Why Bamboo Fabric for Clothing and Bedding?

As the demand for sustainable sleepwear, clothing and bedding increases, more fiber options are available than ever, such as modal (eucalyptus), Tencel (birch), organic cotton, recycled polyester, hemp, flax, bamboo, and more.

To produce garments with the gentlest impact on the planet possible, the team at YALA has considered each of these fibers and experimented with several of them. Since 2006, we have continuously chosen bamboo as our primary fabric for reasons exclusive to this single, prolific plant. 

These reasons can be divided into the Ecological and Environmental Benefits of cultivating bamboo and the Natural Comfort Benefits that our customers enjoy from wearing and sleeping in this superior natural fabric. 

Ecological Benefits of Bamboo Clothing and Bedding 

Bamboo is a Renewable Resource
Bamboo is the fastest-growing woody plant on earth. It grows so rapidly and abundantly that it needs to be thinned every 2-5 years to prevent die-off from overcrowding! 

Bamboo Preserves Water 
The forest where YALA's bamboo is harvested gets enough natural precipitation to grow bamboo without additional irrigation. That's right—zero water resources get diverted to the cultivation of our bamboo, beyond what Mother Nature provides in rainfall. Zip. Zilch. Nada!

YALA's Bamboo is Organically Grown
Because bamboo is so hearty, it doesn't require any agricultural chemicals or pesticides to thrive. Therefore, it does not leave any chemicals in the soil that could leach into the waterways. 

Bamboo Improves Air Quality 
In addition, bamboo absorbs carbon dioxide and produces 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of hardwood trees.

Bamboo Maintains Forest Integrity
YALA's Bamboo harvesting is done by hand to maintain the integrity of the forest and its ecosystem. It produces jobs that employ local people in a rural community, who selectively cut the oldest stocks while leaving the youngest ones to grow.

Bamboo Protects Soil 
Because YALA's bamboo is hand-harvested, the roots remain in the soil after harvesting, preventing soil erosion and maintaining nutrients like nitrogen in the ground for the next batch!

Bamboo Frees Up Farming Fields
The idea of harvesting bamboo as a material arose during a food grain shortage China faced in the early 1990s when the demand for cotton infringed on the farmable land needed for food production. ⁠Bamboo grows naturally in locations that are impractical for food production. That's a whole lot to feel good about!⁠

Comfort and Health Benefits of Bamboo Clothing and Bedding

Bamboo boasts many natural properties, making it a beneficial fabric to wear and sleep in. 

Cooling and Temperature-regulating
Bamboo fabric runs three degrees cooler than cotton and is naturally temperature-regulating. This means it adjusts to your body's temperature to counteract overheating or overcooling, helping you cool down or warm up, depending on your need! 

Moisture-wicking
Bamboo is naturally moisture-wicking, making it ideal for warm seasons, humid climates, and hot sleepers. With bamboo sleepwear and bedding, women experiencing hot flashes and people who suffer from night sweats can sleep through the night and wake up dry. 

Anti-microbial
Bamboo cannot prevent you from sweating altogether, but it does combat body odor. Travelers find that hanging a bamboo shirt outside after a long day's wear is enough to refresh it for the next day, thanks to the anti-microbial properties of the fibers!

Breathable
Bamboo's breathability benefits people with sensitive skin prone to eczema and can reduce skin rashes and breakouts. YALA bamboo clothing and bedding are also gentle on allergy-sensitive skin because we use AZO-free dyes and skip chemical finishes, like anti-wrinkle and anti-stain treatments, which can irritate the skin.

UV Protection
Another benefit of wearing bamboo loungewear and clothing in the daytime is its naturally high UPF protection. The darker colors in our lineup, such as Black and Navy, have a natural UPF of up to 50. This means they block over 98% of the sun's ultraviolet rays. Even our lighter colors, like Natural, provide a natural UPF of up to 30, blocking 96% of all UV. 

Unparalleled Softness
Some of these benefits may sound specific to certain climates or people. Still, everyone who wears or sleeps in YALA bamboo loves how incredibly soft it feels on their skin! This is due to the long, fine threads the bamboo fiber can be woven into, which create less friction against the skin than shorter, courser threads typical of other natural fibers. 

Why Bamboo Clothing and Bedding

Returning to the frequently asked question of Why Bamboo Clothing and Bedding, we hope you better understand how producing this naturally sustainable and cozy fabric benefits our planet and its users and why we believe it is the best and healthiest choice for thoughtful consumers.

Keep in mind that all bamboo products are not created equally. Look into a brand's transparency and certifications to ensure you are choosing a responsibly made product before purchase. 

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