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Bamboo Bowls Long Socks
The Bamboo Bowls Long Socks with the Australian logo are long socks made specifically for playing bowls. These socks are normally required to play in competitions. Containing Bamboo and Bamboo Charcoal fibres, these socks come with many perks. Though playing bowls is the main purpose for this bamboo sock, It is not the only use. Go to our online shop here
Being made of Bamboo fabrics the Bamboo Bowls Long Socks are super breathable. With moisture wicking ability these bamboo socks keep your feet dry, and free of sweat. As we all know sweaty feet is not one bit attractive or pleasant.
Being so breathable they are ideal for any sports. Comfort also being super valuable in sports The Bamboo Bowls Long Socks provide crucial support and breathability. With the Australian bowls logo these long socks are perfect for any sport but designed for bowls. If your interested, go have a look at our online shop for the Bamboo Bowls Long Socks.
Bamboo Hand Towel
Did you know it’s just as important to dry your hands as it is to wash them? A new study from the University of Bradford published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology showed that wet hands after washing increases the spreading of bacteria. With the Bamboo Hand Towels being very absorbent, this is something to be taken into consideration.
Bamboo in all forms is extremely water absorbent, in fabric it can take three times its weight in water. In Bamboo Hand Towels this becomes an awesome wicking ability, to remove the water from your hands and start evaporating it. Bamboo being four times more absorbent than the regular cotton fabrics, shows that bamboo is the best choice of material for a hand towel.
But as we all know practicality isn’t the only thing wanted in a bathroom accessory.
As the looks of your bathroom are important as well, with nine colour options there will be no struggle to find a hand towel to suit your bathroom. The Bamboo Hand Towel allows you to stay healthier, be more stylish and be eco-friendly all at the same time. If you’re interested, go have a look at the Bamboo Hand Towel in our online shop.
Women’s Long Sleeve Bamboo Tee Shirt
For those with sensitive skin, it is imperative to find the right clothing. With a non irritative fabric, bamboo is a soft and eco friendly option. As bamboo textiles are natural, lots of the irritation caused by man made ingredients will be gone. The Women’s Bamboo Long Sleeve Tee Shirt utilizes the hypoallergenic quality of the bamboo material.
This lightweight long sleeve is also biodegradable, able to return to the earth after use. The thermo regulating, coupled with breathability makes the Women’s Bamboo Long Sleeve Tee Shirt useful for any weather hot or cold.
Although this tee shirt is super practical, It is also great in the looks department. Though the colours fuchsia, black and white may seem basic some of the best outfits are made with a mix of simple clothing and accessories. With the Women’s Bamboo Long Sleeve Tee Shirt, skin sensitivity is dealt with while providing a gorgeous addition to the wardrobe.
Bamboo Towel Gift Pack
Bamboo is a renewable resource, its fabric form being the same. Our bamboo fabrics are derived from matured bamboo timber. The bamboo fields in China are sustainable because of the frequent dropping of leaves, these act as a mulch and fertilize the ground. Also because the timber regenerates so fast, every year new shoots sprout. This creates an extremely environmentally friendly crop, without the need to replant, even with mature timber being harvested.
This is one of the many reasons bamboo fabric is great. Even good for a gift. With the Bamboo Towel Gift Pack you can give someone a practical, and sweet gift. With supreme softness and lots of options these bathroom accessories will surely be loved.
The Bamboo Towel Gift Pack comes in nine different colours. It includes 2 Towels, 2 Face washers, 1 Hand Towel, 1 Bath mat. If you’re looking for a set of bathroom towels to gift someone else or yourself, the Bamboo Towel Gift Pack is the best choice. If this article interests you go have a look at the product at our online shop.
Bamboo Invisisock Quarter – 2 per pack
The Bamboo Invisisock quarter socks are designed for low cut ladies shoes, to keep the socks hidden. While these socks are designed for looks they are also made for comfort, providing an unseeable layer of relaxation. With the addition of bamboo materials being eco friendly these are something to seriously consider.
