Fabrics compared
Bamboo viscose, cotton percale, linen. Each has a flaw: here you'll find ours too.
The differences, in brief.
| Bamboo viscose | Cotton percale | Linen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel | Smooth and cool | Dry and crisp | Rough, softens with washing |
| Moisture regain* | 13% | 8.5% | High |
| Creasing | Creases more than percale | Medium | A lot, part of its look |
| Washing | 30 °C, delicate cycle | Up to 60 °C | 40 °C |
* Literature values for fibre moisture regain, ASTM D1909 method. Not measurements of our fabric.
When to choose one or the other
When to choose percale
If you want to wash at 60°C, if you like a dry, slightly crisp sheet, or if the bed needs to look pressed even without an iron. Percale holds up better to heavy washing.
When to choose linen
If you love creases and a rough hand that softens over the years. Linen is cool, but scratchy at first and costs more.
Bamboo or linen: the guide