What is a Silk and Tanboocell or bamboo carbon pillow? What's the difference between the latter and bamboo fiber? Before explaining all this in detail, let's take a look at the properties of each material.

The importance of pillows for sleep

It's a curious idea, you may think, to talk about sleep just a few days before Spring, the time of year when nature awakens, life teems and energy overflows. But it's said that a third of our existence is spent sleeping. If we're going to sleep an average of one day in three of our lives, we might as well do it right, even in spring!

That's why we're devoting today's blog post to sleep, and preferably a good night's sleep, with a focus on the importance of choosing the right pillow.

Pillows are a dime a dozen in bedding stores and online stores, each extolling the virtues of a particular filling. While natural materials have long been in vogue, some deliver better than others. Such is the case with Bamboo Carbon or activated carbon, and Silk. But what exactly are they? Before explaining the advantages of a silk and bamboo pillow, let's take a closer look at the properties of these two materials.

Bamboo Carbon

Bamboo carbon is actually bamboo that has been burned by a pyrolysis system to produce charcoal, which is then ground into a fine powder: bamboo carbon.

Bamboo carbon turns out to be far more porous than any other vegetable charcoal. In fact, the structure of bamboo differs significantly from that of other plants.

This greater porosity means a larger contact surface between bamboo carbon and the outside environment. As a result, molecules and water vapor are more likely to bind to bamboo carbon via chemical or electrostatic bonds, also known as VAN DER VAALS forces.

And that's where this material comes into its own in the manufacture of bedding. Once agglomerated with the molecular structure of the polyester used to fill pillows and duvets, it significantly increases the power of the material. deodorizing power, purifying power and humidity regulator.

And the health benefits of these duvets and pillows are numerous. Judge for yourself!

Moisture absorption

The structure of bamboo carbon is made up of a multitude of micro-pores that regulate moisture levels. As a result, bamboo carbon is highly absorbent. It also helps create a healthy, pleasant atmosphere in the bedroom, conducive to restful sleep.

Odor neutralization and pollutant absorption

Carbon neutralizes unpleasant odors, such as cigarette smoke, body odors and those sometimes caused by food or even medication.

Antibacterial properties

The odor absorption process is combined with humidity regulation. This stops the proliferation of bacteria, which can cause allergies. Bedding made with bamboo carbon is naturally "self-maintaining".

Infrared reflection and release of negative ions

Bedding made with bamboo carbon reflects the infrared rays emitted by the human body. As a result, it can adjust blood circulation in the skin's capillaries. Bamboo carbon also releases negative ions to help you relax while you sleep.

And, while the filling of our pillows is made up of a carbon core, this is surrounded by long fibers of grade A silk to take advantage of the dual action of activated carbon and silk. So our silk and bamboo pillow is even healthier!

Silk

Origin of silk

Originating in the Middle Kingdom, mulberry silk is produced by Bombyx Mori silkworms. To produce its cocoon, it feeds exclusively on mulberry leaves. The larva of this butterfly, domesticated and selected generation after generation, produces its cocoon with a fine but highly resistant, regular and naturally white thread.

It is above all these unrivalled natural qualities that explain the millennia-old success of silk. Grade A is the highest quality silk. It requires a selection of good quality cocoons that unwind into a long, regular thread.

Benefits of silk

Silk keeps skin and hair hydrated, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and keeping hair shinier and smoother. Silk is naturally hypoallergenic and antibacterial, combining softness of touch, thermal comfort and a satin-like appearance that's highly rewarding.

The care taken in filling our silk pillows would be nothing without a quality cover. The latter is made from a magnificent jacquard. 100% cotton with a tight weave of 120 threads/cm² - 300 TC. This is where your head will rest, and it's no coincidence that it's made of cotton!

Why buy Maison de la soie Silk and Tanboocell pillows?

They're nothing like ordinary bamboo viscose pillows! Our silk and bamboo pillows have exceptional benefits.

So let's not be fooled by so-called bamboo pillows, where only the envelope contains bamboo. What's more, the cover isn't even made of bamboo fibers. Bamboo does not exist as a textile fiber, but only in the form of viscose. And let's not be fooled by the fact that these pillows are only filled with polyester straight out of a test tube!

To top it all off, our top-of-the-range pillows are offered at the price of a bamboo viscose pillow. This makes them one of the least expensive technical pillows available.

If you'd like to find out more, take a look at our article on the benefits of silk against allergies.

And to further enhance your comfort and pamper yourself while you sleep, wrap your pillow in a silk pillowcase. silk pillowcase. That way, you'll enjoy the benefits of silk even more.