Bamboo as a fabric is growing in popularity because of its distinctive qualities. It is a strong material and yet is light resembling cotton. It has wicking properties that makes it ideal for clothing apparel such as shirts, socks and underwear. Bamboo fabric is supported by clothing manufacturers that are concerned about the environment. Not only is it sustainable, it also grows without the need for pesticides.
The qualities of bamboo make it a great material for towels. A bamboo baby towel will provide natural protection to babies. They are naturally antibacterial and antifungal and they are free from harmful chemicals. Bamboo fibers have high absorbent qualities. This comes very useful when they are used to make bamboo towels.
In college, I had a friend whose bath towels smelled awful. I could tell they hadnât been washed in weeks, maybe even months, and had all kinds of bacteria growing in them. He didnât realize that leaving his warm, wet towels balled up in the closet caused them to grow microbes and, consequently, stink. âWhatâs the point of taking a shower if you dry off with disgusting towels?â I asked. He needed a few biology and hygiene lessons to get his act together, and he could have also benefitted from using bamboo bath towels.
Towels made from bamboo fibers are naturally hypo-allergenic, anti-microbial and odor resistant. Even if my friend didnât wash his bamboo towels for a while, they would have been more hygienic and less smelly. On top of that, bamboo bath towels have the softness and silkiness of cashmere, yet are even more absorbent than cotton. Theyâre even durable enough to go in the washer and dryer â perfect for college kids, like my friend, who canât be bothered with special washing instructions.