Bamboo fabrics have a natural wicking ability, to keep your feet dry when you sweat.Sweaty feet are natural, but uncomfortable and stinky, Both things you don’t want.The Bamboo Invisisock quarter socks are 30% better at reducing smell than regular cotton.They’re also 60% more effective at absorbing moisture than the regular cotton fabrics.With the odour reduction and the added dryness these socks will be pleasant to set to foot in.
Available in Black or White the Bamboo Invisisock quarter socks are suitable for any occasion.With the moisture wicking ability to keep your feet dry and comfy. The reduced odour to keep you smelling great. And the fact that the bamboo fabrics are natural, shows that these hidden socks for dress shoes, are a great investment. If you would like to purchase a pack (that includes 2 pairs) go have a look on our online store.
Women’s Bamboo Bikini Brief
Whether you’re interested in hitting the beach while summer lasts, or just looking for some swimwear, you’ve come to the right place. The Women’s bamboo bikini briefs are designed for just that. Available in a multitude of colours and sizes the briefs are also biodegradable. So you can help the environment and look great all at the same time.
The Women’s bamboo bikini briefs are the perfect bottom for your summer bikini, available in seven colours. With the massive range of colours and ten sizes to choose from, these bikini briefs will match your style, whatever it may be.
Bamboo clothes have many advantages, one of them being phenomenal softness. The silky touch of the bamboo fabric is unparalleled. But these aren’t just comfortable they’re also practical. Bamboo being lightweight and UV protective makes the Women’s bamboo bikini briefs perfect for exercise in the sun.So if you’re wanting a new bikini brief look no further, Go have a look on our online shop at this link.
Bamboo Extra Thick Socks
The Bamboo Extra Thick Socks are made of bamboo charcoal fibre. Bamboo Charcoal as talked about in a previous blog post, has many excellent qualities. One of them being the ability to absorb toxins from the soles of your feet. In turn this reduces odour and prevents smelly feet.
These socks are Extra Thick providing a larger layer of cushioning, while also ventilating nicely.Also being very durable our socks can take serious wear and tear.With the added comfort the Bamboo Extra Thick Socks are ideal for those with physically demanding jobs.
Available in eighteen colours, the Bamboo Extra Thick Socks are varied in colour to match the occasion. With odour resistant properties to reduce smelly feet. Being super hardy and ventilating. And finally being amazingly comfortable like all bamboo socks. These Extra Thick work socks are a must have. If your interested have a look at the price in our online shop.
Bamboo Sports Ped Socks
At bamboo sales we have a wide range of bamboo socks including business, work and yoga socks but the properties of bamboo may be most useful in sports socks. Our Bamboo Sports Ped Socks are a great all around sports sock.
Bamboo fabrics contain many great attributes, for example. Keeping your feet cooler in summer and warmer in winter. The Natural ability to be antibacterial and odour resistant. Supreme comfort and being more absorbent than cotton, keeping your feet dry and comfortable. The bamboo’s moisture wicking ability is needed to prevent your feet from smelling bad after activity.
With 13 colour options there is no shortage in choice. Being available also in standard school colours means the Bamboo Sports Ped Socks are applicable for most school uniforms. Although these socks are appropriate for the youth. Sizes include everyone, and with the range of sizes and variety of colours, there is a sock for everyone.
With bamboo fabrics being sustainable and biodegradable the sock will help the environment. Go have a look at the Bamboo Sports Ped Socks in our store.
Some interesting data about Bamboo market
- Growing stock is a major indicator of the extent of bamboo resources. Information on growing stock is also needed to estimate bamboo biomass and carbon content. The chart includes information from the participating Asian and African countries. Available information on the bamboo growing stock in Latin America is partial. About 332 million tonnes of bamboo growing stock was reported by the Asian countries surveyed.
- This pie chart shows the share of world bamboo resources by continent. Asia remains the richest continent, with about 65 percent of total world bamboo resources.
Bamboo Sales Stubby Coolers
Our Bamboo Sales stubby coolers, feature our logo, our website and some of our products, with the green letters and black background this stubby cooler provides an all round sleek finish. These are also great for enjoying a drink with your friends. And one of the results of a cold beer is cold hands, luckily that can be easily prevented with our stubby cooler. They also provide an affordable way to show off you favourite eco-friendly clothing provider. If you like the idea have a look at our Bamboo Sales stubby cooler.
