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How bamboo becomes viscose fibre
Short answer: The bamboo stalks are broken down into mass, dissolved in a liquid and pushed through fine nozzles into...
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How to read the fibre content on a care label
Short answer: The fibre content on a care label always appears in percent, with the largest share listed first. Visco...
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Microplastics from washing and where bamboo stands
Short answer: Synthetic fibres such as polyester and nylon shed plastic fibres when washed. Bamboo viscose, on the ot...
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What FSC means when it appears on clothing
Short answer: FSC means the raw material for a fabric can be traced back to forestry that meets certain requirements ...
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OEKO TEX Standard 100 and the limits behind the label
Short answer: OEKO TEX Standard 100 means the finished textile has been tested for a long list of substances that can...
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Where the bamboo for clothing comes from
Short answer: Most of the bamboo used for textiles is grown in Asia, mainly in China. The plant is a grass that grows...
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How to read a fibre composition label
Short answer: The fibres on a garment label are listed in descending order by weight. If viscose comes first, it is t...
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When your skin reacts to clothing
Short answer: Reactions are more often caused by residue from detergent, dyes or metal parts than by the fiber itself...
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When clothing smells after just an hour
Short answer: The smell comes from bacteria living in moisture and skin oils on the fibres, not from the sweat itself...
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The skirt that clings to your tights
Short answer: Static electricity builds up when indoor air is dry and the fabric is synthetic. Moisture in the air an...
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When clothing itches and what triggers it
Short answer: Itchy clothes usually come down to four things: rough fibres, hard seams, leftover detergent, or a tag ...
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Does bamboo clothing shrink in the wash
Short answer: Yes, a little, if it is washed hot or tumble dried. At 40 degrees and dried on a rack, shrinkage is min...
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