Bamboo products are considered environmentally friendly because bamboo is grown without the use of herbicides and pesticides and other chemical harmful substances such as mineral fertilizers. It does not deplete the fertile layer of the earth, although it grows very quickly, some varieties can grow up to six meters in height in a year. Bamboo chopsticks, wallpaper, dishes, furniture were known for a long time and were quite popular. But they began to produce textiles from bamboo quite recently since 2000. Since then, the production technology has undergone only some changes, mostly remaining the same.
Bamboo fiber and fabric - production technology
There are two production technologies that determine the cost of products from this type of raw material.
Expensive, but environmentally friendly, since no harmful chemicals and decomposers are used in the process. With this method, the upper part of the bamboo stands out, like a skin, which is subsequently dried not in the open sun to maintain elasticity. Subsequently, after drying, the bamboo raw material is combed out by hand, using a technology similar to the technology of combing out flax. After this operation, the obtained long grayish-brown fibers are subjected to boiling and steam treatment, as a result of which the fiber acquires a snow-white color, becomes extremely soft and very pleasant to the touch. This bamboo fiber is further used as a filler when sewing blankets, pillows, mattress covers of the highest quality and environmental friendliness. With this method of manufacturing, bamboo fiber and bamboo fabric retains the greatest amount of nutrients that are contained in bamboo.
2. The technology, which is less costly in financial and labor costs, consists in crushing the core of dry bamboo, followed by transformation under the force of chemical reagents into a homogeneous viscose mass. Further passed through special drums, which form a tough pulp. Then it is subjected to the same boiling and steam treatment - then the manufacturing process repeats the first method, with the only clarification that useful substances that are afraid of the effects of acids and solvents, practically in the composition of the bamboo fiber and, accordingly, the bamboo fabric does not remain. However, the physical properties of the material are retained.
Bamboo fabric properties, advantages and disadvantages
- hypoallergenic, which is due to the structure of the bamboo thread;
- exceptional softness and silkiness makes the use of bamboo products for people with the most sensitive skin;
- very pleasant sensations on contact, clothes, as well as bedding bamboo want to be used again and again;
- high hygienic properties, such as moisture absorption - which is especially valuable in bamboo towels, which absorb 30% more moisture than cotton towels, as well as for bed linen in the summer, also for clothes, socks and underwear;
- studies show that bamboo fabric does not accumulate pathogenic bacteria and organisms, but, on the contrary, has the property of reducing their number by more than 90% in 24 hours, which makes the use of bamboo bed linen, towels and clothes especially justified under the hour of illness and in summer;
- bamboo bed linen, like towels, do not require ironing at all, on the contrary, after ironing, they lose their qualities, such as softness and velvety;
- bamboo bedding sets are recommended for use by mothers and especially infants, since this is one of the most environmentally friendly types;
- the disadvantages include the high cost of bamboo fabric, as well as creasing, which does not form strong creases, but still;
Bamboo fiber characteristics, pros and cons
- contains antiseptic substances in its composition, which helps to maintain a healthy microclimate during sleep;
- anti-allergenic, although it is a filler of natural origin;
- environmentally friendly, has no restrictions on use;
- does not emit harmful substances;
- very soft and elastic, it follows the contours of the body as if enveloping it, giving a feeling of warmth and comfort;
- has a hollow structure, due to which it absorbs a large amount of moisture, but at the same time dries quickly;
- air permeability at a high level, which contributes to the saturation of the body with oxygen during sleep, when the rhythm of breathing slows down;
- of the minuses, it is possible to note the high cost of products with bamboo filler.
Bamboo material myths:
- anti-aging effect, allegedly based on the healing substances of bamboo fibers has not yet been confirmed by the laboratory
- also does not possess any cosmetic properties, there is no confirmed data;
- and lastly, it also does not possess medicinal and healing special properties, except for the complete relaxation of the body when using bamboo tissue and fiber.
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