Comparison between Bamboo and Cotton
The following is research on the difference between cotton fabric and bamboo fabric.
| Quality | Cotton | Bamboo | Comments |
| Strong Abrasion Resistance |  | | Both are very abrasion resistant |
| Strength | | | Both are strong |
| Absorbency | 100% | 300% | Bamboo is 300% more absorbent than cotton |
| Hypoallergenic | | | Both fabrics are hypoallergenic |
| Machine-washable | | | Bamboo will retain it's structural integrity after multiple washings |
| Machine-dryable | | X | Not reccommended for Bamboo |
| Resiliency | X | | Bamboo is very resilient |
| Luster | X | | Bamboo is naturally lusterous |
| Elasticity | X | | Bamboo has much more elasticity than cotton |
| Pesticide-free crop | X | | Bamboo grows without need for pesticides or fetilizer |
| UV Protectant | X | | Bamboo is naturally blocks UV rays |
| Antibacterial | X | | Cotton is not anti-bacterial |
| Insulation | X | | Cotton fabrics when wet lose their insulating qualities |
| Moisture Wicking | X | | Cotton fabrics cannot wick |
| Soft | X | | Bamboo feels like cashmere. Cotton is abrasive against the skin |
| Enriches the soil | X | | Growing bamboo enriches the soil while cotton damages it |
| Biodegradable | X | |
View the full JUZD research on Bamboo Fabric
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