How to Wash Bamboo Bedding

Short answer: Wash bamboo bedding at 40 degrees on a gentle programme, use a mild detergent without bleach, and skip the fabric softener. Air drying is best, and then your bedding stays soft and looking good for many years.

The right wash, step by step

Close zips and buttons, turn the cover inside out, and wash at 40 degrees with a mild liquid detergent. Avoid bleach and optical brighteners, which break down the fibres. Do not fill the machine more than three quarters full, so the bedding can move freely. See the full collection of bamboo bedding.

Skip fabric softener and harsh drying

Fabric softener leaves a greasy film on the bamboo fibres, so they lose their ability to wick moisture. It is unnecessary, because bamboo becomes naturally soft on its own. Hang your bedding up to dry, or use the tumble dryer on low heat if the care label allows it. Read more in the complete guide to washing and caring for bamboo clothing.

How to make it last longest

Change and wash your bedding roughly every two weeks, and ideally keep two sets in rotation, so each set wears out half as fast. Proper care is also good economics, as you can read in the article on why the more expensive purchase is cheaper in the long run.

Frequently asked questions

What temperature should bamboo bedding be washed at?

40 degrees on a gentle programme is ideal. Higher temperatures wear the fibres out unnecessarily.

Can I use fabric softener on bamboo bedding?

No, preferably not. Fabric softener clogs the fibres, so they lose their breathability and moisture wicking. Bamboo is soft without it.

What is the best way to dry bamboo bedding?

Air drying is the gentlest. Tumble drying on low heat can be used if the care label on your set allows it.