All About Bamboo Pillows

Today, in the assortment of stores with a textile group of goods, you can find a huge selection of pillows that differ not only in design, shape, size, but also in the inner filling. Everyone has long been accustomed to feather and down pillows, newer products from holofiber, synthetic fluff, wool, buckwheat husk, and other artificial fillers.

Along with this, manufacturers have taken a step forward and now offer new types of pillows: more natural, comfortable, with many properties (anatomical, orthopedic), endowed with a therapeutic effect, meeting the needs of the most demanding consumers. One of these in this segment is the bamboo pillow. To understand how useful and wonderful this purchase is, you should familiarize yourself with the characteristics, properties and numerous benefits.

Bamboo pillows have appeared on the bedding market relatively recently, but their popularity is growing every year. This is due to their excellent quality, which ensures maximum comfort while sleeping. The main difference between this type of pillows is the filler - bamboo fiber, which is made in two ways: mechanical and chemical. It is the chemical treatment that is widely used in view of its cost-effectiveness, as a result of which bamboo fibers / strands (bamboo rayon) are obtained.

Only bamboo of a certain age is used as raw material - young, not more than 4 years old. Such a pillow consists of bamboo filler and auxiliary components: 70% is bamboo fiber and 30% is polyester yarn or fluff, synthetic winterizer, holofiber.

Today, all pillows offered by manufacturers can be divided into two categories according to their filling method.

• Combined models, where 60-80% of bamboo threads are supplemented with various components.
• Two-chamber models. The pillow contains a certain type of filler, and the cover is made of natural bamboo - quilted. In this case, a person comes into contact with a bamboo cover, inside which one or another "filling".

Plus, bamboo products look completely different. This is due to the type of construction and the presence of certain properties.

• Anatomical... These are standard models available in different sizes and heights. They are selected solely according to the preferences of the buyer and taking into account individual parameters.
• Orthopedic... This is a more expensive option with a therapeutic effect. These models are ideal for people with spinal diseases, as well as for those who prefer to sleep on their side. With regular use of the orthopedic model, you can avoid the development of a disease such as osteochondrosis.
• Transformable pillows... These are interesting models that change their shape. They can be transformed into a neck pillow, which is convenient during frequent long trips.

Among the variety of models presented on the market, the products "Coal Bamboo" are especially popular, which contain particles of coal, which have a positive effect on the skin of the human face, increasing elasticity, firmness, nourishing with useful microelements. Thanks to this special composition of the pillow, a person wakes up fresh, rejuvenated.

As a cover in which a bamboo pillow is placed, teak of several categories is most often used: luxury and standard or microfiber. Luxury teak is made of 100% cotton, which is breathable and prevents the absorption of foreign odors by the pillow. Standard teak is a combination of cotton with high-strength polyester, and microfiber is an artificial material that is quite pleasant to the body, repelling moisture, dust, bacteria.

When choosing bedding that provides rest, comfort and healthy sleep, you should carefully weigh all the positive and negative qualities of the product. If we talk about bamboo pillows, then almost all of their benefits are due to the unique properties of this filler.

• 100% environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic. Bamboo fiber belongs to environmentally friendly materials. It is completely hypoallergenic, dust mites and other harmful microorganisms will never start in it.
• Antibacterial (antimicrobial properties). The fiber contains natural antibiotics that prevent the appearance of microbes, as well as putrefactive formations, even at high humidity.
• The content of antioxidants, in particular pectin, which moisturizes the skin, leaving it fresh and radiant. Bamboo pillows will be appreciated by women. Bamboo fiber is a treasure trove of nutrients: vitamin E, honey, green pectin and many other beneficial ingredients that prevent skin aging.
• High class of hygroscopicity. The product perfectly absorbs moisture, but also evaporates it quickly.
• Air permeability... On a pillow with bamboo filling, the head does not overheat or sweat.This ensures good air circulation.
• Resistant to odors. The pillow does not absorb foreign unpleasant odors, and therefore gives a feeling of freshness and cleanliness.
• Versatility... The classic bamboo pillow is also suitable for people suffering from allergic manifestations, with asthma diseases, as well as for newborns. The main thing is to find the optimal size and shape.
• Durability... The average lifespan of a bamboo pillow is 3-5 years. Even after the end of its useful life, the quality and properties of the product remain at a high level, therefore it is often used as a bedding on a chair or bench.

