Bamboo Linens

Organic fabric is all the rage now. This kind of fabric is ideal for people who don’t want any part of the chemicals and pesticides used to grow the raw materials. It is also suited for people with sensitive or delicate skin.

This is one reason a lot of luxury hotels have made the switch to organic bath robes. They market these robes as their way of pledging support to the environment. The robes are also soft, comfortable, and safe for their guests who have sensitive skin.

The trend nowadays is going organic. Stores are now offering items from organic produce to organic textiles. Organic means that the materials used are chemical-free.

Organic textiles usually come from bamboo. These trees are eco-friendly and are grown without chemicals and pesticides. The textiles produced are thus recommended for people with sensitive skin or people who are environmentally conscious.

My husband has such sensitive skin on his face that he breaks out in to an itchy, bumpy, red rash every time he shaves. He has tried every thing from all-natural shaving lotions, to women’s moisturizing shavers, but nothing has worked to sooth his skin. I thought maybe he was allergic to the perfume in our laundry detergent, and I switched to a brand free of smells and dyes. But, even that didn’t work.

I was at my wits end, and my husband was miserable every time he shaved. And, he couldn’t stop shaving even if he wanted to. His job as a corporate accountant demanded a clean-shaven, conservative appearance. On a whim I bought some organic towels at the linen store. The next day my husband used one of the towels to dry his face after shaving and he had no reaction. The next day he used the same towel and his skin remained clear. I would have never guessed it was the towels we were using.

Flannel has been a common part of American culture for more than a hundred years. In the past flannel, also known as flannelette, was known to be mainly worn by farmers, lumberjacks and woodsmen. It has also been a fabric popular for making children’s pajamas, as well as pajama pants for adults. Flannel’s soft texture and ability to keep the body warm has made it a favored fabric among those who live and work in cold environments.

Due to its popularity in the Pacific Northwest, flannel has become associated with the grunge music movement of the early 1990s. Many grunge, metal and rock musicians wore flannel clothing. Gangsta rappers also donned flannel clothing during this time. Today, flannel clothing may not be as popular a fashion statement, but is always appreciated in the form of sheets and bedding. Organic flannel sheets, for example, are a good bedding alternative for allergy sufferers because they are made without the chemicals and pesticides.