Question from Reenie
A friend ordered bamboo sheets and they sent her a soft microfiber set of sheets. Are these safe for the body and the environment? Thanks!
Lisa’s Answer
Microfiber refers to the size of the threads so without more information I can’t tell you exactly what it’s made of and the health or environmental profile. In general, it is a synthetic fabric and usually made from polyester but can be a blend of materials or polypropylene. I don’t recommend sleeping on any synthetic material.
Bamboo, however, is also not a great choice. Bamboo is a sustainable material but it requires intensive chemical processing to make it into a soft fabric. I recommend organic cotton, linen or silk for sheets. GOTS certified cotton is ideal.