| If looking after our planet is important to you | | | | that they can wear bamboo clothing without |
| then you will be extremely interested in the | | | | experiencing any of the reactions they get from |
| benefits of using bamboo, not only for clothes but | | | | other fabrics and this is especially important in |
| for many household products as well. If you are | | | | relation to people with respiratory problems. |
| also the sort of person who enjoys beautiful | | | | 3. Mildew resistance is a fantastic quality of |
| clothes but also insists on a high level of comfort | | | | bamboo clothing especially in humid climates. |
| then you will be amazed at the many benefits | | | | Clothes can be stored away and will remain dry |
| bamboo clothing has to offer. For those who | | | | and odour free. |
| have never experienced bamboo clothing before | | | | 4. UV resistant - great for sportspeople or |
| you will find it hard to believe how soft and silky it | | | | anyone who has to work or play in the sun. |
| can be. Certainly a long way from the image that | | | | 5. Naturally antifungal and antibacterial - this means |
| springs to mind of hard and prickly bamboo. So | | | | it stops the growth of bacteria and gives us the |
| read on and find out what we consider to be the | | | | confidence that we will not have body odour. |
| Top 10 reasons you should buy bamboo clothing. | | | | 6. Insulating qualities - bamboo has amazing |
| | | | insulating qualities and yet it also breathes. This |
| 1. Environmentally Friendly - bamboo grows | | | | means it will keep us warm in winter but cool in |
| naturally in many places which are not suited to | | | | summer. |
| traditional farming methods and it also requires | | | | 7. Moisture Wicking - bamboo has the amazing |
| very little water to grow successfully. It also | | | | benefit of drawing moisture away from your skin |
| regenerates naturally and can be harvested in 3 - | | | | which helps to keep you fresh and dry. This |
| 5 years which makes it a very sustainable crop. | | | | makes it ideal for sportspeople, trampers or |
| Another major benefit of bamboo is that it does | | | | anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors. Body |
| not require chemicals in its production. If this also | | | | odour can be a real concern for some people and |
| means that we then have clothing which we can | | | | so bamboo clothing could be just the solution for |
| wear in confidence that is safe and chemical free, | | | | giving you the confidence you desire. |
| then this must surely be a major reason for | | | | 8. Easy care - bamboo clothing is very easy to |
| purchasing bamboo clothing. Bamboo also recycles | | | | care for as it can be washed in cold water and |
| a huge amount of carbon dioxide. Bamboo | | | | needs a minimal amount of soap due to its natural |
| plantations are 35% more effective in recycling | | | | antibacterial and antifungal qualities. |
| carbon dioxide than a similar stand of any other | | | | 9. Comfort - bamboo clothing has a wonderfully |
| type of tree. This is extremely beneficial when | | | | soft texture so anything we wear which is made |
| we consider the rapid rate at which the forests | | | | from it, from our underwear to our hats and |
| around the world are being cleared. | | | | socks and everything in between, will always |
| 2. Hypoallergenic - bamboo fabric is naturally | | | | make us feel comfortable and relaxed. |
| hypoallergenic. This is an enormous benefit to | | | | 10. Gratitude - your family and friends will be |
| people who suffer from allergies. Often people | | | | eternally grateful to you for either giving them |
| suffer irritating and often painful rashes from | | | | the gift of bamboo clothing or even just for telling |
| wearing clothing which have been produced using | | | | them about its many benefits. |
| chemical processes. Often these people will find | | | | |