Bamboo Socks
Our main focus is on bamboo socks, with our large variety of socks we have a pair for almost every occasion. From yoga to hiking socks, our eco-friendly yet comfortable range of bamboo socks are needed for a luxurious day of hard work. If you’re interested, go have a look at our bamboo socks.
Bamboo Towels
Our range of bamboo towels are eco-friendly and supper efficient. We provide Bamboo Towels all the way from hand washers to bath mats. If you believe that having good quality towels is important you will love our bamboo towels.
Bamboo Charcoal
There are multiple variants of bamboo textiles, bamboo charcoal fiber being one of them. Bamboo charcoal is made by heating the bamboo at 800 to 1200 degrees celsius. Then the charcoal of the bamboo is mixed and processed with the accompanying fabrics. This is the process that occurs to get the awesome bamboo charcoal textiles. Here’s a link to one of our products using bamboo charcoal.
Bamboo Socks
Us humans use our feet heaps. It’s important to keep your feet healthy, comfy and secure, throughout the day. That’s why we’re here. At bamboo sales we strive to provide environmentally friendly, comfy and durable bamboo socks for all.
The Global Bamboo Demand
The Ministry of Agriculture in India predicts that the global market for bamboo will reach $25 billion by 2017. The usable features of bamboo are in demand throughout the world.
Over 1 billion people live in houses made of bamboo. In India alone 2.2 million tonnes of bamboo is used for paper annually. The demand also extends into the renewable energy sector, where bamboo is used as a replacement for traditional energy sources such as oil and gas.
In terms of supply, Asia is by far the largest manufacturer of bamboo products whilst China is the biggest exporter. At present the market share of bamboo products is still marginal compared to wood products, nevertheless it is annually increasing. Most bamboo harvested for commercial use is from naturally growing stands, however in recent years, more attention has been given to bamboo plantations.
Bamboo is “the timber of the 21st Century” as per BBC magazine
Bamboo is being hailed as a new super material, with uses ranging from textiles to construction. It also has the potential to absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide, the biggest greenhouse gas, and provide some of the world’s poorest people with cash.
There is a rapidly growing recognition of the ways in which bamboo can serve us as consumers and also help to save the planet from the effects of climate change because of its unrivalled capacity to capture carbon.
“From the field and the forest to the factory and the merchant, from the design studio to the laboratory, from the universities to those in political power, people are more and more aware of this potentially renewable resource,” says Michael Abadie, who took up the presidency of the World Bamboo Organisation last year.
New technologies and ways of industrially processing bamboo have made a big difference, enabling it to begin to compete effectively with wood products for many markets.
It is estimated that the world bamboo market stands at around $10bn today, and the World Bamboo Organisation says it could double in five years.
The developing world is now embracing this potential growth.
Bamboo Information
How it is made?
Bamboo textile fibre is made from bamboo timber which has matured in many Chinesee forests for at least 4 years.
In summer, when new shoots reach their full height, they are marked with a year code which makes sure they are harvested at the right maturity. When harvested they are taken to mills where they are crushed and submersed in a strong solution of sodium hydroxide which dissolves the bamboo cellulose. With the addition of carbon disulfide it renders the mix ready to regenerate fibres which are then drawn off, washed and bleached to a bright white colour and dried. The resultant fluff is very long in staple and visibly finer than other fibres.
After that, they are spun into yarn, like any other textile fibre. The longer staple and higher tensile strength is what makes a tough, soft yarn – which is not as susceptible to wearing and fraying as many other yarns. This is what gives bamboo fabrics excellent durability. The hollowness of the fibre contributes to its very high level of absorbency.
The two main chemicals used in the process are sodium hydroxide and carbon disulfide. With an adequate ventilation and a careful process both elements are not toxic or poisonous.
Is it sustainable?
In China, as elsewhere in the world where bamboo is cultivated, bamboo forms a very dense root mat. Bamboo does not have a tap root like trees but has a root mass like other grasses. Bamboo is also partly deciduous with a lot of leaf and culm sheath drop and subsequent rejuvenation.
