Bamboo is grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers, requires no irrigation, grows rapidly and can be harvested in 3-5 years generally on hillsides, therefore reducing runoff, protecting riverbanks and reducing water pollution due to its its high nitrogen consumption. It produces 35% more oxygen than an equivalent area of trees and therefore is a critical element in the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Bamboo does not require replanting after harvesting because its vast root network continually sprouts new shoots.
Bamboo fiber is created from the starchy pulp of bamboo plants. This textile fiber is fabricated from natural bamboo and other additives. It resembles cotton in its un-spun form. Many bamboo fiber manufacturers apply extensive bleaching processes to turn the color of bamboo fiber into white. However, the companies engaged in producing organic bamboo fabric leave the bamboo fiber unbleached.
There are 2 forms of processing used in Bamboo fiber manufacturing. Chemical Processing and Mechanical Processing. Both involve the splitting of the raw bamboo in order to produce bamboo strips before either process is used.
Chemical processing is used more widely by manufacturers due to it being less time consuming and therefore more profitable. However Mechanical processing is by far the way to go for companies wishing to be Eco-Friendly. Bamboo fiber has many wonderful qualities such as being cool and breathable, strong/durable, flexible and soft and has a shiny appearance similar to silk. For the health conscious consumer it is also naturally anti-bacterial, UV protective, in addition to being biodegradable.
Textiles made from bamboo fiber are highly breathable in hot weather and also keep the consumer warmer in cold season. It evaporates sweat very quickly and is 3-4 times more absorbent than cotton fabrics. As mentioned above Bamboo is naturally anti-bacterial therefore making bamboo fabrics healthier, germ free and odor free.
Ideal for the manufacturing of towels due to the soft and comfortable feel and superior moisture absorption capability. The natural antibiotic property provides hygienic conditions as well as preventing odors. It can be machine washed and dried unlike silk or cashmere etc. Tests done by the Japanese Textile Inspection Association revealed that even after 50 washes the bamboo fabric still maintained its natural superior properties. Many people who experience allergic reactions to other natural fibers, such as wool, do not encounter these problems with bamboo. The fiber is naturally smooth and round meaning that there are no sharp irritants rubbing on the skin.
Bamboo textiles are gaining worldwide popularity and attention because of bamboo’s superior characteristics and its Eco-Friendly properties.
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