestations of allergies, which was repeatedly noticed by doctors;
• air permeability, which allows you to maintain an optimal microclimate for a good healthy sleep, on such a pillow the head will not sweat;
• hygroscopicity - the pillow almost instantly absorbs moisture, and then just as quickly promotes its evaporation;
• elasticity combined with sufficient rigidity, due to which the head will be in the anatomically correct position;
• bactericidal - linen mites and other pathogenic microorganisms will never start in such a pillow;
• neutrality, since bamboo does not absorb other odors, just as it does not have its own;
• unpretentiousness, since such pillows do not require special care, you can wash them at home;
• durability, strength;
• availability, low price.

Despite the large number of undoubted advantages, one should not forget about the possible disadvantages. First of all, this concerns increased crease. Bamboo pillows are durable due to their strength, but tend to crumble, which means they become less comfortable. Although other characteristics are not lost over time. Beating the pillows regularly will help remedy the situation.

Bamboo pillows come in different sizes

The disadvantage may be hygroscopicity if the product is used in a humid climate. In this case, the pillow will absorb moisture over and over again without having time to dry. Therefore, it is recommended to periodically dry them, for example, under the sun.

In various sources, you can see information that the bamboo pillow can solve many skin problems, such as wrinkles, acne and acne. This cannot be fully considered true, the product does not have such a healing effect. But it will be possible to eliminate the irritation on the skin, which could be caused by the linen mites, because in such conditions they do not multiply.

Tips for choosing a bamboo pillow

You can only be confident in the availability of certain performance characteristics if you carefully choose bamboo pillows. It is better to trust stores that have the appropriate documents (license and quality certificate). When choosing, you need to pay attention to:

• composition - it must be 100% bamboo, bamboo fiber or cellulose (a small amount of synthetics is allowed);
• air permeability, for which you need to inhale through the pillow, if there are no obstacles, then the product is of high quality;
• seam quality - it should be even, without protruding threads.

People with spinal problems or those who want to prevent them can pay attention to orthopedic bamboo pillows. They retain their shape under mechanical stress, and do not deform over time.

Bamboo pillow care

These products are not finicky, do not require special care, but proper handling guarantees a long service life without loss of performance. The care recommendations are as follows:

• wash in a cover in a delicate mode;

  

  Wash bamboo pillows in a cover

• the use of liquid detergents, while bleach is prohibited;

• washing at a temperature not exceeding 40 °;

  

  Wash bamboo pillows on a delicate cycle

• additional rinsing;
• drying on a horizontal surface;
• beating before each use.

Manufacturers and prices

The pillow market is filled with a large number of products from China, but domestic manufacturers also have a lot to offer. Bamboo pillows are made by:

• Anna Textile. The company produces pillows with bamboo filling in satin covers (luxury jacquard satin is used). The cost of such a product measuring 50 * 70 cm is 900 rubles;

  

  Pillows from the Anna Textile company have satin covers

• "Dargez". A domestic concern specializing in the production of sleep products, including bamboo pillows. Microfiber and mixed fabrics are used for the covers. The filler can be either 100% bamboo or in combination with polyester (the latter no more than 40%). The cost of a product measuring 50 * 70 cm is 500 rubles;

• "Couch potato". Specialize in bedding. Bamboo pillows are also in their assortment. The latter are made in white and blue. Combined pillows are available. The cover is quilted with bamboo fiber, and microfibre of linen or cotton is used as a filler. For ease of use, the cases have zippers. These models belong to the "Elite" collection. The cost of a product measuring 50 * 70 cm is 1100 rubles;

  

  Linen or cotton fiber can be used as fillers for Lezhebok bamboo pillows

• "Aelita". This manufacturer produces two-chamber bamboo pillows. A combination of bamboo fiber with other materials (siliconized fiber, artificial swan down) acts as a filler. For the manufacture of the cover can be used poplex, synthetic step fabric in combination with bamboo fiber, knitwear, microfiber, teak (100% cotton). The cost depends on this. The cheapest is a pillow with a tap cover. The price of a product measuring 50 * 70 cm is 195 rubles;

  

  The cost of the pillow depends on the material of the cover

• "Tex-Plus". The company produces different types of bamboo pillows. The bamboo fiber is present only in the case, and a combination with polyester is possible. The filler is swan's down or holofiber. The cheapest pillow in the company's assortment is a model made of quilted teak with bamboo fiber filled with swan down. The cost of a product measuring 50 * 70 cm is 420 rubles.

Reviews

Bamboo pillows can be a lifesaver for people with allergies and tick irritation. After all, this material is environmentally friendly, not allowing pathogenic microorganisms to multiply. The ability to absorb moisture and allow air to pass through makes these pillows almost ideal.