Enjoy a healthy and restful sleep with the bamboo pillowcase

Getting a good night's sleep is crucial to recovering and being energised for the next day. Generally, when we buy our bedding, we pay particular attention to the choice of mattress and pillow; and we often neglect the pillowcase. However, the choice of your pillowcase is also very important for your comfort and for the quality of your sleep. At Comptoir du Bambou, we have prepared this little guide which explains the importance of this element of bed linen and how to choose it correctly.

Why use a pillowcase?

The pillowcase plays a very important hygienic role. It serves to cover the pillow, another bedding accessory that cannot be washed frequently. It protects the pillow from perspiration, bacteria, dead cells, dust, food residues, etc. and extends its life. 

Using a clean and regularly changed pillowcase can also reduce pimples, irritations and skin infections. These are caused by dust mites and bacteria invading your bedding. This is why bedding should be washed at least once a week at a temperature of 60°C. Apart from the skin, the hair also becomes more beautiful. It is protected from the accumulation of sebum and chemical residues from various products that accumulate on the pillowcase night after night. 

In addition to this hygienic role, the pillowcase also has an aesthetic function. It is there to make you want to sleep and to add a decorative touch to your room. Available in a variety of styles, you can choose the colours and patterns you like.

Choosing the right size pillowcase

The choice of pillowcase obviously depends on the size of the pillow for which it is intended. If it is too small, the pillow will not fit or it will tear quickly. If it is too large, it will create uncomfortable folds that will bother you during your sleep, as well as being unsightly.

There are different shapes of pillows: square, elongated or, most commonly, rectangular. So the first thing to do before making your choice is to take the exact dimensions of your ear. Once you have measured it, simply take the same size for your pillowcase. If you want your pillow to be well-filled, you can choose a pillowcase that is slightly smaller. This will allow the pillow to be wedged in and provide a cushioning effect.

Comptoir du Bambou offers pillowcases in square 65×65 cm and rectangular 50 x 70 cm.

Choosing the right material

The pillowcase is in direct contact with your skin for an average of 8 hours a day. Choosing the right material is therefore important to ensure your health and comfort. We advise you to opt for a natural composition and to reject synthetic materials. 

• Cotton is the most commonly used material for bed linen. Comfortable and light, the pure cotton pillowcase feels soft against the skin. 

• For a more upscale version, you can opt for cotton sateen. It offers a very elegant and shiny look as well as a silky touch. 

• Linen is also a very popular material because of its temperature regulating properties. It retains heat in winter and prevents sweating in summer. 

• Silk is still very fashionable because of its aesthetics and comfort. This material is airy, very soft to the touch and is a luxury product.

• Finally, there is bamboo viscose bed linen, which is known for its antibacterial and absorbent properties.

The advantages of our Bamboo pillowcase

At Comptoir du bambou, we offer a range of linens made from Fibre B®. This is a natural and innovative material made from a combination of the best bamboo species and Egyptian cotton (70% bamboo and 30% cotton). Our bamboo pillowcase gives you an optimal feeling of well-being and improves the quality of your sleep.

• A bamboo pillowcase for exceptional comfort

To make our bed linen, we use a type of bamboo that comes only from a natural forest. It is quickly processed to preserve all its natural properties. Our high quality bamboo pillowcases wrap you in incomparable softness and comfort every night.

• A bamboo pillowcase with absorbent and thermoregulating properties

Compared to cotton bed linen, the bamboo pillowcase absorbs perspiration better. It prevents you from feeling damp during your sleep. Our B® fibre is also breathable and well ventilated. It has a thermoregulatory property and is suitable for all seasons. In winter, it keeps you warm, and during the summer months, it removes excess heat. 

• An environmentally friendly bamboo pillowcase

With natural hypoallergenic properties, our bamboo satin pillowcase is suitable for everyone, even the most sensitive skin. It is manufactured in full compliance with the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and contains no chemicals that are harmful to health or the environment.

• Easy care bamboo pillowcase

It is strongly recommended that pillowcases are changed and cleaned once a week. This removes traces of perspiration, dead skin and bacteria. Our bamboo fibre pillowcase is designed to be easy to care for. It is suitable for machine washing at temperatures up to 60°C. It is strong and durable and retains its soft, silky appearance and colour even after repeated washing. It is not recommended to use fabric softener as it may damage its absorbency. For drying, you can put it in a tumble dryer.

Choosing the right colours for your bamboo pillowcase

After considering the quality and comfort aspect, the next criterion is aesthetics. The pillowcase helps to decorate and give elegance to your bed. First of all, you can opt for a model in the same colour or with the same patterns as your sheets. This will give you a visually beautiful and harmonious ensemble. But you can also choose a different colour than your other bed accessories to create a contrasting effect. However, if your sheets are patterned, choose a plain pillowcase.

Our bamboo pillowcases are available in 2 models in different colours to suit all tastes. For the plain model, you can choose between white, blue, beige and grey. These colours are specially chosen for their soft and soothing effect, which is favourable for sleeping. Our two-colour model has a different colour on each side. Available in white/grey, white/beige and grey/blue, it makes it easy to change the mood in your bedroom.Our pillowcases are finished in a refined and luxurious way to ensure that your bedding is always neat and stylish.