Question from LMH
Hi Debra,
I have found your website and blog so helpful as I move to reduce toxins in my home and life. Thank you!
I just purchased a set of 100% bamboo sheets and I’m in love with them. They are light and silky and are a “green” choice being a sustainable natural fiber. I’m wondering though, if they are treated with formaldehyde or other toxins as are standard cotton sheets. There is of course no indication on the packaging (only reads 100% bamboo, imported from China). I bought them through a large catalog/online retailer who can’t offer any details beyond what’s on the packaging.
I thought you may know if it is common for bamboo fabrics and linens to be chemically treated or if I should return them and choose organic cotton instead.
Thanks, LMH
Debra’s Answer
I believe they are not chemically treated, but I don’t know for sure. There seems to be not a lot of information about the processing and manufacture of bamboo fabrics.
My assumption would be that they are not treated because they are being marketed as a natural product. I don’t have bamboo sheets myself but I have seen samples of them and they do not appear to be treated to me.
If you want to be absolutely sure of no chemicals in your bedding, choose organic cotton.
