easily as cotton cells (and stretching three times more) bamboo sheets are more ‘akin to human skin’ than sheets made from any other fiber.
The high water content causes bamboo sheets to wrinkle from sleeping and laundering. Naturally soft bamboo cells also form pills - tangled fiber clusters - from laundering, especially over-drying.
Second Skin ingeniously borrows a rare twill weave from apparel. The engineering advantage (twill is used for blue jeans, Dunhill raincoats and other durable fabrics) compensates for bamboo’s natural softness and Second Skin is the least wrinkling and pilling of all pure-bamboo sheets.
Second Skin is Oeko-Tex Standard100 certified free of 100 chemicals that are considered harmful to adults (Cert. Nbr. on request). The anti-bacterial property of bamboo viscose reportedly eliminates odor-forming microorganisms. Factory laboratory tests of Second Skin show 90% of bacteria killed in 1 hour and 99.7% within 24 hours. (Perfectlinens.com has not yet confirmed these claims.)
Bamboo sheets are not produced from strands of fiber extracted from stalks that would be far too coarse to spin into yarn. Instead, bamboo sheets are made from fibers regenerated in a closed-loop, recycled chemical process that retains most of the original bamboo properties.
“Organic Bamboo,” though frequently claimed, does not exist as chemicals used during regeneration change the fiber's molecular structure. Correctly labeled, bamboo sheets use terms like ‘Bamboo viscose’ or ‘Rayon from bamboo’, which are the exact same fabric.
Second Skin is environmentally friendly as the raw fiber grows without fertilizer, pesticides or herbicides. It absorbs 40% more carbon dioxide than other plants and 5x the rate of most trees. Bamboo viscose colors easily so less dye is needed and Second Skin uses eco-friendly Azo-free long-lasting reactive dyes.
Second Skin
.$ 179.00
- Softest 100% bamboo feels cooler to your touch than cotton. Naturally anti-bacterial and certified Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 chemical-safe. Smoothest bamboo sheets with spectacular flow over-the-skin drape.
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- Absorbs more body heat than cotton. Great for sleepers who search for cool parts of the bed
- Natural odor constraint inhibits the growth of bacteria for a fresh smell
- Softest of all sheets tested after constant laundering in our RealFeel™ labs
- Oeko-Tex® Standard100 certified free from harmful chemicals and dyes that react adversely with your skin and respiratory system
- Special weave reduces bamboo’s usual wrinkling and pilling while enhancing durability
- High-torque elastic ensures fitted sheets accommodate normal (11-13”) or deep mattresses (up to 22”). 250 threadcount, four colors
- Made in China
Additional information:
Read our guide to finding an exceptionally cool sheet to help you sleep better all night.
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Additional information:Flat sheet Fitted sheet Pillowcases Queen 96x106" 60x80" 21x32" (2) King 112x106" 78x80" 21x40" (2) Cali King 112x106" 72x84" 21x40" (2) - High-torque elastic ensures fitted sheets accommodate normal (11-13”) and deep mattresses (up to 22”).
Luxury Softest Cooling Sheets
The genius of Second Skin sheets is an unique twill weave that minimizes wrinkling and pilling, the usual drawbacks of other 100% bamboo sheets.Holding almost 50% more water than cotton, bamboo is especially comfortable against your skin (which is 64% water). Bending twice as
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How It Works
INSTANT COOL: With an unsurpassed water content (almost 50% more water than cotton and twice that of polyester) Second Skin feels cooler to your touch.With higher quantities of water, more heat is absorbed – and you feel cooler. Especially for restless sleepers who move a lot, Second Skin is
best for finding a cool part of the bed.
ANTI-BACTERIAL: Naturally inhibits bacteria growth better than fabrics specifically treated to kill bacteria. 90% of bacteria is eliminated within one hour and just 0.3% survives 24 hours.
SOFTEST: Tested softest of all sheets – of any fiber – in our RealFeel™ labs. Bamboo’s cell structure bends twice as easily as cotton and stretches three times more, and provides unmatched drape. Most of Second Skin ’s weight rests on your bed and not on your body.
