What Are The Benefits of Bamboo Pillows?

Is your current bed set-up ready for retirement? It’s time to invest in bamboo and we’re here to give you the pil-lowdown. Bamboo pillows have become a popular choice because they offer lots of health benefits, plus they’re an eco-friendly option. Let’s face facts, your pillow gets closer to you than anyone else – therefore it shouldn’t be a source of discomfort or irritation. Soft on the skin, breathable and naturally antibacterial are just a few of the bamboo pillow benefits you’ll receive when you plump for the change. Ready to discover more about bedtime’s best-kept secret? 

What Are Bamboo Pillows?

Without any unnecessary fluff, we’ll fill you in on what makes a bamboo pillow, explaining its make up, history and usage. A typical memory foam pillow offers medium to firm support, perfectly contouring to your head and neck, providing spinal support while you sleep. Our Bamboo Memory Foam Pillow has an orthopaedic grade memory foam fill encased in a soft and hypoallergenic bamboo fibre cover, which is temperature-regulating and naturally breathable. 

How they’re made

Here’s a Panda fact: in ancient China and Japan, bamboo was woven into mats and pillow coverings to provide cool respite from the heat. In traditional Chinese medicine, bamboo has been used for centuries for its ability to absorb moisture, provide airflow and reduce odours. Advances in textile technology have meant that bamboo can be made into clothing and bedding from bamboo pulp. It’s a sustainable process because bamboo is a fast-growing, renewable resource – compared with cotton, it requires a third less water for production. Typically harvested between three to five years, the stalks are crushed and dissolved using a non-chemical treatment, then spun into silky soft bedding and pillow cases. Our Bamboo Hybrid Pillow is filled with CharcoCell Foam™, a memory foam infused with charcoal. Pressure-sensitive, the bamboo charcoal adapts to your sleeping position and wicks away moisture, so you can drift off in pure comfort.

What Are The Benefits of Bamboo Pillows?

So are bamboo pillows worth it? Dive headfirst into the range of benefits below to find out why bamboo is a do! 

Antimicrobial

Up the ante on your pillow’s freshness with antimicrobial properties. All of our Panda pillows have a natural antibacterial component, including the kids bamboo pillow, which is resistant to dust mites and dirt, maintaining sleep hygiene.

Softness and comfort

Bamboo pillows are supportive, but are bamboo pillows comfortable? Bamboo is a luxuriously soft fabric, and you can discover just how supple it is with our Hybrid Bamboo Pillow. Getting softer after each wash, you’ll want to be up to your neck in its cushioned BambooCloud™ quilted cover. Dual-layered, it gives unparalleled levels of softness and comfort. Bamboo is soothing, an advantage for those with sensitive skin or eczema. Our orthopaedic grade memory foam is in tune with your sleeping position, adapting to it to provide support for your head and neck. You’ll never get that sinking feeling as a bamboo pillow contours and cradles your head.

Hypoallergenic

Fatigued by sinus allergies and rhinitis? Bamboo pillows are hypoallergenic, making them a breath of fresh air for allergy sufferers. Providing a barrier to prevent spores or bacteria from entering your pillow, it’s moisture-wicking, keeping your pillow protected and dry.

Environmental

Now, we’ve planted the seed of bamboo pillows, and you’ll be happy to hear it’s an environmentally friendly material that is good for the planet. At Panda, we source our bamboo exclusively from FSC-approved forests, an international, non-profit organization established to promote responsible management of the world's forests. 

Non-toxic material

With all the technical features of bamboo we’ve uncovered, you could wonder, are bamboo pillows toxic? No harmful chemicals or dyes are used in the production of our pillows. Sourced from pesticide-free forests, bamboo is all-natural and safe for children to sleep on. Both our Baby Bamboo Pillow and our Toddler Pillow have been developed to be gentle on even the most sensitive of skin.

Easy to care for

Can you wash bamboo pillows in the washing machine? All of our bamboo pillows come with an easy-to-remove cover, which you can put into the washing machine at a low temperature, and the memory foam inside can be spot-cleaned. Bamboo has an in-built antimicrobial enzyme which keeps your pillow fresh between washes. This repels harmful bacteria and prevents odour.

