Why Every Household Needs This.
We have heard about Tencel sheets all of the time. As a popular contender to cotton and bamboo material, Tencel sheets have gained popularity in the last decades. Malouf understands this growing trend and embraces Tencel as one of its main materials. Including the popular Malouf Woven Tencel Sheets that we’re about to review.
What are Malouf Woven Tencel Sheets?
Malouf woven Tencel sheets is a variety of Malouf’s woven linen collection. This collection is focused on giving the best bed sheets material, considering every aspect of the sheets. Including the weave pattern, the fiber length and also the thread counts. Granted, Malouf Woven Tencel Sheets only have 300 thread counts. But through smart pattern weaving and the use of long natural fibers, Malouf makes sure that these Tencel Sheets have a silky soft feel and high durability. All of these aspects contribute to the quality and feel of the sheets. You’ll be surprised to see how soft, breathable and strong this sheet is even with less than 600 thread counts.
As the name goes, Malouf Woven Tencel Sheets strictly use Tencel materials only. This material is notorious for its great moisture-wicking ability and its super soft touch. Compared to cotton, Tencel is superior in terms of softness and hygiene. That is why the Tencel sheet’s popularity is increasing each year.
Aside from its superior features, Tencel sheets are also a favorite among environmentally aware people. Tencel is famous as one of the most environmentally friendly fabrics. It causes less harm to the environment compared to most fabric, even cotton. It produces less toxic waste and harvested from a sustainable source.
Malouf completes these sheets with unique deep pocket designs and oversized dimensions to keep the sheets in place even when you toss and turn in your sleep. The Universal Fit design with thick elastics further secure the sheets and make sure it’s easier to make your bed every single morning. No more crumpled and messy sheets in the morning. The oversized dimension of the flat sheets allows you and your partner to share the sheets without having to play the tug-of-war game.
The Malouf Woven Tencel Sheets Sets come in different colors and sizes to suits your taste and need. Every set includes a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, and 2 pillowcases. But you can get a separate pillowcase set if needed.
Benefits of Tencel Sheets
Tencel Sheets are gaining popularity for all the right reasons. It has many benefits and interesting features that attract the market. There are at least 7 benefits of Tencel Sheets that deem it superior to cotton or any other fabrics.
• Tencel is environmentally friendly
Tencel fabric is made out of wood pulp from eucalyptus trees. This source is renewable and doesn’t need a lot of pesticides or irrigation in growing and cultivating it. Therefore, Tencel is deemed more environmentally friendly compared to cotton.
For environmentally-conscious people, Tencel offers a great alternative to the old reliable cotton sheets.
• Tencel has a super soft and smooth surface
Tencel tends to have a very soft and smooth surface compared to other materials. It feels good on the skin and non-irritating even for people with sensitive skin. The smoothness also lends Tencel the ability to leave fewer marks on the skin.
• Tencel is more hygienic and also hypoallergenic
Another great ability of Tencel is that it is highly absorbent so it can prevent bacteria from forming. This is why Tencel is more hygienic and odor-resistant. The natural fiber is also hypoallergenic so it is safe to use for everyone. Fewer bacteria also means that this material is itch-free.
Another plus point is the fact that Tencel inhibits fungal growth that in turn makes it relatively dust mites free as well.
• Tencel keeps the body cool during sleep
Tencel fabric is made from nanofiber with hydrophilic quality. Meaning this fabric can absorb water and moisture quickly. This hydrophilic quality makes Tencel a lot better in keeping the body cool during sleep. The cooling ability makes Tencel suitable in places with a hot and humid climate. However, the dryness of Tencel will also keep your body warm during a cold winter night. So Tencel Sheets are suitable for places with a wide variety of climate and weather.
• Tencel has high durability
Tencel is one of the most durable and versatile material. It tends to be less wrinkly than other fabric and not prone to thinning. Tencel is fairly easy to care for and it washes well without shrinking or changing shape.
The high absorbent ability also makes it less prone to fading due to the dye being absorbed well into the fibers.
• Tencel is more aesthetically pleasing
Due to its soft and smooth surface, Tencel can’t be easily wrinkled. This makes Tencel sheets look crisp and tidy most of the time. Tencel is also typically more vibrant because it dyes really well and didn’t fade easily.
Why Tencel Sheets is Better for the Environment?
