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Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on the earth, it grows upto 98 inches in just 24 hours. It is practically a grass and is the tallest member in it’s grass family. They’re mainly found in Asia, Africa and in some parts of America. The most important quality of a bamboo is it’s renewable and environment friendly nature. The natural waxy surface of bamboo. This quality of bamboo makes it safe from general health hazards caused by chemically intoxicated paints. It can be soaked in it’s own resin thus making the surface impenetrable to insects, protecting from insect manifestation. Pesticides are not used while cultivating Bamboo thus making it an eco-friendly alternative. The cultivation of bamboo reduces pollution upto 35% in the atmosphere. Oxygen is also produced on large scale if bamboo is cultivated. The roots of bamboo keeps soil erosion in check , by creating a water barrier. They also consumes high quantity of nitrogen thus reducing water pollution. Alos, it’ll be a useful step to cultivate Bamboo near industrial areas as it will use the waste materials for it’s own growth. Thus, the use of Bamboo as an alternative should be encouraged to make our planet green and pollution free.

During the 1990s, what we processed and used to produce goods, foods, and clothing was unimportant, which contributed to lasting harm to our planet. Now in 2020, we are at a tipping point where major changes need to happen to reverse the damage done to our beautiful planet. And now ‘going green’ has taken the front seat in almost every industry. Even in the fashion industry, major manufacturing companies are beginning to use eco-sustainable clothing materials. One of the options is Bamboo. Not only does it grow quickly, but it is durable and, if processed properly, it will not leave a lasting effect on the environment. Due to the different perks that come with the use of organic bamboo for clothing and other products, there is a rise in demand.  What is the bamboo fabric? Bamboo, a type of tropical grass, grows on average four to six new shoots a year, naturally replenishing itself.  It is also the most biodegradable resource on our planet. Traditionally bamboo was used for hand-made paper production. But thanks to modern manufacturing techniques, bamboo pulp is now capable of producing bamboo fiber used to make yarn and fabric. Bamboo fabric is a textile made by pulping the bamboo grass until it separates into thin fiber threads, which are then spun and dyed for weaving into cloth. Bamboo fabric is incredibly comfortable and perfect for those who experience allergic reactions to other natural fibers such as wool. It absorbs water easily, which also makes it highly dyeable into many color choices. Fabric and garments made from the bamboo fiber are said to have an anti-bacterial quality, making it ideal for many applications. It is mostly favored by companies trying to use sustainable textiles because the bamboo plant is very quick growing and does not usually require the use of pesticides and herbicides to thrive. “Bamboo fabric” specifically refers to the number of different textiles made from the bamboo plant. Although certain types of this fabric are environmentally friendly and ethically made, other types where chemical procedures are used may be detrimental to the environment or the workers producing it. It is important to learn more about the textile industry surrounding this plant to ensure that you choose the right type of bamboo fabric. How Is Bamboo Fabric Made? There are several ways to turn bamboo into fabric The first process is a popular method used to make the silky soft bamboo fabric you find in sheets, and more. This “bamboo rayon” is produced through a highly intensive chemical process, similar to the process used to turn wood chips into rayon.   Rayon is essentially a raw material that has been converted through a chemical process. The final product of this process falls entirely into a category between naturals and synthetics.  Bamboo rayon is most widely manufactured by the so-called viscose process, which involves the dissolution of the cellulose material such as bamboo in a chemical solution to create a viscous pulpy substance. This is then pushed through a spinneret, and “spun” into the fibers that can then be made into threads and fabrics.  