Bamboo Infused vs. Wool

Bamboo Infused

A bamboo infused mattress has one of two of the following properties: its cover is made of bamboo or it has a layer of foam that is infused with bamboo (generally bamboo charcoal) which provides added cooling similar to gel.

As there is a lot of hype around bamboo as a natural ingredient, there have been multiple brands that have included this ingredient for added product awareness.

However, it is important to know that bamboo infused memory foam and bamboo covered foam mattresses are still made of polyurethane, a synthetic blend of organic compounds that has a tendency to off-gas. If you are susceptible to lung issues, please do additional research on the quality of foams before purchasing.

Pros: Bamboo covers provide a cooler sleeping surface and bamboo infused memory foam similarly breathes better.

Cons: Off-gassing and durability problems with lower quality foams still exist despite being infused with bamboo.

Wool

Wool is made of sheep fur. It is sheared from the sheep multiple times in their lives.

The most famous kind of wool being used in mattresses is New Zealand wool because of its attention to quality.

Wool is commonly found in the cover or as a comfort layer. As a comfort layer, it is packed tightly in the mattress so it can add softness to the top layers of the mattress. Some untreated wool may have a slight natural barnyard smell. It is also a natural fire retardent.

Pros: Wool is an all natural alternative to other types of comfort layers.

Cons: The quality of wool bedding is entirely dependent on mattress craftmanship. If the packing is too loose, there can be quick sagging and durability issues.

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Material Scores

Overall Score:
Bamboo Infused: 8.9/10
Wool: 9/10

Comfort:
Bamboo Infused: 9/10
Wool: 8.9/10

Softness:
Bamboo Infused: 9/10
Wool: 9.3/10

Cooling:
Bamboo Infused: 9.1/10
Wool: 9.2/10

Hypoallergenic:
Bamboo Infused: 8.8/10
Wool: 9.3/10

No Odor:
Bamboo Infused: 8.7/10
Wool: 9.1/10

General Support:
Bamboo Infused: 8.7/10
Wool: 8/10

Eco-Conscious:
Bamboo Infused: 8.9/10
Wool: 9.3/10

Price Value:
Bamboo Infused: 9.2/10
Wool: 8/10