Before buying a blanket, it is advisable to know about all the available options and choose the best and most suitable one for you. Two fillers - holofiber and bamboo fiber have similar qualities, and most importantly, both are hypoallergenic, which in the modern world plays an essential role in the choice. So which one should you choose?
Bamboo blanket pros and cons:
positive characteristics:
- if microfiber, bamboo or tencel is used as a cover, then it can be called 100% hypoallergenic, but if the cover is a natural fabric - calico, percale or satin, then it is necessary to clarify the presence of allergic reactions to these types of fabrics. But in the overwhelming majority, such blankets are also suitable for allergy sufferers, because bed linen is made of the same fabrics;
- naturalness and environmental friendliness;
- high hygroscopicity, which is manifested due to the hollow structure of bamboo fiber and contributes to the complete removal of moisture from the body at night. This quality is especially valuable in case of a tendency to profuse sweating or in the summer;
- quick drying helps to keep the bamboo blanket dry;
- suitable for use by all ages and recommended for use by children from infancy;
- has a bactericidal effect;
- the bamboo blanket does not support the development of pathogenic bacteria and microorganisms;
- not electrified;
- very soft and pleasant bamboo fiber contributes to the perfect distribution of the blanket on the surface of the body and eliminates heat leakage;
- suitable for use all year round;
- maintains a thermal balance, it is not cold under it in winter and not hot in summer, it is only necessary to choose blankets with the appropriate amount of filler;
- easy to wash on a delicate cycle;
- has a long service life;
- quickly restores its shape;
- 100% degradable, does not pollute the environment, does not require recycling costs, it is even possible to drip in the garden for fertilization if the cover is made of natural fabric.
negative:
- has a fairly high price, especially for products that use hand-made bamboo fiber;
- must be stored in a separate place and not loaded with other products, especially heavy ones;
- for better preservation, it is necessary to ventilate from time to time;
Blanket holofiber advantages and disadvantages
the advantages include:
- low cost;
- hypoallergenicity;
- safety and use;
- does not emit hazardous substances;
- keeps warm well;
- no restrictions on use;
- has the ability to quickly restore shape;
- easy to care for, dries quickly;
- very light and airy, does not hinder the movement;
- has a sufficiently long service life;
disadvantages include:
- lack of ability to absorb moisture, which makes it undesirable to use this type of blanket in the summer;
- for better safety and a long service life, it needs a separate storage place, without interaction with other things from above to avoid deformation;
- builds up static electricity.
Conclusions which is better a blanket made of holofiber or bamboo fiber
Both types have undeniable advantages, as well as disadvantages that each material has, because the sensations of using the same material for two different people will differ. A bamboo blanket has many useful characteristics and if it is made from natural bamboo fiber, it has a high price. To buy a really useful blanket, you need to clarify the composition of the product from the seller or initially opt for proven manufacturers with a worldwide reputation. Such as, for example, Billerbeck. The holofiber blanket has a significant advantage - it is its rather low price, which makes it the undoubted leader in the preferences of buyers. Knowing all the characteristics of bamboo and holofiber blankets, you can make the right choice.
