Bamboo is known as “the black diamond” in Japan and Southeast Asia, the use of bamboo charcoal fiber is an emerging trend in the fashion industry as manufacturers seek to combine fashion with functionality.
Green Earth News previously wrote about the many benefits of bamboo charcoal, so it should come as no surprise that those positives extend to fabric made from bamboo. Charcoal is created by heating bamboo to temperatures of 800 degrees and then the charcoal itself is processed and mixed with fabrics as part of the growing field of nanotechnology.
Nanotechnology is defined as the “understanding, manipulation and control of matter in the length mentioned above, whereby the physical, chemical and biological properties of materials (individual atoms, molecules and bulk matter) can be designed, synthesized or altered “. to develop the next generation of improved materials, devices, structures and systems. “Therefore, textile attributes, for example softness, durability, water resistance and breathability, can be improved with the use of nanotechnology.
The various positive characteristics of bamboo charcoal fabric include:
Easier on sensitive skin: the fabric inhibits bacterial metabolism and causes fewer allergic skin reactions than other fibers sterilized with antimicrobial agents.
Reduces Static Electricity Build-up – This is actually a conductive material, so it maintains a balanced charge on the fabric to reduce static electricity build-up.
Superior Washing and Durability: Bamboo charcoal fibers dry fast and because the carbon nanoparticles are embedded in the fabric rather than simply being coated on the surface, the fabric can be washed multiple times without any adverse effect on the qualities of coal.
Moisture regulation: Bamboo charcoal yarn has a cross section filled with various micro-moisture and micro-holes, so compared to conventional fabrics, it is better for moisture absorption and ventilation. The fabric keeps the user dry and comfortable on hot days.
While the technology of bamboo fabrics is still relatively new, it is only gaining momentum in Asia since the mid-1990s, its uses are becoming mainstream, ranging from clothing to carpets and bedding. As they look for more environmentally friendly fabrics that offer the same feel and durability as synthetic fabrics, bamboo charcoal is often a surprising but strong competitor.
Another good contender derived from the world’s most renewable resource, bamboo, is the viscose of bamboo fabric, which offers a wide selection of fashion trends, from bamboo clothing to bedspreads, baby blankets and luxurious bath towels.