As stated earlier, Tencel sheets are one of the most environmentally friendly materials. This predicate is gained by Tencel Sheets due to its renewable sources and the environmentally friendly process. But here are some pointers to elaborate more on this environmentally friendly aspect of Tencel.
• Eucalyptus trees, the main source of Tencel, is a sustainable, fast-growing plants
• Eucalyptus trees can grow on lands that can’t be used to grow food, or the so-called ‘marginal lands’
• Tencel uses a closed-loop production process. The production waste is being redirected and recycled back into production.
• Tencel uses non-toxic solvent and 99,5% of the solvent is being recycled again for production use, therefore creating almost zero waste.
• Tencel requires a lot less water compared to cotton
• Tencel uses lower chemical intensity, thus less harm to the environment.
These are the reasons why Tencel is deemed as sustainable materials. And therefore suitable for environmentally conscious customers. European Union awarded Lenzing, the company that found and produce Tencel material, with the prestigious European Award for the Environment. WWF also grants Lenzing with Panda Award for its contribution to the environment.
Why You Need Malouf Tencel Sheets
You may find Malouf woven Tencel sheets the right fit for you if you check one or all of the lists below.
• You are environmentally conscious and you want your sheets to be environmentally friendly
• You appreciate high-quality bed sheets with good aesthetics
• You don’t mind spending more money for top quality materials
• You live in a place with hot and humid weather
• Your body temperature significantly rises during sleep and you want a breathable sheet that can maintain the temperature down and keep it cool.
• You have sensitive skin and you need a sheet that will not irritate your skin
• You often sweat during your sleep and you want sheets that can wick the moisture away efficiently
• You care a lot about keeping a healthy sleeping environment and the hygiene of your sheets
• You want a sheet that can be easily washed in a washing machine without shrinking or changing shapes
• You want your bed to constantly have that clean and smooth looks with minimum wrinkles
• You have certain allergies and you need your sheets to be hypoallergenic
• You appreciate natural fibers and their benefits
• You want a sheet with good 5-year warranty program
Other Sheets Alternative from Malouf
Tencel may be superior in many aspects. But it may not be the perfect one for everyone. So here are some other sheets alternative that you can choose from and how they are compared to the Woven Tencel Sheets.
Rayon from Bamboo Sheets
Malouf Rayon from Bamboo Sheets is another natural fiber option with superior hygiene, hypoallergenic and odor-resistant. It has almost as good moisture-wicking properties as Tencel Sheets and very breathable. The touch is also silky soft, just like Tencel. However, Rayon from Bamboo requires specific care instruction since it tends to wrinkle a lot. Rayon from Bamboo Sheets is at the same price range as Malouf Woven Tencel Sheets so it can be a great alternative.
French Linen Sheets
Malouf French Linen Sheets is a more luxurious option for you who seeks for sheets that will last a lifetime. The sheets are made from the famous French-grown-flax fibers. French artisans have used and grown this flax fiber for decades. It is one of the finest linen in the world due to its softness, strength and breathable surface. French Linen also has excellent moisture-wicking properties. It keeps your sleeping environment dry and cool during a hot summer night. However, French Linen can also keep you warm during a cold winter night.
As most linens, French Linen can feel a bit rough and scratchy when they’re new. But with every wash, French Linen will get softer and more comfortable for the skin.
600 TC Cotton Blend
Cotton is the single most famous sheet material that has been used for decades. It is the leading sheet material in the market. This classic material is dependable for people who just want the old familiar feeling of a sheet. Malouf cotton sheets are in high quality due to its premium cotton fibers and the 600 thread counts. This Thread Counts ensures the strength of the sheets and creating an overall softer feel. Cotton is also very breathable although just like Linens, it can feel a bit rough at first.
Conclusion
Malouf Woven Tencel Sheet is one of the best options for sheets in the current market. It has wonderful moisture-wicking properties, odor-resistant, good overall hygiene, hypoallergenic and feels silky soft even for the most sensitive skin. If you’re looking for a sheet that feels luxurious to the touch but requires low maintenance effort, Tencel Sheet is the perfect one for you.
It is also environmentally friendly so you don’t have to think about the environmental impact of your sheet consumption. The strength of Lyocell fiber makes it very durable and it can last a long time with proper care.
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