How to pick the perfect bed sheets - From bamboo Sheets to woven Silk, what’s the difference?

Wondering how to pick the best bed sheets? Our guide to thread count, material and weaves will help you make the best choice. You spend almost one third of your life in bed – shouldn't you pay close attention to your choice of sheets? Proper bed sheets are a truly worthwhile investment. Just as the right blanket or duvet provides the perfect warmth for your cosy nest, the right sheets provide a comforting layer against your skin. Slipping into a silky set of sheets is a relatively inexpensive luxury, while cheaply made bargain bedding provides a false economy given the itchy, unpleasant sleep environment it creates. Here's what you need to know to get the sheets that suit you best. Thread count Thread count refers to the quantity of threads woven into a square inch of the sheet's fabric. Look for a minimum of 200, but no higher than 600. Less than 200 and you’re likely to get a ‘see through effect that isn’t very smooth and anything over 600 is likely to uncomfortably trap body heat. Sheets falling within the thread count sweet spot of 280 to 400 will have a smooth, soft, absorbent and breathable feel. They'll wear better and shrink less, meaning you'll replace them less often than their cheaper counterparts. Best of all, they're widely available at all price points. Material Cotton is still considered the go-to sheet-set fibre. It's comfortable year-round and easy to care for. Cotton comes in different qualities, so be prepared for some variety in pricing. Sea Island Cotton is grown only in the West Indies, parts of Georgia and the Carolinas. It's silky, white and considered by fabric aficionados to be the best Cotton in the world. Egyptian cotton is the ‘ultra’ of bed linens. It produces durable, luxuriously soft sheets. Pima or Supima cotton is American-grown and known for its high quality. 100 per cent cotton is a catchall term for non-premium cotton. Organic cotton is grown without pesticides and is a great choice for eco-friendly consumers. Sheets made of organic cotton are carried by an increasing number of shops and can be found online. Bamboo Sheets - Bamboo is a fast-growing Asian plant that can flourish without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, making it an eco-friendly fabric. The soft smooth texture is ideal for bamboo sheets. Bamboo-blend sheets (often made from 100% Bamboo, but sometimes mixed with cotton to vary the texture) are soft, breathable and easy to care for. Bamboo sheets also offer beneficial properties such as being thermal regulating, hypo allergenic and anti bacterial, making bamboo sheets the preferred choice for allergy sufferers and those with sensitive skin. Bamboo sheets tend to be quite fairly priced and range from 250 TC to 400 TC. Modal is a soft, durable fibre made from beech pulp, often blended with cotton. Try before you buy All types of cotton in varying thread counts and finished are readily available on the high street and online. If you’d like to feel bamboo fabric before purchasing a set of bamboo sheets, there are fabric swatches and Try-Before-You-Buy Bamboo packs available at 100% Bamboo Sample Request
Author: Laura Toursoulopoulos Follow us on Google+

Eco Friendly Bamboo Decor

Global warming is a universal concern. To fight this problem we should use renewable and environment friendly resources. Bamboo is a great alternative to save our forests. It doesn't have a detrimental effect on global environment. Besides many other uses, this ecologically sound alternative can be used very attractively in interior designing.

 Window Blinds

One of the most popular use of bamboo is window and door blinds. It is in use in Asian countries for a long time. It comes in a variety of colours & styles. You can roll your bamboo blinds up or down to your desired height by pulling on a string. You can also choose how much sunlight should enter your room.

 Room Dividers

If you want an extra space in your room or some privacy, room dividers are the best choice. You can get different styles of Bamboo room dividers to suit different types of home decor. You can use it in many ways. It not only decorates your room but hide the areas that are unsightly. Roll your bamboo room divider for easy storage when not in use. It can go perfectly with traditional as well as modern decor. Bamboo living room furniture is gaining momentum across the world. It is as stylish as eco friendly. Its rich exotic features made it unique compared to other wooden furniture. 

Bamboo Linens

Our range of bamboo duvet covers, sheets and blankets are antibacterial and hypoallergenic and offer the ultimate experience in luxury bedding. Great for people with night sweats, 100% Bamboo Ltd bamboo sheets provide breathable comfort and regulate your body temperature to keep you a couple degrees cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter!  Fitted sheets have elastic all around to ensure a secure fit.

