A material includes a bamboo-based, water-absorbent fabric layer defining an exposed first surface and a second, opposite surface. A water-resistant, antibacterial coating layer covers the second surface of the fabric layer. The material is both water-absorbent and water-resistant, comfortable, recyclable, sanitary, machine washable, drier safe, and environmentally friendly. Such material may be utilized in items such as exercise mats and equipment household items (both indoor and outdoor) such as rugs, floor mats, place mats, mattress covers, pillow cases, shower curtains, etc. clothing footwear personal accessories medical drapes, mats, and coverings etc.
