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Bamboo clothing is a modern invention that originated as a desire for a greener planet. It is considered the ‘most sustainable natural fiber on earth with many extraordinary qualities’, along with being comfortable, durable, and stylish. [1][2]

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[edit] Organic

Unlike cotton, bamboos do not require a huge amount of water, fertilizer, or pesticide. They are the fastest growing plant of the whole world, taking a time span of approx. (approximately) 3 months to reach full height and 3-4 years for maturity. They are also known to improve soil quality in degraded and eroded areas of land due to its rapid spread in large areas, and they absorb carbon dioxide approx. 5 times faster than normal trees. In addition, bamboo clothing is 100% biodegradable, which means it can be recycled more easily. [3]

Because bamboo clothing is organic, its popularity can increase photosynthesis and reduce the greenhouse gas that adds to global warming. [4]

[edit] Fine quality

Along with being extremely soft and 'luxuriously' comfortable, it absorbs and evaporates sweat quicker(3-4 times better than cotton), it has a thermo-control system that allows your body to breathe easier in hot weather (2-3 degrees cooler) and keeps you warmer in cold(2-3 degrees warmer). It is an antistatic material, and it also cuts down 98% of harmful UV rays that attack your skin. Bamboo clothing is antibacterial and antifungal.

Besides these advantages, bamboo clothing has a smooth and round texture, with little chemical treatments that may irritate skin. Since it is also antibacterial, it resists the spread of bacteria on the skin. This makes it perfect for sensitive or allergy prone skin. [5][6]

[edit] Debates

Although bamboo fabric is considered eco-friendly and ‘the new silk’, there is a debate over whether it is truly as eco-friendly as many claim it to be. As a production step, harsh chemicals, possibly toxic - are used to break down the bamboo pulp from the plant. Despite the fact that bamboo clothing is still considered an improvement from synthetic clothes and unnaturally achieved clothes, many of its manufacturing companies are criticized and questioned for the way they produce these fabrics. [7]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Naturally Bamboo LLC, “Do You Bamboo? .” Naturally Bamboo. 2007. Naturally Bamboo LLC. 26 Apr 2008 <http://naturallybambooclothing.com/>.
  2. ^ Breckenridge , Jenn. “To Bamboo Or Not To Bamboo.” In The Loop; eco fashion news and reviews brought to you by Greeloop. 13 Mar 2008. Greenloop. 26 Apr 2008 <http://thegreenloopblog.com/2008/03/to-bamboo-or-not-to-bamboo/>.
  3. ^ Bamboo Clothing Ltd., “About bamboo clothing: Why is it better?.” Bam. 2008. Bamboo Clothing Ltd.. 23 Apr 2008 <http://www.bambooclothing.co.uk/why_is_bamboo_better.html>.
  4. ^ Fashion Organic Clothes, “Why Organic.” FOCS; Fashion Organic Clothes. 2007. Fashion Organic Clothes. 25 Apr 2008 <http://www.fashionorganic.cn/whyOrganic.asp>.
  5. ^ Bamboo Clothing Ltd., “Frequently Asked Questions.” Bam. 2008. Bamboo Clothing Ltd.. 25 Apr 2008 <http://www.bambooclothing.co.uk/why_is_bamboo_better.html>.
  6. ^ Fashion Organic Clothes, “Why Organic.” FOCS; Fashion Organic Clothes. 2007. Fashion Organic Clothes. 25 Apr 2008 <http://www.fashionorganic.cn/whyOrganic.asp>.
  7. ^ Breckenridge , Jenn. “To Bamboo Or Not To Bamboo.” In The Loop; eco fashion news and reviews brought to you by Greeloop. 13 Mar 2008. Greenloop. 26 Apr 2008 <http://thegreenloopblog.com/2008/03/to-bamboo-or-not-to-bamboo/>.