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.
L’utilisation d’une taie d’oreiller propre et régulièrement changée permet également de réduire les boutons, les irritations et les infections de la peau. Ces derniers apparaissent en effet à cause des acariens et des bactéries qui s’invitent sur votre literie. Voilà pourquoi cette dernière doit être lavée au moins une fois par semaine, à une température de 30-40 °C. A part la peau, les cheveux deviennent aussi plus beaux. Ils sont protégés de l’amas de sébum et de résidus chimiques de produits divers qui s’accumulent, nuit après nuit, sur la taie d’oreiller.
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.
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Cotton is the most commonly used material for bed linen. Comfortable and light, the pure cotton pillowcase feels soft against the skin.
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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.
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Linen is also a very popular material because of its temperature regulating properties. It retains heat in winter and prevents sweating in summer.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Easy care bamboo pillowcase
Il est fortement recommandé de changer et de nettoyer les taies d’oreiller une fois par semaine. Cela permet d’éliminer les traces de transpiration, de peaux mortes et de bactéries. Notre taie d’oreiller en fibre de bambou est pensée pour être simple d’entretien. Elle est adaptée pour un lavage en machine jusqu’à 30-40 °C de température. Résistante et durable, elle préserve son aspect doux et soyeux ainsi que sa couleur même après plusieurs passages au lave-linge. Il est déconseillé d’utiliser d’assouplissant qui risque de détériorer son pouvoir absorbant. Pour le séchage, vous pouvez la faire passer dans un sèche-linge.
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.
