Bamboo towels vs Cotton Towels

Bamboo is making waves as an environmentally friendly alternative to cotton.  Bamboo is a tough plant that grows quickly without the need for extensive pesticides and fertilizers thus making it a sustainable crop.

Question: Is bamboo softer then cotton?
Answer: Yes
Bamboo texture is similar to silk or cashmere. The final texture will depend on the construction method used.

Question: Is bamboo more absorbent then cotton?
Answer: Yes
Bamboo is claimed to be able to absorb upto three times it's weight in water.

Question: Does bamboo take less time to dry then cotton?
Answer: Yes
According to Gaiam Life (a website dedicated to all things environmentally friendly) Bamboo dries in about half the time of cotton clothing.  

 Question: Is bamboo more environmentally friendly then cotton?
Answer: Yes

Because bamboo fibres are short, they are impossible to transform into a fabric with a natural process. Bamboo employs chemicals to convert it to a fabric, however overall it's environmental footprint is smaller then conventionally produced cotton.

Question: Does bamboo contain anti bacterial properties?
Answer:Yes

"Bamboo has natural antibacterial and antifungal qualities that help the plant fight off disease and insects. These properties come from a naturally occurring substance in bamboo called kun. Because these qualities are not lost during processing or washing, bamboo fabrics are able to retain these qualities and do not hold odors like some fabrics."