Another two useful arguments can be considered the ease of maintenance, as well as the affordability, thanks to which such a product can afford every average consumer. Along with the many benefits, bamboo filled pillows have minor drawbacks to be aware of.

• Excessive softness, due to which the product is prone to deformation. It is not recommended to use such an accessory for people suffering from protrusions and intervertebral hernias.
• Hygroscopicity... This is not only an advantage, but also a disadvantage, since in a room with high humidity, the pillow will quickly pick up moisture and become unusable. It is recommended to use and store the product in a room with the correct microclimate, then it will serve for a long time.

The assortment of retail chains includes many pillows with different fillings. To understand which type is better, better quality, more useful, it is enough to compare products with different "stuffing", and the answer will become obvious. So, if we compare a pillow made of swan down and bamboo fiber, then it should be noted that a down product is contraindicated for allergy sufferers and asthmatics, which cannot be said about a bamboo accessory, and also down is a favorable environment for dust mites.

If we compare a pillow made of camel hair and bamboo, then it should be noted that wool has a pronounced therapeutic effect, is easy to use, but not suitable for allergy sufferers and is an excellent environment for moths.

If we compare bamboo with holofiber filler, then we can highlight wear resistance, good air permeability, elasticity of synthetic filler, as well as its high degree of rigidity, which is not suitable for every person. If you choose between bamboo and eucalyptus "filling", it is worth emphasizing that eucalyptus is an excellent filling for pillows (breathable, hygroscopic, hypoallergenic, with medicinal properties), similar to bamboo, but the cost of such a product is very high.

If you choose between microfiber and bamboo filler, then you need to take into account that microfiber is hypoallergenic, keeps heat well, is resistant to the accumulation of static electricity, quickly absorbs moisture and dries instantly, but it has very weak air permeability, unlike bamboo.

When choosing a pillow, you need to decide on the size. Experts do not recommend buying the same pillow size for all family members. Bamboo products, like models with other fillings, are offered in standard parameters: for adults - 70x70, 40x60, 50x70, 60x60 cm, for children - 40x40 and 50x50 cm.It is considered that 50x70 is a European size, and 70x70 cm is ideal for lovers of lush products.

As a rule, the size of the sleeping accessory is selected depending on how the person likes to sleep. For those who sleep on their side, a curvy model that relieves stress from the spine is more suitable. For those who like to sleep on their backs, a product of medium size and hardness is suitable, and for those who sleep on their stomach, soft and low accessories.

One of the important criteria for choosing a bamboo pillow is the manufacturer, who must be tested and reliable. There are premium and economy brands on the home textile market. Based on user feedback, a list was compiled, where popular manufacturers offering bamboo pillows are presented: Dargez, "Lezheboka", "Aelita", "Tex-Plus", Arya, "Tango" (jointly Russia and China), as well as the popular bamboo model "Smart Solution", widely represented in retail chains of the Russian Federation.

Finding an accessory for sleeping is pleasant and easy if you start from the basic search criteria. To choose the best option that meets all the requirements, it is enough to pay attention to a number of points.

• Filler composition. In a high-quality product, bamboo should be 50–70%, no less, and the remaining components are auxiliary components.
• Stitch quality... The seams should be continuous and perfectly even, without gaps, so that the filler does not peep out during operation.
• Price... A quality bamboo sleeping accessory cannot be too cheap.
• Model characteristics: height, size, type.
• Cover material, which should be pleasant to the touch, dense. The cover can be removable or non-removable.
• Air permeability... Place the pillow close to your face and breathe - if you breathe easily, the pillow is of high quality and breathable.

Any product requires careful care and respect. Caring for a bamboo pillow includes three processes.

• Washing... The product can be washed in a washing machine with a delicate wash cycle. Washing does not involve the use of conditioners or bleaches.
• Gentle drying... It is better to often turn the product from one side to the other - it is necessary to change the drying zone. Dry on a horizontal surface and avoid direct sun exposure.
• Fluffing... Beat up the dried pillow. Before going to bed, the product can be lightly fluffed so that it becomes voluminous.

Considering the multiple positive customer reviews, it is safe to say that bamboo sleeping accessories are useful, practical, comfortable, and also safe for children of different ages and people with allergies.