How Is Bamboo Facial Tissue Made?

In this guide

1. What is bamboo facial tissue?
2. How is it made?
3. Bleached or unbleached?
4. Why choose bamboo tissues?
5. Which Tiboo tissues suit you?
6. FAQs

Bamboo tissues are showing up in more homes, and a natural question follows: what are they actually made from? This guide covers how bamboo facial tissue is made and what to look for when buying, so you can choose with confidence.

What Is Bamboo Facial Tissue?

Bamboo facial tissue is tissue made from bamboo fibres instead of traditional wood pulp. It's known for being soft and strong, and it's a popular choice among shoppers looking for eco-friendly tissues.

Bamboo suits this job because it's one of the fastest-growing plants on earth. It can grow over 35 inches a day and regrow fully within two years, which makes it a renewable resource for sustainable tissues in the UK.

How Is Bamboo Facial Tissue Made?

The process comes down to three stages:

Bleached or Unbleached Bamboo Tissues?

Most high street tissues are bleached to look bright white. Whether a tissue has been bleached depends on the brand and product, so the label is the best guide.

Our facial tissues are made from 100% organic bamboo with zero bleaching, so if a natural product matters to you, our unbleached tissues are an easy choice.

Why Choose Bamboo Tissues?

• Soft and strong. Bamboo fibres feel gentle and hold up well in use.
• Hypoallergenic. Pure bamboo is naturally hypoallergenic, so these are a good fit if you want hypoallergenic tissues for sensitive noses.
• Biodegradable. Made from a natural, renewable plant, they break down easily, which makes them biodegradable tissues.
• Lighter on resources. Bamboo needs fewer chemicals and less water to grow.

Which Tiboo Bamboo Tissues Suit You?

A quick guide to ply: ply means the number of layers in each tissue. More layers generally means a thicker, more cushioned feel, so choose 4 ply for luxury and 2 ply for everyday value.

Browse both on our Luxury Bamboo Tissues collection.

Key Takeaways

• Bamboo tissue is made by harvesting bamboo, extracting its fibres and processing them into tissue.
• Bleaching varies by brand, so always check the label.
• Tiboo's unwhitened tissues are unbleached.
• Pure bamboo is naturally hypoallergenic, and the tissues are biodegradable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is bamboo facial tissue made?
Bamboo is harvested, its fibres are extracted, and they're processed into tissue, which may be bleached or unbleached.

Is bamboo tissue better for the environment?
Bamboo grows quickly and needs fewer chemicals and less water to cultivate, so many people see it as a greener choice.

Are bamboo facial tissues biodegradable?
Yes. They're made from a natural, rapidly renewable plant and break down easily.

Are bamboo tissues bleached?
It depends on the brand. Tiboo's unwhitened tissues are unbleached, while most high street tissues are bleached to look white.

Are bamboo tissues hypoallergenic?
Pure bamboo is naturally hypoallergenic.

What's the difference between 2 ply and 4 ply tissues?
It's the number of layers. 4 ply is thicker and more cushioned, and 2 ply suits everyday use.

Which should I buy?
Choose the Super Luxury 4Ply for a premium feel, or the Unwhitened 2Ply for natural, everyday tissues.

Ready to try bamboo tissues? Shop Tiboo Luxury Bamboo Tissues

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