The chemicals used in the process are extremely toxic and pose a risk to human health. Approximately 50 percent of the toxic rayon waste cannot be seized and reused and goes directly into the ecosystem. Alternatively, bamboo cellulose can also be created with a closed-loop production process. In contrast to the method used to produce viscose rayon, closed-loop rayon production does not chemically change the cellulose composition, which results in a fabric being called strictly organic. Whereas the solvent used to produce conventional viscose rayon is waste and typically ends up in the ecosystem, solvents used in closed-loop rayon processing are reused over and over, reducing the environmental effect. The highest quality bamboo fabric is made from manufacturing processes that do not extract cellulose. Instead, a natural enzyme is used on crushed bamboo wood fibers, and these fibers are then washed and spun into yarn. This yarn usually has a silky texture, and the fabric made by this process is sometimes called bamboo linen. When this method is used to make bamboo fabric, it is not environmentally harmful, and the resulting textile is strong and durable. However, most types of bamboo fabric are not made with this mechanical process; to ensure that you’re getting high-quality bamboo fabric, make sure that it is manufactured with a mechanical rather than a chemical process. Benefits of Bamboo fabric: Antibacterial – Bamboo fiber has natural antibacterial and deodorizing Character. The bamboo has a unique antibacterial agent called “bamboo Kun” Highly sweat absorbent(moisture-wicking) – Bamboo fiber has a unique ability of breathability and coolness. The cross-section of bamboo fiber contains various micro-gaps and micro-holes, which does the function of moisture absorption and ventilation. With this unique property, bamboo fiber apparel can absorb and evaporate human sweat in a fraction of time It is also very warm in cold weather, because of the same microstructure as the warm air gets trapped next to the skin Naturally UV protectant – Due to anti-ultraviolet nature, it is suitable for making summer clothing, as it protects against ultraviolet exposure. Hypoallergenic eco-friendly fabric – Sometimes the growth of bamboo is approx 3 feet over a night thus being a renewable resource. The cycle of decomposition does not damage the ecosystem. It is 3-4 times more absorbent than cotton fabric. Where Is Bamboo Fabric Produced? Here are some bamboo facts: Bamboo has exceptional economic potential. The use of Bamboo in India has a long history. Millions of people in India depend on bamboo for housing, food, fuel, paper, and cloth. Bamboo and its related sectors provide income, food, and housing to over 2.2 billion people worldwide. India is one of the richest bamboo resources in the world after China in Bamboo production. According to the Forest Survey of India (FSI), in India bamboo, grows in 8.96 million hectares of forest area, which constitutes about 12.8% of the total forest area of the country. The government of India runs

Our planet has become over the years a dumping ground for garbage that has massive negative effects on our environment and future generations. With the ‘throwaway’ culture becoming more of a reality which appear to not be showing down, we’ll accumulate more and more pollution problems as times goes on, and the main culprit of all this pollution? Well the answer is plastic . https://youtu.be/IA9O9YUbQew By each passing day plastic has changed our lives . Being one of the financially cheapest materials to produce on the planet and it’s ability to take many physical forms,it’s been a game changer. Think of every cell phone you have owned, every toothbrush,the packages one open when purchasing from a store and even material’s used inside the car everything is made up of plastic. Plastic has been a staple in the growth of our culture, society and economic influence but over the years it comes at a fairly high price. It’s high use have destroyed our environment . In what ways,one would ask? Well, some include: 50% of the plastic is never used or recycled. It takes upto 1000 years for plastic to boodegrade. Over 1 million plastic bags are used every minute in the world. Creating plastic requires fossil fuels(oil) which increases our planet’s carbon emissions. Over 17 billion pounds of plastic end up every year in the ocean. These are just some of the reasons why using plastic is having a detrimental impact on our lives and environment and why we need to reduce our use of plastic. Year after year these problems only get worse when not properly addressing the issue of replacing plastic with a more a more eco-friendly, sustainable solution. There where Bamboo comes in to resuce. In recent years, Bamboo has been called the ‘green gold’ of modern times. This super power plant is actually is actually a grass which can grows quickly and it can grow anywhere.https://youtu.be/bGdMTIxU9Uc Bamboo can grow without fertilisers or pesticides. Bamboo is naturally is anti- bacterial and anti -fungal. Bamboo can regrow to adult size to be harvested within 3 to 5 years and it can grow in many