We Know What Organic Cotton Is But What Is Eco-Friendly Bamboo?
Going Green isn't a fad and it isn't going away. Bamboo is the new Green. Have you been asked if you are E.C. - environmentally conscious? Eco-friendly bamboo is being made into eco-friendly fibers. Fibers that do not require the use of any pesticides or chemicals to grow. They are disease free and naturally resistant to mildew and mold.
Hazardous waste endangers the health and safety of our environment. Some chemicals that are used everyday are considered hazardous waste. Chemicals and pesticides invade our drinking water and groundwater, polluting fish and other animals. Organic and eco-fibers grow without any pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
Organic and eco-fabrics are biodegradable.
"Made of substances that will decay relatively quickly as a result of the action of bacteria and break down into elements such as carbon that are recycled naturally." quote from Encarta, World English Dictionary
Synthetic fibers let off harmful toxins when they degrade.
Not only do these chemicals get in our water, but they are in conventional clothing that is worn next to our skin. If the substance in nicotine patches or the hormones in creams that are applied to the skin are absorbed into the skin... How can we be sure that the chemicals from conventional clothing isn't also being absorbed into our skin.
Hazardous waste endangers the health and safety of our environment. Some chemicals that are used everyday are considered hazardous waste. Chemicals and pesticides invade our drinking water and groundwater, polluting fish and other animals. Organic and eco-fibers grow without any pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
Organic and eco-fabrics are biodegradable.
"Made of substances that will decay relatively quickly as a result of the action of bacteria and break down into elements such as carbon that are recycled naturally." quote from Encarta, World English Dictionary
Synthetic fibers let off harmful toxins when they degrade.
Not only do these chemicals get in our water, but they are in conventional clothing that is worn next to our skin. If the substance in nicotine patches or the hormones in creams that are applied to the skin are absorbed into the skin... How can we be sure that the chemicals from conventional clothing isn't also being absorbed into our skin.
Bamboo Is Sustainable.
Maintaining Ecological Balance.
Bamboo is botanically classified as a grass and may be the most sustainable, maintaining ecological balance, natural resource the world has."sustainable: used to describe a system of exploiting natural resources without destroying the ecological balance of a particular area." quote from Encarta, World English Dictionary
Bamboo is a fast growing grass and quickly reaches maturity in about four years. Its root system is continually sprouting new growth and new shoots. This continuous sprouting makes replanting after harvesting the grass unnecessary. Bamboo does this all naturally without any chemicals, pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers.
Bamboo is naturally anti-bacterial
"Acting against growth of bacteria preventing, killing, or reducing the growth of bacteria." quote from Encarta, World English Dictionary
and anti-fungal.
"preventing or reducing the growth of fungi, or killing fungi." quote from Encarta, World English Dictionary
Bamboo Is 100% Bio Degradable.
Growing bamboo is eco-friendly. Bamboo plantations have no need for large petroleum tractors to plant seeds and cultivate the soil. Bamboo doesn't need agricultural maintenance because it grows naturally. Growing bamboo reduces greenhouse gases, because bamboo plants absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen.Bamboo can create 5 times more carbon than the same amount of trees and 35% more oxygen. Bamboo naturally absorbs 2/3 more carbon dioxide and releases 2/3 more oxygen than any other plant.
The quality of soil is improved and soil erosion is prevented by bamboos root system. This helps retain more water in the land without it draining into the river or lake. Bamboo plants reduce runoff and prevent water pollution through its high nitrogen consumption.
Bamboo plants create improved oxygenated air and balanced humidity.
Bamboo clothing and the plant are totally decomposable in the soil by micro organisms and natural light from the sun. This is all done because bamboo is 100% bio degradable and doesn't decompose into any pollutants.
Eco Friendly Bamboo For The Panda.
Bamboo Shoots Grow 24 To 36 Inches Every 24 Hours.
Bamboo is a fast growing grass and some strains of bamboo can grow 3 feet per day. There are over 1,200 different types of bamboo classified. The most widely harvested and used bamboo for product creation is "Phyllostachys Pubescens" or "Phyllostachys Heterocycla" commonly called Moso Bamboo.This is not the same type of bamboo that the panda eats.
Do You Have Allergies?
Clothing Made With Bamboo Is Hypo Allergenic.
