I have not used the bamboo bating but I have talked to a bunch of people that have, and not just the ladies at the lqs, 100% bamboo is linty, so it you are handling it a lot there is that to deal with, but on the long arm it isn't bad as you don't handle it a bunch, 50/50 cotton bamboo apparently is a bit easier and less linty, he quilter I talked to said she prefered it to the warm and natural. She does work at a fabric store, and she isn't just trying to make a sale, the blend is cheaper than the warm and natural, she hand quilts. Haling read some on it as well you are supposed to prewash the blend.