Therefore the bamboo forest floor is constantly covered with a thick cover of leaf mulch which, in turn, breaks down and naturally composts the soil. During heavy rain, any run off water is quite clear and clean, even on steep mountainsides, bearing testament to an almost complete lack of erosion.
Many of the bamboo forests have been there for hundreds of years without any need to replant them as they naturally constantly regenerate themselves with new shoots every year, even with regular harvesting of mature timber.
Bamboo yarns and textiles are produced without the use of dangerous toxic chemicals and no polluting residues remain in the cloth when it finally wears out and is discarded. It comes from nature and it is returned to nature in a smooth natural cycle. It has been grown and husbanded for thousands of years without environmental degradation. This means it is a complete sustainable fiber. Very few crops can make this claim.
Main properties
Bamboo fibre has many excellent properties that make it ideal for processing into textiles.
- Smooth, Soft and Luxurious Feel: Bamboo fiber can be softer even than silk fiber when spun into yarn. It has a basic round surface which makes it very smooth and to sit perfectly next to the skin.
- Good Absorption Ability: Bamboo fiber absorbs and evaporates sweat very quickly. It’s ultimate breathability keeps the wearer comfortable and dry for a very longer period. It is 3-4 times more absorbent than cotton fabrics.
- Temperature Adaptability: Fabrics made from bamboo fiber are highly breathable in hot weather and also keep the wearer warmer in cold season. Bamboo is naturally cool to the touch. The cross-section of the bamboo fiber is filled with various micro-gaps and micro-holes leading to much better moisture absorption and ventilation. It is also very warm in cold weather, because of the same micro structure as the warm air gets trapped next to the skin.
- Antibacterial: Bamboo is naturally antibacterial, antifungal and anti-static. Many tests have been conducted whose results show over 70% death rate after bacteria was incubated on bamboo fiber fabric. Tests shows that, even after fifty washes, bamboo fabric still possessed these properties. It makes bamboo fabrics healthier, germ free and odor free.
- Health care: Surveys show that amino acids that are contained in bamboo give positive impacts on people’s skin improving its energetic balance (e.g. Bamboo charcoal health socks).
- Environmentally friendly: Bamboo is the most revivable natural recourse. Its cultivation does not require fertilizer sand pesticides, thus, it makes no negative effect on the environment. Moreover, its quick growth and absence of pollution in places of developing make impossible the accumulation of harmful substances in its trunks. Bamboo fiber is decayed in soil by microorganisms due to which the environment is not polluted at all.
Its applications
After gaining popularity as a green fiber, bamboo has found place in significant fashion circles and textile uses.
- Bamboo Clothing: The inherent anti fungal and antibacterial properties of bamboo fabrics make it suitable for such clothing as underwear, t-shirt and socks. It is especially preferred for making summer clothing as it gives protection against UV rays and for being naturally cool. The softness, sheen and drapability of bamboo fabric make it suitable for fashion clothing and accessories. As it has good absorption and is breathable, it can be used in making any type of garments especially sports wear and inner wear. The softness of bamboo yarn also makes it ideal for infant wear.
- Bathroom Textiles: Bamboo fabric is increasingly being used in making bathroom furnishings. Bamboo bath towels and bath robes have soft and comfortable feel and excellent moisture absorption capability. The natural antibiotic property provides hygienic conditions as well as prevents bad odour. They are also suitable for making bath mats due to good absorbency.
- Home Furnishings Fabrics: Bamboo fabric has also come to occupy important place in manufacturing of home furnishings due its many qualities including, softness, strength, & durability among others. It is used in making cushion covers, table linen, bed linen, curtains, beddings and pillow, kitchen linen etc. Wallpapers and curtains made from bamboo fabric can absorb ultraviolet radiation very well. Upholstery fabrics are usually made with bamboo blends.
- Non woven fabrics: Bamboo pulp is also used for making non woven fabrics that are then used in realizing hygiene products such as sanitary napkin, masks, mattress, absorbent pads, food-packing bags. Again, they are preferred for such items due to anti-bacteria and absorption properties.
- Medical and Hygienic Clothing & Products: Apart from non wovens, bamboo fabric itself is also used in the production of such items as textiles for surgical practices including masks, bandage, gowns etc. apart from linens, towels and drapes in hospitals.