While most of our shirts have been, and continue to be made from cotton, bamboo fiber shirts are slowly becoming the popular ‘go-green’ alternative. Both are natural plant fibers, absorb moisture well, and are strong and durable. The benefit of the bamboo fiber is that it is naturally anti-bacterial and is known for its breath-ability as well. Much like cotton, it is not only comfortable, but carries an extremely soft hand too. One more thing they have in common, China. Both cotton and bamboo are grown and harvested in abundance there not only to support their building needs, but their wildlife as well.
As we move into a consciousness that has us ever more aware of our connection with Mother Nature and the effects that human action has on her, the more we are propelled to purchase and support organic and go-green products. Many natural forming goods that we have taken for granted over the centuries are slowly fading away and the need for sustainable resources is in even more demand now. Bamboo is known as one of the fasted growing and spreading plants on the Earth, making it not only naturally highly renewable, but also a great source in improving soil quality in eroded areas of land. This, in turn, makes the soil more fertile for other plants to grow. In less than 5 years it is ready for harvest and a new batch is ready to follow right behind. With minimal chemical additives required to convert the bamboo plant fiber into textile fiber, bamboo is soon to becoming the next blessing from nature to hit the fashion runways of our own clothing closets and home dwelling spaces. From shirts to sheets, go-green. Mother Earth thanks you!
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