How green is bamboo clothing
Bamboo clothing FAQBamboo is the fastest growing plant known to man and therefore highly renewable. Growing at a rate of several feet a day, it takes just three months for bamboo to grow to its maximum height and four years to reach maturity compared with 25-70 years for commercially used trees. It also spreads rapidly, covering large areas in a very short time. Because of its rapid growth and ability to spread, not only does bamboo provide the basis for a number of environmentally friendly products, including bamboo clothing, it also improves soil quality in areas that have been over-farmed or have suffered erosion. What''s more, because bamboo is naturally abundant, fertilisers and pesticides aren''t needed in order to produce strong, healthy plants for use in the production of bamboo textiles. 2.How are bamboo fibres and yarns produced? Bamboo fibre is produced from the raw materials of bamboo pulp. This is then made into fibre through a process of crushing and mixing with caustic soda, a low impact chemical. 3.How does bamboo clothing differ from that made from other textiles? The reason bamboo grows so quickly is mainly down to its incredible ability to absorb water. It''s this same ability that sets bamboo clothing apart from clothing made from other textiles. Because it absorbs and evaporates sweat in just a matter of seconds, bamboo clothing will keep you dry for much longer than clothing made from any other textile. Bamboo fibres also have a special microstructure that remains present in textiles. Thanks to this microstructure, bamboo clothing stays cooler during summer and warmer through the winter. In fact, it''s been proven that, during hot weather, clothes made from bamboo will keep you two degrees cooler than those made from other fabrics. 4.I''ve heard that bamboo clothing''s good for those with skin allergies. Is this true? If you have sensitive skin or are prone to skin allergies you''ll love bamboo clothing! Bamboo fabrics contain no harsh chemicals that could irritate your skin and because the fibres are smooth and round, they''re non-abrasive and therefore soft and comfortable to wear. 5.Can bamboo fibre be mixed with other fibres or must it be used alone? In order to create different textures, bamboo can be spun together with cotton, silk, modal, hemp, Lyocell and a range of other fibres. 6.I''ve heard that bamboo clothing is naturally anti-bacterial. How is that so? Bamboo fibre contains ''bamboo kun'', a natural agent that prevents bacteria from cultivating on it. Tests have shown that even after fifty washes, bamboo textiles still retain this unique characteristic meaning that clothing made from bamboo textiles will keep you fresher and odour free for longer than clothing made from any other fabric. |
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