Suffering From Allergies Try Bamboo Sheets.
Friday, April 6, 2018
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How can this be? If you trace the roots of any sheet material, you'll quickly discover why regular sheets can cause instant allergic reactions. Contrastingly, bamboo sheets are ideal for people who suffer from allergies.
Natural sheets are made from natural materials. Bamboo is one type of natural material that is derived from the eco-friendly bamboo plant. This plant is naturally hypoallergenic, since it is fibers do not cause allergic reactions. Cotton is another type of material that is often placed within the "natural" category - though this is debatable.
The main difference between cotton and bamboo is that cotton has been known to cause allergic reactions including itching, rashes, and hives. In addition, synthetic materials such as sateen, satin, and polyester can cause a plethora of allergic reactions.
Since synthetic materials are made from various chemicals, there is little wonder as to why these materials cause allergic reactions. Thus, sheets that are made from 100% natural materials are best for allergy sufferers.
Unfortunately, most sheets on the market today are made from a mixture of different materials. Cotton is often mixed with synthetic materials (such as polyester) in order to lower the cost of cotton sheets (this is why many "cotton" sheets are inexpensive).
Likewise, synthetic materials are often mixed with other synthetic materials that contain harmful chemicals. Be aware of any sheet description that contains the word "blend," which is a code word for mixed materials. Allergy sufferers will find that purchasing mixed-material sheets is the best way to induce an immediate allergic reaction. Attempting to control every aspect of your life in order to reduce allergies may be extreme. However, you can control the environment that you sleep in. When you get into bed at night, make sure that your bed is free from anything that could cause your allergies to worsen - after all, sleep is supposed to be restful, not disruptive.
Even though sheets may seem largely insignificant, the sheets that you choose to sleep in can greatly impact your quality of life. For any allergy sufferer who wakes up each morning with red eyes, a runny nose, and lots of congestion, natural bamboo bed sheets is the best possible option.