Friday, May 10, 2013

BAMBOO FIBRE

HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT


Bamboo cellulose is taken from the inside of bamboo stalks and is crushed along with the leaves of the plant. This process is done in one place in China where they hold the patent for the process of producing bamboo fibers from bamboo cellulose. This company is Jiago Chemical Fiber Company. They produce tens of thousands of tons of bamboo fiber per year. When tens of thousands of tons of bamboo fiber is produced every year in one factory it seems it would be impossible to know which plants are grown organically or not. In the end that turns out to be irrelevant because the process of turning the bamboo plant into a rayon fiber to be used for clothing is done mainly with two chemicals, sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) & carbon disulfide.

PRODUCTION CYCLE


PRODUCTION CYCLE OF BAMBOO GOODS


ADVANTAGES

  • Superb natural softness, with a beautiful silky luster.
  • Moisture absorption that is 3 TIMES GREATER than that of cotton.
  • Natural anti-bacteria function
  • Soft and smooth like silk. It has the characteristics of being cool in summer and warm in winter.
  • Excellent ventilation and limited odor retention.
  • Anti static.