Bamboo is a breath of fresh air compared to other pillow materials. By nature, it’s highly breathable, encouraging airflow. Clearing your head will help you wake up feeling refreshed.

What are the Benefits of Bamboo Pillows For Your Skin and Hair?

1. Bamboo keeps skin hydrated

Dry skin can affect anyone, though some of us are more prone to it than others. The condition can not only have you spending half your paycheque on moisturisers, but it can also make bedtime super uncomfortable. Most pillow fabrics can make things worse by soaking the natural moisture from your skin. If you are looking for a juicy alternative, Bamboo allows for moisture retention. Hello, hydrated skin! The smooth, silky fibres also feel nice and soft, preventing irritation and promoting a comfy night’s sleep. You could be a pillow away from brighter mornings. 

2. Helps prevent acne-breakouts

Acne can be a challenging condition to live with and looking for ways to manage flare-ups is exhausting. The good news is, a Bamboo pillow could help you get some rest. Bamboo is antibacterial and antimicrobial, preventing the build-up of nasty micro-organisms that can clog your skin and cause pimple breakouts. The magic fabric is moisture-wicking keeping your pillow dry and fresh, while the smooth, silky texture glides over your skin for a calmer kip and happier mornings. A healthy sleep environment is the best defense against overnight flare-ups. A Bamboo Pillow will keep bedtime clean and your complexion blooming.

3. Fights the frizz

Beauty isn’t all about the skin, a memory foam bamboo pillow can work miracles for frizzy hair, too. A big cause of bad hair days is the friction harsher pillow cases can cause overnight. The fight against the frizz is real, though consider bamboo your bedtime warrior. The soft, silky fibres glide over your hair, reducing tangles and preventing split ends. Which could save you a few trips to the hairdresser! Ready to say goodbye to bad hair days and hello to better sleep? A simple pillow upgrade will have you waking up selfie-ready.

4. Soothing for Eczema

Adults and kids can both suffer from pesky skin conditions, causing everything from red, itchy skin to tossing and turning till silly ‘o’clock. One bit of relief is a bamboo pillow can help with irritation-free sleep. Bamboo is hypo-allergenic, the natural fibres soothe the skin from within. This prevents any discomfort caused by dry, scratchy materials. Eczema sufferers need gentle fabrics that are kind and soft, as if there is one thing worse than itchy skin, it’s lack of sleep. A Bamboo Pillow could be your new best friend when it comes to drifting off. 

5. Gives you ‘the glow’

Aside from all the amazing benefits of bamboo for your skin and hair, let’s not forget the biggest of them all. As those with the glow know, the best-kept beauty secret is a good night’s sleep. When you enter deep sleep, there is a lot going on beyond snoring. Your body is in recovery mode, new cells are being formed to undo some of the many stresses and toxins the skin faces during the day. So, if you’re looking to tweak your beauty routine, it could be time to get out your PJs.

Bedtime is where the magic happens and with a little help from the right pillow, you will be getting the shut-eye you need to wake up bamboo-tiful.

Are Bamboo Pillows Worth it?

Bamboo pillows are worth the investment. As comfort and quality are non-negotiables for bedtime, you deserve the best. Head and shoulders above the rest, you’ll sleep better on silky soft bamboo. Keeping your temperature in check and wicking away sweat, it's a fabric which brings out your best side night after night. 

Your hair and skin deserve a boost from bamboo (and if they could, they’d thank you). Naturally hypoallergenic, bamboo pillows feel indulgently soft against your skin, providing no irritation, and soothing even the most sensitive skin types. Allergy sufferers, this is a fabric not to be sneezed at! It will help to alleviate symptoms with its built-in antibacterial component, fending off dirt and odour. 

Want to re-awaken your best sleep? For your best-laid plans, discover our range of bamboo pillows. Take them at face value – advanced technology all wrapped up in dreamy bamboo will relieve aches and pains, improve sleep patterns and rejuvenate your skin. With our 30-Night Trial, you can really fall in love with some of the best pillows on the market.