The GREEN LINE is using BAMBOO fabrics.
BAMBOO
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Bamboo fiber is a revolutionary fabric that has unparalleled advantages, including strength, versatility, and luxurious softness. But the manufacturing process still requires development to support the 'green' claim of an environmentally-friendly product.
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF BAMBOO
FEATURES OF BAMBOO FIBER CLOTHING
TEXTILE DEVELOPMENT
SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE PLANTATIONS
Environmental Benefits of Bamboo
Cleans the Air
Bamboo gives us clean air to breathe, consumes carbon dioxide and, because bamboo forests are so dense, returns 30% more oxygen to the atmosphere than trees. Some bamboo sequester up to 12 tons of carbon dioxide from the air per hectare.
Requires Less Energy and Water
It takes much less energy to grow and sustain bamboo than other similar trees and plants used for fiber production. Bamboo plantations require very little maintenance. Bamboo also requires very little water and can survive drought conditions as well as flooding.
Reclaims Land
Because of its rapid growth and root structure, bamboo can, in a very short time, reclaim land destroyed by overgrazing and over-building and clean the soil of toxins.
Bamboo fiber is made by pulping the grass until it separates into thin threads of fiber, which can be spun for weaving into cloth. Bamboo fiber resembles cotton in its un-spun form, a puffball of light, airy fibers.
Can Be Grown Without Pesticides
Bamboo can be grown without pesticides or chemicals because of its own antibacterial agent.
Can Be Harvested Sustainably
Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet, making it a high yield renewable resource. It can be selectively harvested annually and is capable of complete regeneration without need to replant.
100% Biodegradable
Unlike synthetic fibers which incorporate petroleum additives, bamboo clothing is safe for municipal disposal programs, whether by landfill or incineration.
Features of Bamboo Fiber Clothing and Textiles
Bamboo fabric is used for a range of clothing, such as shirts, dresses, socks and slacks, and because of its antimicrobial properties, is ideal for active wear. Bamboo is often blended with 30% cotton to add structure to garments. Bamboo is also used for sheets and pillowcases, because it’s smooth fiber lends a satin feel; bamboo sheets also feel warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Other features and benefits of bamboo fiber:
Absorbs Moisture, Allergy Reduced, Antibacterial, Breathable,Thermal Regulating, UV Protective
Bamboo’s organic and naturally smooth fiber properties are non-irritating to the skin, making it ideal for people with skin sensitivities or other allergies and dermatitis. Some people can still experience chemical sensitivities, however, depending on the manufacturing process used to produce the fiber.
Thermal Regulating
The nature of bamboo fiber means that it helps ensure you are warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Bamboo clothing also has excellent wicking properties, making it ideal for warm summer days.
Absorbs Moisture
A cross-section of bamboo fiber reveals various micro-holes, allowing bamboo cloth to have superior absorption. This allows bamboo cloth to absorb and evaporate human sweat rapidly. Bamboo fiber is four times more absorbent than cotton.
Breathable
The porous qualities of bamboo fiber account for it’s breathability; clothing made of bamboo resists clinging during hot weather or exercise.
Antibacterial
Bamboo fabric contains a naturally occurring antimicrobial agent, kun, that prevents bacteria from cultivating on it, which means it helps keep you odor free.
UV Protective
Bamboo naturally provides added protection against the sun’s harmful UV rays.
Because of its antibacterial and UV resistant properties, bamboo fiber clothing is particularly well suited for performance and exercise wear.
