Is bamboo bedding made from bamboo fibre?

Most fabric sold as bamboo is bamboo viscose: cellulose from bamboo is turned back into fibre by the viscose process. In the US such products are labelled viscose or rayon made from bamboo.

Are Tencel and lyocell the same?

TENCEL is Lenzing's brand name for its lyocell and modal fibres. The care label names the fibre as lyocell.

Is bamboo fabric antibacterial?

Properties credited to the bamboo plant do not carry over to viscose fibre. If you see that claim, ask for the test report.

How should bamboo and Tencel be washed?

These fibres are weaker when wet and sensitive to hot washes and hard spinning. Ask for the care instructions with the quote.

Bamboo / Tencel

TkanIstanbul supplies bamboo viscose and Tencel (lyocell) bedding fabrics wholesale by the roll from Istanbul and arranges contract manufacturing on request. These fabrics are made from regenerated cellulose fibre; they feel soft, smooth and cool and absorb more moisture than cotton.

Bamboo and Tencel fabrics are made from regenerated cellulose fibres. Most bedding sold as bamboo is bamboo viscose; TENCEL is Lenzing's brand name for its lyocell and modal fibres. These fabrics feel soft, smooth and cool, absorb more moisture than cotton and drape heavily. They are weaker when wet, so care instructions matter. Prices are visible to members.

Typical technical values

Property	What it means
Feel	Soft, smooth and cool
Moisture	Absorbs and spreads moisture better than cotton
Drape	Heavy, fluid drape
Watch for	Weaker when wet; sensitive to hot washes and hard spinning

These are common market ranges; exact values for each series are given in the quote and on the series page. More detail: Bamboo and Tencel (lyocell) bedding fabrics

Typical uses

Higher-end bedding sets
Hotel bedding and pillowcases
Summer sets with a cool feel
Mattress protector faces

What affects the price?

Fibre: bamboo viscose, lyocell and modal are priced differently; a cotton blend lowers the cost.
Weave: a satin weave gives a smooth, lustrous face, and the weave type affects the price.
Weight and width: the width and weight chosen for the bedding size change the price.
Quantity and customer group: the price is given in the quote according to order size.

Prices are visible to members; quotes are sent the same day.

Frequently asked questions

Is bamboo bedding made from bamboo fibre?: Most fabric sold as bamboo is bamboo viscose: cellulose from bamboo is turned back into fibre by the viscose process. In the US such products are labelled viscose or rayon made from bamboo.
Are Tencel and lyocell the same?: TENCEL is Lenzing's brand name for its lyocell and modal fibres. The care label names the fibre as lyocell.
Is bamboo fabric antibacterial?: Properties credited to the bamboo plant do not carry over to viscose fibre. If you see that claim, ask for the test report.
How should bamboo and Tencel be washed?: These fibres are weaker when wet and sensitive to hot washes and hard spinning. Ask for the care instructions with the quote.