How to Wash Bamboo Fabric

Not only is bamboo fabric supple and light, but it also comes from bamboo trees, a sustainable crop that contributes pure oxygen to the air. Bamboo is soft, drapes easily and wicks moisture away from your skin as you wear it. Wash bamboo fabric following basic washing and drying instructions whenever the fabric becomes soiled.

Things You'll Need

• Gentle laundry detergent
• Clothesline (optional)
• Clothespins (optional)
• Iron (optional)

Instructions

1. Place the bamboo fabric in the washing machine and set the water temperature to warm and the wash cycle to gentle. Add an appropriate amount of gentle laundry detergent and start the wash cycle.

2. Remove the bamboo fabric items from the washing machine after the wash cycle ends. Gently shake the damp items to remove any wrinkles.

3. Place the items into the dryer or hang them on the clothesline with clothespins. If you use the dryer, set the dryer temperature to warm and remove the items promptly when the cycle finishes.

4. Iron any wrinkles from the bamboo fabric after the fabric dries. Use a medium heat on the iron, with steam, to make the fabric smooth and crisp.

Tips & Warnings

• According to the Utah State University, bamboo fabric contains natural ingredients that give the fabric anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. This means that bamboo fabric will not develop odors from bacteria.

References

• Utah State University: Bamboo You Can Wear
• The Bamboo Fabric Store: About Bamboo Fabric