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 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
- OekoTex®100-certified chemical safe, naturally anti-bacterial. Softest of all sheets with unmatched flow-over-your-skin drape. Rare twill weave reduces pilling and wrinkles. 100% bamboo viscose
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- Naturally inhibits the growth of bacteria
- Oeko-Tex®100 certified free from harmful chemicals and dyes that react adversely with your skin and respiratory system
- Softest of all sheets tested. Closest fabric to a liquid. Spectacular flow-over-your-skin drape
- Unique twill weave reduces pills and wrinkling, adds durability
- High-torque elastic ensures fitted sheets accommodate normal (11-13”) or deep mattresses (up to 22”). 250 threadcount, four colors
- Made in China
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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 Non-Toxic sheets
The genius of Second Skin sheets is an unique twill weave that minimizes wrinkling and pilling, the main drawbacks of spectacularly drapable 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
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.SAFER: Second Skin chemically-safe sheets contain no irritants to damage your skin or allergens to disrupt your hormonal balance or
trigger allergic reactions.
SOFTEST: Tests 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.
SUPPLE: Bamboo’s cell structure bends twice as easily as cotton and stretches three times more. Second Skin tests first in drape - the closest fabric to a liquid. Second Skin viscose sheets are more ‘akin to human skin’ than sheets made from any other fiber.
DURABLE: A rare twill weave, normally used for fine apparel, to reduce bamboo’s usual wrinkles and pills and enhances durability.
HELPFUL TIP:
SOFTEST: Tests 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.
SUPPLE: Bamboo’s cell structure bends twice as easily as cotton and stretches three times more. Second Skin tests first in drape - the closest fabric to a liquid. Second Skin viscose sheets are more ‘akin to human skin’ than sheets made from any other fiber.
DURABLE: A rare twill weave, normally used for fine apparel, to reduce bamboo’s usual wrinkles and pills and enhances durability.
HELPFUL TIP:
- Exceptionally drapable so not recommended if you prefer airy space between you and your sheets.
- NOT FOR OIL-BASED LOTIONS OR OINTMENTS: Bamboo fiber holds oil better than other fibers. Not recommended for use with oil-based body skin creams, lotions or ointments. If you're using oily hair treatments (for baldness) pillowcases made from cotton or polyester are highly recommended.
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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!
Your laundry detergent can trigger sensitive skin outbreaks. AVOID REGULAR LAUNDRY DETERGENT. Hypoallergenic alternatives are available but can contain traces of optical brighteners, fragrances or dyes that trigger reactions with allergies. It can take a week for your immune system to identify allergens if you recently changed detergents.
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. Don’t use dryer sheets, which typically contain strong perfuming agents that can trigger allergies.
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!
Your laundry detergent can trigger sensitive skin outbreaks. AVOID REGULAR LAUNDRY DETERGENT. Hypoallergenic alternatives are available but can contain traces of optical brighteners, fragrances or dyes that trigger reactions with allergies. It can take a week for your immune system to identify allergens if you recently changed detergents.
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. Don’t use dryer sheets, which typically contain strong perfuming agents that can trigger allergies.
Cut oversize to accommodate 2-3% shrinkage, which occurs in the first 3 washes.
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