| Copyright (c) 2008 Virginia Ginsburg | | | | into the fiber. Bamboo fiber contains natural |
| When people think of bamboo they usually think of the | | | | anti-bacterial components that, unlike chemical |
| hard bamboo that is used in construction and | | | | antimicrobial treatments, do not cause any skin irritation |
| landscaping. Too few are aware of bamboo as a | | | | or allergies when added to clothing. The natural and |
| fabric, which is now making its way into the market. | | | | unique features of anti-bacteria and deodorization of |
| Bamboo is one of the softest fabrics in the world | | | | the bamboo fiber have been proven through research |
| — softer than cotton but with a drape like silk, | | | | by the Japan Textile Inspection Association, which |
| less expensive but more durable - perfect for babying | | | | showed that the bacteriostasis is still present in the |
| your skin. It is luxuriously soft with what has been | | | | fabric even after being washed more than 50 times. |
| described as a similar feel to cashmere. Its cloth is an | | | | Bamboo Fabric is Gorgeous Bamboo fabric is destined |
| indulgence with its wonderful silky softness. | | | | to revolutionize the clothing industry. What is most |
| Bamboo clothing is for all seasons and for all skin | | | | notable of bamboo fiber is its unusual breathability and |
| types. It does not stick to the body or skin even on the | | | | coolness. The micro-gaps & micro-holes that naturally |
| hottest of days and will always make you feel | | | | occur in the bamboo fiber make its fabric |
| extremely cool under any condition. | | | | moisture-absorbing and ventilating. This element |
| Bamboo Fabric is Green | | | | enables bamboo fabric to absorb and eliminate |
| Bamboo grows over 3.5ft/day at its maximum height | | | | moisture instantly. The textiles have many fantastic |
| during its peak growth. Unlike other forest trees which | | | | properties that when combined make this a truly |
| require a 60-year recovery period, natural bamboo | | | | amazing fabric - breathable and cool, nice luster; |
| plants are easily recovered within 2-3 years after | | | | extremely soft; fast water absorption performance; |
| cutting without leaving any adverse impact on the | | | | and anti-bacterial. Those familiar with cotton, nylon and |
| environment. A bamboo plantation requires less energy | | | | other textiles are amazed with the great difference |
| to maintain than any other trees or plants for fiber | | | | and comfort bamboo fabric provides. |
| production. The bamboo plant can survive in drought | | | | Bamboo Clothing has been tagged "Air-Conditioning |
| and in flood. | | | | Dress." The fiber is highly absorbent, moisture-rich, |
| Bamboo fiber is manufactured from 100% bamboo | | | | quick-drying, anti-bacterial, deodorizer, brightly colored |
| plant using top-of-the-line technologies. Most companies | | | | yarn & ultimate softness is breaking textile markets |
| use raw bamboo that is 3-4 years old. Its vast root | | | | and fashionistas' choices of clothing and apparel. |
| network assures its sustainability. As new shoots | | | | Designers like as Kate O'Connor, known for creating |
| sprout, more sunlight is able to filter through, and | | | | ponchos and knits, have shifted from silk to the |
| greenhouse gases are converted into new green | | | | eco-friendly bamboo fabric. Other eco-fashion |
| growth. The fiber is completely biodegradable in soil, | | | | designers like Amanda Shi and Linda Loudermilk have |
| making it eco-friendly. Bamboo fiber is praised as "the | | | | followed suit. |
| natural, green, and eco-friendly new-type textile | | | | Perhaps the best use of bamboo fibers is for babies, |
| material of 21st century." | | | | and lots of bamboo clothing is already available in the |
| Bamboo plants thrive even without any pesticide. | | | | market, along with towels, blankets, and other linens. |
| Research has proven that bamboo contains "bamboo | | | | Whether at play or at sleep, babies are extremely |
| kun", a singular unique anti-bacteria and bacteriostasis | | | | comfortable when wearing bamboo fibers because |
| bio-agent that when blended with bamboo binds tightly | | | | the fiber keeps them cool and comfortable. |