Archive for July, 2009
While cotton reigns supreme as the worldâs most common choice for clothing, bamboo fiber is becoming more and more recognized for its beneficial properties when made into clothing. It feels and drapes like silk, but is much more durable and less expensive. Because the fiber has a very high soil release value, you can throw it into the washer and dryer like you would cotton. Bamboo is more antibacterial than cotton, and it wicks moisture away, making it great for your circulation and skin in hot weather or during exercise.
Bamboo womens clothing is great for women with sensitive skin because itâs hypoallergenic, meaning its organic fiber properties are non-irritating. Bamboo does not require pesticides or fertilizers, but cotton is one of the most pesticide-sprayed crops in the world. For the eco-minded, this is just another reason to wear bamboo clothing. Animal-lovers, donât worry about stealing the pandasâ food; there are more than 1,200 species of bamboo in the world and most bamboo clothing is made from a species that pandas do not eat.
As one of the earliest domesticated plant, hemp has many uses in our society. While it is, of course, associated with marijuana, it is therefore on the receiving end of many drug-related jokes. But hemp is always used for industrial, non-drug uses. To that end, hemp often creates products in a much more natural and less carcinogenic manner. One of the major examples is hemp paper. While tree-based paper releases dangerous byproducts, the same cannot be said of hemp paper.
Hemp is also associated with a more eco-friendly plastic, food, fuel, and even textiles. This last category is particularly prevalent. To that end, hemp is used in tee-shirts, shorts, and many other kinds of clothing. There are even hemp purses for the stylish and eco-conscious individual. And these particular individuals can even apply hemp cosmetics after sporting that stylish hemp bag.