Best Material for Dust Mite Allergy - Tencel Eucalyptus Fabric

Your bedding material is an important factor for your ability to have a good night sleep and not be affected by your dust mite allergies. We will assess the 6 Main bedding fabrics that can be used in your bedsheets.

Researching the best bedding to use can be a nightmare as almost all bedding materials have some claim around being hypoallergenic, breathable, soft and other fancy terms such as moisture wicking.

They may all be independently true, but the most important factor is how do they compare to each other so you can pick the best bedding for you and your dust mite allergy.

Comparison Value

Category 1: Comfortable on skin

How comfortable is the material against the skin. Looking at reducing skin irritation such as silky, crisp, smooth or textured

Category 2: Reduce Dust Mite Allergy Symptoms

A: Breathability: This refers to the fabric's ability to let air flow through, enhancing comfort in warm conditions.

Reduced Itching: breathable bedding can reduce itching and the accumulation of dead skin cells.

B: Moisture Wicking: This describes the material's ability to draw moisture away from the skin to its surface, aiding in:

Reduced Humidity in Bed: By quickly spreading sweat away, moisture wicking helps to lower bed humidity.
Reduced Itching: sweat being quickly moved away from bedsheets can lead to reduced itching and fewer dead skin cells.

Category 3. Affordability:

A: The ability for the fabric to handle a 60 degree centigrade wash. Bedding needs to be washed at 60 degrees on a regular basis. The longer it can last, the more affordable

B: Initial Cost of purchase: The initial cost to buy a double bed set

		1. Comfortable Sleep		2. Ability To Reduce Dust Mite Allergy		3. Affordability		Total Score
Rank	Material	Source	Texture	Breathability	Moisture Wicking	High Heat Wash	Cost
1	Tencel	Eucalyptus wood pulp	Soft, silky	Highest	Highest	High	High	2
2	Cotton	Cotton plant	Soft, fluffy	High	Moderate	Highest	Low	1
3	Bamboo	Bamboo plant	Soft, smooth	High	Moderate	Moderate	High	0
4	Linen	Flax plant	Crisp, rough	High	Moderate	High	Moderate	0
5	Silk	Silkworm cocoons	Smooth, soft - Highest	Moderate	High	High	Very High	1
6	Polyester	Petroleum	Smooth, can be textured	Low	Low	High	Lowest	1

1st Place - Tencel

Pros

The best at moisture-wicking ability and breathability which makes it difficult for dust mites to thrive and improve sleeping comfort
The strength and durability of Tencel ensure that it can endure frequent washing at 60 degrees even though it could shrink but is likely to last over a year.

Cons

High initial cost and will need replacing after approximately 12-18 months.

Research has indicated that the tencel fibres are smooth and straight, creating a sleek surface that is inherently less inviting to dust mites compared to the more textured surfaces of other natural fibers however this might not be true. As the lower humidity might be the real reason why tencel sheets are less hospitable to dust mite rather than the surface. (Research Paper Here)

2nd Place - Cotton

Cotton was our second choice as it has many similar properties to Tencel but the reduced ability to allow moisture escaping means it is not quite as effective at reducing your dust mite allergy. However, if you are on a budget this is a great option to save money and is more widely available in stores.

3rd Place - Bamboo

Bamboo has similar properties to Tencel, but its reduced moisture wicking ability means it is not quite as effective. It also has slightly lower durability but with the same cost at Tencel. This can be a great option if you have a higher budget and prefer the texture of bamboo sheets over Tencel sheets.