During hot, stressful summer nights, the importance of a good night’s sleep is impossible to quantify, and anything that can keep the sweat and discomfort away can be essential to getting the rest you need.

One of the most promising fabrics for a comfortable night’s sleep is bamboo pillows and bedsheets, as the natural, sustainable fabric has become adored in recent years for its sustainability, versatility and softness.

Whilst it has been used in countries where it is abundant for thousands of years, bamboo fabric has erupted in popularity due to its sustainable properties.

The plant grows quickly, relies on very little water, absorbs a lot of carbon dioxide and is so resilient that it can often be planted in less-than-ideal areas, sparing fertile land for food crops. 

All of this helps to make bamboo very sustainable, but here is how it can help you sustain a great night’s sleep.

Highly Breathable

A big problem during the summer is that many people sweat a lot more at night. This can make your pillow damp, which can be uncomfortable and disrupt your sleeping pattern in the same way sweaty night clothes can.

A breathable material such as bamboo ensures that it remains cool to the touch and dry all through the night, with bamboo’s moisture-wicking helping to draw moisture away from the skin and absorb it.

This design trait also helps the pillow to channel away hot air, keeping you much cooler if you are prone to overheating at night.

Hypoallergenic And Antimicrobial

Bamboo has always been a popular material for toothbrushes, plates and cutlery because its antimicrobial properties help it to naturally resist bacteria, which not only stops you from getting ill due to an old pillow case but also stops it from smelling.

It also helps to reduce the risk of allergic reactions compared to some other common materials used to make pillow cases, stopping you from sneezing and contributing to a more restful sleep.

Soft And Comfortable

Bamboo pillows tend to consist of two separate parts; they have a cover made from bamboo, whilst they tend to be stuffed with a highly comfortable, supportive material such as memory foam.

Bamboo is an inherently soft fabric that does not suffer from wrinkling or static cling, meaning that it is not only nicer to the touch, but it is also kinder to your hair.

Woven into pillow cases, the feeling is very similar to something like silk or cashmere, with the breathability of the latter being a key advantage.

The memory foam aspect naturally creates tailored support for your head and adjusts to your position constantly, ensuring that you retain support to ensure a great night’s sleep.

Durable

Bamboo has a reputation as a hardy material that does not need to be replaced as often as other materials that pillows are made from.

The mix of hardy materials, natural antimicrobial protection and being easy to clean means that they are made to last and can last a very long time.

Outside of cleaning, the only maintenance they need is occasional fluffing every few months.