If you are unsure about ordering your new Bamboo Linens without feeling a bamboo sample, order a fabric swatch before you buy.

These luxury bamboo bed linens at very reasonable prices, make the perfect partner to your eco friendly bamboo decor project.

Author: Laura Toursoulopoulos Follow us on Google+

What makes Bamboo Sustainable

What makes Bamboo Sustainable

By using bamboo fabric for our bed linens, towels & blankets, we are utilising one of natures most sustainable resources. In additional to being environmentally sensible it also offers bed linens that are soft, thermal regulating, anti-microbial and very easy to care for. Our range consists of duvet covers, fitted sheets, flat sheets, pillow cases, blankets, family towels and baby towels, with new products due next year.It grows fast.
Bamboo is not a tree—it’s a grass, and it grows like one. Many species of bamboo can grow two feet or more a day. When it’s harvested, it need not be replanted, because it will grow a new shoot from its extensive root system. So bamboo renews itself readily, unlike hardwood trees, which, once cut, are gone forever. Bamboo is an endlessly renewable resource.
It enhances the environment.
Farmed bamboo stabilizes the earth with its roots, preventing erosion. It takes in greenhouse gasses and produces oxygen. In fact 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees. It can also provide habitat for birds and animals (though our bamboo is not preferred by pandas, and is therefore panda-safe).
It’s world-wide and historic.
Our bamboo comes from China, but the adaptable bamboo will grow most places on earth. Wherever it is native, bamboo has been integral to the economy and culture, used for cooking, beverages, paper, houses, and bridges. In China, it’s known as the “friend of the people”.

In short:
Bamboo yields per hectare are 10 times greater than cotton.
Bamboo thrives without needing pesticides or fertilisers.
Bamboo grows well with just rainwater and no additional irrigation is required, unlike cotton which requires 20,000 litres of water per kilogram.
As a grass Bamboo is self-propogating, so does not need replanting which helps save topsoil and energy.
Bamboo fabric requires less dye than conventional cotton.
Bamboo and fabrics derived from bamboo are biodegradable.
Bamboo is anti-microbial thanks to its magically named ‘bamboo kun’ (a naturally occurring bio-agent), although there are conflicting stances as to whether ‘bamboo kun’ is still present after chemical processing. It has also been said that the anti-bacterial property of chemically processed bamboo yarn is not unique but common to all viscose/cellulose based yarns. That said, Bamboo bed linens have better anti-bacterial performance than cotton linens.
 So when you are shopping for your next duvet cover or linen set, why not give this wonder fabric a try. And if you are worried that it might feel like a tough, strong, durable grass (which it is….) why not order a fabric sample and you’ll see that it is anything but. The range includes Stripe or Floral duvet covers and pillow cases, plain sheets, blankets and towels.

Author: Laura Toursoulopoulos Follow us on Google+

Bamboo Basics: why this is the Wonder product of the future

Bamboo is being hailed as a new super material, with uses ranging from textiles to construction. It also has the potential to absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide, the biggest greenhouse gas, and provide some of the world's poorest people with cash.
Bamboo fibre fabric is made of 100% bamboo pulp fibre. It is characterized by its good hygroscopicity (ability to hold water), excellent permeability (breathable), soft feel, easiness to straighten and dye and splendid colour effect of pigmentation.

Features
• Softer than cotton, with a texture similar to a blend of cashmere and silk, making it the perfect choice for duvet covers and other bed linen.
• Because the cross-section of the fibre is filled with various micro-gaps and micro-holes, it has much better moisture absorption and ventilation. Moisture absorbency is twice than that of cotton with extraordinary soil release.
• Natural antibacterial elements (bio-agent “bamboo kun”) in bamboo fibre keep bacteria away from bamboo fabrics, making duvet covers, sheets and pillow cases less likely to harbour dust mite and other bacteria found in our homes.
• 100% bamboo yarns show a great elasticity i.e. nearly 20%. Even in 100% bamboo woven fabrics a remarkable elasticity can be obtained wherein the use of elastomeric fibres like elastanes may be eliminated.
• Bamboo fabrics need less dyestuff than cotton, modal or viscose. It seems that the absorption of dyestuffs is remarkably better. Bamboo absorbs the dyestuffs faster and shows the colours better.
• Products of bamboo fibre is eco-friendly and bio-degradable.

