Bamboo Fabric
Bamboo has been used in China for thousands of years to make all kinds of everyday products, including textiles, building materials, and homewares. There are over 1,000 documented uses for bamboo.
Fabric knit with bamboo yarn is light, and softer than cotton. It has a natural sheen that feels like silk or cashmere, but has the advantage of being machine-washable.
It is also is the most sustainable of the natural fibers. It is fast-growing--the type of bamboo used for making fabric, commonly known as Moso, can reach a mature height of 75 feet in just 45 to 60 days. It needs no pesticides. If there is sufficient rainfall, no additional irrigation is required. It regenerates naturally through an extensive root system that sends out an average of four to six new shoots per year. Anyone who has ever planted bamboo in their backyard knows it grows fast and abundantly. It can be harvested and it will grow again and again. And when your bamboo garment finishes its useful life, it can return to nourish the earth, as it is 100% biodegradable.
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