It is a tough call what sheets are better when you compare Egyptian cotton to bamboo. This is a hard choice when it comes right down to it. Both of these fabrics have great qualities about them.  The choice is going to be extremely personal. Bamboo is much less well known then Egyptian cotton.

Egyptian cotton sheets typically have a high thread count. This higher thread count increases the durability of the sheets allowing them to have a long life. The luxurious feel comes from the high thread count. You may not immediately knotice now soft these cotton sheets can feel.  As you wash them and use them you will feel how soft they can be. Soft sheets are at the top of my list for sleeping necessities. You won’t feel as if you are baking at night when you use cotton sheets.  This is one of the advantages to cotton. Compared to bamboo sheets they are on the less expensive side as far as price.

The fast growing sustainable recource of bamboo, uses no pestisides when it is grown.  If you are “going green” bamboo sheets may be just what you are looking for. When compaired to Egyptian cotton, bamboo sheets have a lower thread count.  Ironically, bamboo is just as soft (if not softer) then Egyptian cotton. Bamboo is hypoallergenic and antibacterial.  This is a set of unique qualities for sure. Bamboo is also more insulating then cotton is.  That means that it is able to keep you warm in the winter and not too hot in the summer.

Ultimately both of these fabrics are luxurious feeling. Bamboo is more expensive then Egyptian cotton but bamboo is also a renewable resource. Ultimately you will need to decide what fits your needs the most. The quality of the bamboo may shock you though if you can afford the extra cost.

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