Why is bamboo claimed to be better for the environment than other natural fibres?
For starters, it is fast-growing–the type of bamboo used for making fabric, commonly known as Moso, can reach a mature height of 75 feet in just 45 to 60 days. Bamboo not only grows quickly but rarely needs pesticides. If there is sufficient rainfall, no additional irrigation is required. It regenerates naturally through an extensive root system that sends out an average of four to six new shoots per year. Anyone who has ever planted bamboo in their backyard knows it grows fast and abundant. It can be harvested and harvested and it will grow again and again. And when your bamboo garment finishes it’s useful life, it can be returned to the earth, as it is 100% biodegradable. Bamboo fabric is not widely known, but considering these benefits, there is a considerable and growing market for bamboo fabric products. Bamboo is a wonder plant by all accounts. Its many uses include erosion control, watershed protection, soil remediation, and environmental greening.
