Bamboo Or Egyptian Cotton Sheets?

It is a tough choice what sheets are better when you compare Egyptian cotton to bamboo. Both have some wonderful qualities to them but it is extremely personal as to which one you would pick. Many people are more familiar with Egyptian cotton than they are with bamboo. 

If you are looking at a set of sheets and they have an extremely high thread count, you are probably looking at Egyptian cotton. This higher thread count increases the durability of the sheets allowing them to have a long life. The high thread count of Egyptian cotton is part of what gives it such a luxurious feel. 

Pinzon 500-Thread-Count Egyptian Cotton Sateen Queen Sheet Set, Cream 

You may not immediately notice how soft these cotton sheets can feel.  As you wash them and use them you will feel how soft they can be. Nothing beats crawling into a bed that is covered with a soft material. You won’t feel as if you are baking at night when you use cotton sheets.  This is one of the advantages of cotton. Compared to bamboo sheets they are on the less expensive side price wise. 

Bamboo is grown in an eco friendly manner.  There is no pesticide usage, and it grows incredibly fast therefore sustainable. If you are “going green” bamboo sheets may be just what you are looking for. Bamboo is just as soft, if not softer, then Egyptian cotton.  When compared to each other bamboo has a considerably lower thread count. Hypoallergenic and antibacterial properties are also two factors that bamboo has that Egyptian cotton don’t. 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. 

BedVoyage 100-Percent Bamboo-Derived Rayon Bed Sheet Set, Queen, Sage 

Over all either of these fabrics will be luxurious feeling. Bamboo is more expensive then Egyptian cotton but bamboo is also a renewable resource. So it is ultimately up to you as to what will fit your needs the best. If you have the extra money give the bamboo a try it may shock you in its quality.