Bamboo naturally contains an anti bacterial agent, bamboo kun, that prevents, kills or reduces the growth of bacteria. Tests have been conducted by scientists on the effects of bamboo kun. The test results showed that a large percentage of bacteria that incubates on bamboo fabric is killed due to bamboo kun.Along with being anti bacterial bamboo is also anti fungal and resistant to mildew. All of these qualities of the plant carry over to the fabric.
This is why bamboo fabric is the perfect material to make towels, bed sheets and clothing for people with allergies. The bacteria can not live in an environment and fabric that has bamboo kun.
More Clothing Being Made With Eco Friendly Bamboo.
Why Choose Bamboo Fabric?
1. Clothing can be produced without chemical additives.2. The high luster and soft feel of bamboo fabric compares to very fine silk and cashmere.
3. It is naturally anti static.
4. Bamboo naturally protects against the sun's harmful rays and is UV resistant.
5. Bamboo fibers are naturally anti fungal, anti bacterial and mildew resistant.
6. Bamboo takes natural color well and has good color fastness.
7. Bamboo fibers are porous making fabric that is breathable.
8. Bamboo also has natural moisture wicking, takes moisture away from the body and transfers it to the garment's surface to evaporate. This keeps the body cool and dry during hot weather and clothing doesn't stick to the skin.
9. Has excellent insulator and thermal regulating characteristics that maintain body temperature regardless of changing conditions.
10. Bamboo clothing is machine washer and dryer safe at warm temperatures. There is very little shrinkage from washing and drying.
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* 3 piece bath set include 1 bath towel (29" X 55"), 1 hand towel (16" X 29"), and 1 washcloth(11.5" X 11.5").
* These towels are made from 100% bamboo fibers. Bamboo towels are amazingly soft, even after repeated washings, they remain softer than the finest cotton towels.
* Because of the structure of the individual bamboo fibres (long hollow tubes), bamboo textiles are highly absorbent and have a strong wicking action for fast drying.
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- SkinCareGeek SkinCareGeek Dec 5, 2009 @ 6:48 am
- I had no idea you could even use something like bamboo for textiles. Shows how much I know, huh? Five stars for the informative lens Laniann!zoom
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- Heather426 Heather426 Dec 4, 2009 @ 12:49 pm
- Love Bamboo, love the lens! 5* and squid angel blessings to you.
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- Jewelsofawe Jewelsofawe Nov 29, 2009 @ 2:29 pm
- This is great! I am lensrolling it to my green lens and giving it a blessing!
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- AndyPo AndyPo Nov 20, 2009 @ 11:34 am
- Very interesting and a cute panda
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- HorseAndPony HorseAndPony Nov 11, 2009 @ 10:31 pm
- We love everything Bamboo and had many different types growing in our PA yard. One year we planted a variety that was of the type not aggressive. Well, it did grow 24 To 36 Inches every 24 hours and was extremely aggressive for our yard. While it was difficult to deal with it did remind us what an amazing resource it is. Great lens.
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Nov 9, 2009 @ 7:01 am
- I am a big fan of eco-friendly bamboo in all of its stylish applications.
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- Christine Christine Aug 29, 2009 @ 7:26 am
- Just started sleeping on Bamboo bed sheets,what a difference,Thank you so much www.sleepsossoft.com. To the readers here do go and visit there web page,excellent service and prices.
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- Photahsiamirabel Photahsiamirabel Aug 2, 2009 @ 6:04 pm
- Hi! I just called in and 5 starred you! Lensrolled it to a couple of mine too! Who knew you could do so much with bamboo? :)
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- mamam mamam Jul 12, 2009 @ 2:25 pm
- What is the actual processing of turning bamboo into fiber? Do they use chemicals? If so, are they organic? Is that organic and eco-friendly.
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- kab kab Jun 21, 2009 @ 8:19 pm
- It is amazing how many things can be done with bamboo.
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- Mickie_G Mickie_G Jun 1, 2009 @ 9:41 am
- Nice work. Lenrolled you to my lens about my potted tomatoes. I used bamboo for staking the plants. I also have two spatulas I used in the kitchen made from bamboo. 5*s
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- Ramkitten Ramkitten Jun 1, 2009 @ 3:36 am
- I had no idea bamboo was used to make clothing!
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- JenOfChicago JenOfChicago May 28, 2009 @ 8:14 pm
- Great lens - I got my first bamboo tshirt last summer and LOVE it!
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- MeltedRachel MeltedRachel May 25, 2009 @ 1:35 pm
- What a beautiful lens!
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- luvmyludwig luvmyludwig May 24, 2009 @ 4:35 am
- this is amazing! great job presenting the info.
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