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Antibacterial Bamboo – What Does the Research Say?

Short answer: Raw bamboo contains substances that inhibit bacteria, but part of that effect is lost when the plant is...

Bamboo Myths – What Is True, and What Is Not?

Short answer: There are many myths about bamboo, both too positive and too negative. It is true that bamboo viscose i...

Does Bamboo Fabric Hold Its Colour? Colourfastness Explained

Short answer: Yes, bamboo fabric holds its colour well. Bamboo viscose absorbs dye deeply and evenly in the fibre, so...

Bamboo Jersey – The Fabric Explained

Short answer: Bamboo jersey is a knitted fabric made from bamboo viscose, the same type of fabric as a classic T-shir...

How Long Does Bamboo Clothing Last?

Short answer: With proper care, bamboo clothing usually lasts as long as similar clothing in good cotton, often sever...

Is Bamboo Hard-Wearing? Durability Put to the Test

Short answer: Yes, bamboo is durable for everyday use. Bamboo viscose has long, even fibres that tolerate daily wear ...

Is Bamboo Clothing Stretchy? The Stretch Explained

Short answer: Yes, bamboo clothing has a comfortable stretch. It comes partly from the knitted jersey construction an...

Bamboo Fibres – Nature's Technical Fibre

Short answer: Bamboo fibres have several of the qualities people usually associate with technical sportswear. They mo...

From Bamboo Plant to Soft Fabric – The Steps in Production

Short answer: The route from a bamboo stem to a soft fabric runs through six steps: harvest, chipping, dissolving, sp...

What Does FSC Mean? The Certification Explained

Short answer: FSC is a label for forestry. It means the wood or bamboo comes from a forest or plantation run to a set...

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 – What Does the Label Mean?

Short answer: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 means a textile has been tested for a long list of substances that can be harmful...

Are Viscose and Bamboo the Same Thing?

Short answer: No, but they are connected. Bamboo is the plant, viscose is the process. Most clothing sold as bamboo c...