Comparison between Bamboo and Cotton

The following is research on the difference between cotton fabric and bamboo fabric.

Quality	Cotton	Bamboo	Comments
Strong Abrasion Resistance			Both are very abrasion resistant
Strength			Both are strong
Absorbency	100%	300%	Bamboo is 300% more absorbent than cotton
Hypoallergenic			Both fabrics are hypoallergenic
Machine-washable			Bamboo will retain it’s structural integrity after multiple washings
Machine-dryable		X	Not reccommended for Bamboo
Resiliency	X		Bamboo is very resilient
Luster	X		Bamboo is naturally lusterous
Elasticity	X		Bamboo has much more elasticity than cotton
Pesticide-free crop	X		Bamboo grows without need for pesticides or fetilizer
UV Protectant	X		Bamboo is naturally blocks UV rays
Antibacterial	X		Cotton is not anti-bacterial
Insulation	X		Cotton fabrics when wet lose their insulating qualities
Moisture Wicking	X		Cotton fabrics cannot wick
Soft	X		Bamboo feels like cashmere. Cotton is abrasive against the skin
Enriches the soil	X		Growing bamboo enriches the soil while cotton damages it
Biodegradable	X

View the full JUZD research on Bamboo Fabric

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