Bamboo fibre
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Bamboo fibre is a textile fibre fabricated from natural bamboo and other additives. It is softer than cotton, has inherent antibacterial properties[citation needed], bamboo clothing has become popular in some fashion circles.[1]
Bamboo has gained significant popularity as a "green" fibre. Manufacturers tout the fact that bamboo can be cultivated relatively quickly, can be used as a cash crop to develop impoverished regions of the third world, and is a natural fiber (as opposed to popular synthetics like polyester) whose cultivation results in a decrease in greenhouse gases. [2] Still, significant questions have been raised concerning the environmental problems associated with the cultivation of land expressly for bamboo [3] and the use of harsh chemicals to turn bamboo into usable fiber for clothing. [4]
[edit] References
- ^ Properties Of Bamboo Fibre – Free Textile Industry Articles – Fibre2fashion.com
- ^ Is Bamboo Fiber Sustainable? Musings on the great bamboo debate. Planet Green. 22 Apr 2008.
- ^ Is bamboo really an environmentally friendly alternative to wood for making paper? buzzle.com, editorial
- ^ Shades of Green: Decoding Eco Fashion's Claims. The Wall Street Journal. 24 May 2008
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