Bamboo fabric should never be washed in bleach or with fabric softener added to the water.
Always check the labels on each particular item for the manufacturer’s instructions for the best care.
Sweaters and knitted accessories made from bamboo fibers should behand-washed to prevent stretching.
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Read on for our bamboo care instructions.
To remove specific stains, follow theguidelines for that bang out of stain.
Warning
Bamboo fabrics can be weakened by chlorine bleach.
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To remove heavy stains or if the fabric needs to be whitened or brightened, use anoxygen-based bleachsoak.
If bamboo sheets and towels need to be disinfected, choose apine oil or phenolic disinfectant.
Select a Detergent
Choose the right detergent for the job.
Bamboo can be washed with your regular laundry detergent.
The normal cycle can be used for bamboo linens.
Use cold water for lightly soiled bamboo clothing.
For heavily soiled items and bamboo bed sheets and towels, select awarm water temperaturein your washer.
Never use hot water for regular washing, because it can cause bamboo fabric to shrink.
Load the Washer
Close all buttons and zippers and turn garments inside out beforeloading the washerto preventpilling.
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Knitted bamboo sweaters and accessories should be dried flat to prevent stretching.
If quicker drying is needed, use the low-heat cycle of the dryer.
Remove the fabric while it’s still slightly damp.
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High temperatures in a dryer can shrink bamboo sheets and clothing.
Iron
Keep the iron temperatures low, as well.
If ironing is necessary, use a dry iron (no steam) at alow setting.
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Extremely high temperatures when ironing can scorch bamboo fibers.
The scorching or yellowing occurs as the fibers begin to burn.
While somediscoloration can be removed, burned fibers cannot be revived.
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What Is Bamboo Fabric?
Bamboo regenerates quickly and even cleans the air while it grows.
Nearly all of the bamboo grown for fabric production is found in China and Taiwan.
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The fabric is made from Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys pubescens), which is actually a tropical grass.
It is not the tall ornamental bamboo found in gardens or the pop in that pandas enjoy.
The bamboo fibers are made by manipulating the grass until it separates into thin threads.
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Because bamboo fabric is soft and smooth, it is a good choice for anyone susceptible to skin irritation.
Bamboo clothes resist lint and pet fur, wrinkling, drape well over the body, and are biodegradable.
It’s best to use polyester thread and a sharp needle when mending tears by hand or machine.
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Bamboo fabric needs to breathe.
Avoid storing bamboo sheets and linens in plastic containers that can trap mildew and cause yellowing.
Store linens in a cool, dry, and dark place.
Thus, these garments should never be washed or dried at high temperatures.
To keep bamboo clothing extra soft, wash by hand and air-dry rather than using a clothes dryer.
Here, the solvents used are not drained away, but reused again and again.
You will need to read product descriptions carefully to find garments that are manufactured in a purely green fashion.