SMOOTHEST: A special twill weave (traditionally used for expensive apparel) reduces bamboo’s usual wrinkles and pills. The smoothest of all bamboo sheets after constant laundering. Twill weave also increases the durability of Second Skin sheets.
SAFER: Oeko-Tex Standard100 certified chemically-safe sheets contain no irritants to damage your skin or allergens to disrupt your hormonal balance or trigger allergic reactions.
HELPFUL TIPS:
ANTI-BACTERIAL: Naturally inhibits bacteria growth better than fabrics specifically treated to kill bacteria. 90% of bacteria is eliminated within one hour and just 0.3% survives 24 hours.
SOFTEST: Tested softest of all sheets – of any fiber – in our RealFeel™ labs. Bamboo’s cell structure bends twice as easily as cotton and stretches three times more, and provides unmatched drape. Most of Second Skin ’s weight rests on your bed and not on your body.
SMOOTHEST: A special twill weave (traditionally used for expensive apparel) reduces bamboo’s usual wrinkles and pills. The smoothest of all bamboo sheets after constant laundering. Twill weave also increases the durability of Second Skin sheets.
SAFER: Oeko-Tex Standard100 certified chemically-safe sheets contain no irritants to damage your skin or allergens to disrupt your hormonal balance or trigger allergic reactions.
HELPFUL TIPS:
- You will not enjoy Second Skin sheets if you prefer airy space between you and your sheets; choose from other cooling sheets here.
- Not recommended for use with body skin creams or lotions. Bamboo fiber holds oil better than other fibers. If you're using facial creams or oily hair treatments pillowcases made from cotton or polyester are highly recommended.
- For ultra-hot climates: there is nothing better than leaving Second Skin sheets in your refrigerator or freezer for a few hours before putting them on your bed. (First put them in a protective bag.) Like mini-water balloons the cold, water-filled bamboo cells will keep you cool as you fall asleep. A tip from missionary friends in Africa’s Sahara Desert!
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Your Exclusive LOVEIT™ Guarantee
SLEEP, LAUNDER AND LOVE YOUR SHEETS:If they don’t relieve your sleep problem within 45 nights, return them – used and opened.
FREE RETURNS:
You pay nothing for returns from anywhere within the continental United States. Alaska and Hawaii incur a sensible $10 freight
surcharge. Shipments from Canada and other countries are a bit more than that.
IT’S EASY:
Should you wish to return your sheets, complete the Return Form here to generate a prepaid shipping label.
Never mix with cotton or polyester sheets, towels or apparel. Laundering separately helps reduce pills (tangled fiber clusters) caused by friction when wet fabrics agitate against each other during washing and drying.
Use half the normal amount of detergent to eliminate re-soiling. Do not bleach. Do not use fabric softeners, which can stain bamboo viscose sheets -- they don’t need further softening!
Rinse in cold water (twice if your machine has that option) to remove excess detergent.
Dry cool on the delicate slow spin cycle or (preferably) the permanent-press setting. No ironing needed when removed when slightly damp and folded or put on the mattress. Use spray water bottle to remove heavy wrinkles.
Cut oversize to accommodate 2-3% shrinkage, which occurs in the first 3 washes.
IT’S EASY:
Should you wish to return your sheets, complete the Return Form here to generate a prepaid shipping label.
Care Guide
Machine wash cold on gentle or delicate cycle. Because of its low wet strength (1/10th versus wet cotton) bamboo sheets are extremely fragile when laundering.Never mix with cotton or polyester sheets, towels or apparel. Laundering separately helps reduce pills (tangled fiber clusters) caused by friction when wet fabrics agitate against each other during washing and drying.
Use half the normal amount of detergent to eliminate re-soiling. Do not bleach. Do not use fabric softeners, which can stain bamboo viscose sheets -- they don’t need further softening!
Rinse in cold water (twice if your machine has that option) to remove excess detergent.
Dry cool on the delicate slow spin cycle or (preferably) the permanent-press setting. No ironing needed when removed when slightly damp and folded or put on the mattress. Use spray water bottle to remove heavy wrinkles.
Cut oversize to accommodate 2-3% shrinkage, which occurs in the first 3 washes.
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