With such wonderful natural properties, this fabric is a natural choice for our bed linens. 100% Bamboo Ltd offers duvet covers, sheets, pillow cases, blankets and towels made from viscose from bamboo fibre and carries a 400 Thread Count, making it soft and silky to the touch, while retaining  the naturally occurring benefits of bamboo such as thermal regulating, anti-fungal,  quick drying, moisture wicking and durability
Duvet covers come in two different designs, Stripe or Floral and an option of Single, Double, King and Super King.
If you are sceptical of bamboo and would like to feel the fabric before purchasing, request a sample at http://www.100bamboo.com/samplerequest

Author: Laura Toursoulopoulos Follow us on Google+

The wonders of Bamboo

Bamboo can be made into almost anything, from huts like this one above to flooring, rugs, stairs, scaffolding, tableware, paper, clothes hangers, furniture, to towels and more. It is even the main diet of panda bears. A bamboo grove can release 35% more oxygen than other trees.
It is a pioneering plant and can be grown in soil damaged by overgrazing and poor agriculture. Proper harvesting does not kill the bamboo plant, so topsoil is held in place. Because of its dense litter on the forest floor it feeds topsoil, restoring healthy agricultural lands for generations to come.

Because of its wide spread root system and large canopy, bamboo greatly reduces rain run off, prevents massive soil erosion and keeps twice as much water in the watershed. Bamboo helps mitigate water pollution due to its high nitrogen consumption, making it a solution for excess nutrient uptake of waste water from manufacturing, livestock farming and sewage treatment.

So, we can see what a wonder plant this is and best of all, we have in recent years had access to a wide range of products including textile and undergarments which are soft, durable and truely luxurious. With is moisture wicking and anti-fungal properties, it makes supberb fabric for linens and towels..... and we can used this fantastic fabric to make our elegant, yet practical home linen range. From duvet covers, sheets, blankets & towels in various designs, sizes and colours. Have a look at our range at www.100bamboo.com/shop




Author: Laura Toursoulopoulos Follow us on Google+

Free Candle Giveaway from 100bamboo.com

Since everyone else is running offers for Christmas, we thought we would too... and we've gone the extra mile with something completely FREE, not just a little % off. Order over £75 from 100bamboo.com/shop and recieve a beautifully boxed Hand Poured Candle.

These Lime Basil & Mandarin scented candle jars will fill a larger room with fragrance and will burn for around 45 hours. An enticing mouthwatering medley. Top notes of Sicilian lime, and zesty bergamot blend into a juicy heart of bursting with ripe mandarins, aquatic white florals, peppery basil and caraway seeds. Base notes include soft velvety patchouli and sharp green vetivert.

Tired of waking up to the same old bathroom everyday?  Well here are some inexpensive tips to remodeling your bathroom:
1.  Clean It Out: Remove everything – shower curtain, towels, accessories.  Also tidy up your cabinets!
2.  Pick A Paint: One of the best ways to give your bathroom a new look is to change the color.  Just pick an interior paint from a home improvement store!  If you have white walls right now, try a soft blue or a light beige – don’t transition to sometime too extreme.
3.  Paint: Apply the paint using a roller or a sponge.  Sponging can add a unique texture to your bathroom without the extra cost!
4.  Enhance with Wallpaper: Wallpaper borders are a great way to add a little style to your bathroom.  Make sure it compliments your paint selection.
5.  Clean the Tile and Tub: Bring back some of the sparkle to your bathroom by giving your tile, grout and tub a deep-clean!  This will definitely make your bathroom seem fresher and brigher.
6.  Allow the Room to Air: Now that’s you’ve painted and cleaned your bathroom, there are a lot of toxic fumes lurking in your bathroom.  Make sure to open the windows to let that all out!
7.  Install Shower Curtains: Try a new look with new shower curtains.  Try to get lighter, soothing colors instead of dark colored curtains.

8.  Add a Final Flourish:  Purchase some fresh new towels in a colour that compliments your paint and wallpaper!