different kinds of climate. Bamboo is biodegradable and it produces 35% more oxygen compare to any other plants. Bamboo naturally helps rebuild eroded soils and it never needs replanting. It’s an extremely durable material and requires far less water than similar plants. These all are amazing reasons why using Bamboo products as opposed to plastic ones is massively beneficial to our environment and future generations. The production costs of bamboo are extremely low due to the high volume of availability has well as requiring almost zero alterations to be made when producing products. Not only using Bamboo products benefit our planet in the long run but they work and looking amazingly well around the house. The natural style that now takes a major role in setting a house makes everyday have a comfortable and warm feel. From kitchenware to household items to decorative settings the number of uses bamboo has is incredible and only limited by one’s imagination.https://youtu.be/PMISsNR92DA

Bamboo are said to be eco friendly and are easily harvested and the product from bamboo are easily bio degraded.There are many bamboo product which is to be used for your home decor. These Bamboo product are Eco friendly for our society and could be bio degraded. It’s a very great deal for one to decor a new house or the old one.  People believed to follow a theme for decorating their home. Handmade Bamboo product could give your house some unique flavor.  Go on and follow the bamboo home decor theme. These are easily available always the crafty one .  WHAT IS BAMBOO? Eco friendly bamboo is much more sustainable than plastic and paper because it’s fast growing, renewable, absorbs large amounts of CO2 and produces more oxygen than other plants. Unlike trees, bamboo forests can rejuvenate themselves in 3 to 5 Years and thrive without the need to  use pesticides. Bamboo are bio degraded The origin of the word Bamboo comes from the Malay word “Mambu“. Malay is the national language of Malaysia and Indonesia. In the late 16th century (1590-1600) the Dutch named it “Bamboes” after which it got its Neo-Latin name “Bambusa“. Some of its members are giants, forming by far the largest members of the grass family. There are 91 genera and about 1,000 species of bamboo. They are found in diverse climates, from cold mountains to hot tropical regions. BAMBOO PRODUCTS AND TRENDS Global Bamboo Furniture Market: Overview The global bamboo furniture market is set to see steady growth pace over the forecast period of 2019 to 2027. The decent trajectory that the CAGR for the market will chart is set to create great opportunities for the players and would also improve the market worth over the forecast period. The said growth is primarily attributable to rise in infrastructural development worldwide, besides, the fact that bamboo is an environmentally friendly material adds to its popularity in a big way. A rise in construction volumes is set to fuel growth in the global bamboo furniture market as it is used in interior designing as well furniture. Bamboo product growth made the more awareness related global warming and helped in decreasing global warming Demand of bamboo are rapidly increasing in market that is good for both market and the consumer as well as our environment the most. Natural fibres are always the best choice of clothing.You have variety to choose cotton, linen or silk. Bamboo clothing are one of them. It’s fast-growing, cheap to produce, ubiquitous and versatile. It is easily and readily available. What makes bamboo product Eco friendly and sustainable? Removes toxins – As we could see there are list of reasons which are harming our mother earth like pollution wastes. Bamboo helps in removing toxin from the soil and air and creates a clean environment. Regenerates soil – Bamboo as a plant could be useful for regenerating soil  from pollution or ever diseased and the soil could be infertile.  Anti- bacterial and anti-fungal – We want a complete hygienic environment and bamboo are one of them . These bamboo product are not only one for decor but could lead a hygienic environment for our kids especially. Makes air breathable – Again one more essential way of living life happily. Air is essential for us and to breathe we need a good quality of air much less polluted air.  Renewable resources – bamboo is grass which can be harvested and grown again thus it could be renewable resource.  Stabilizing earth –  Bamboo plants do not need to be uprooted during harvesting, unlike hardwoods. This reduces deforestation means that the soil around the plant is not being destabilized, so it’s less likely to erode in wind and rain. Pest resist – Bamboo plants grow tall and strong without the use of pesticides, leaving less chance of any harm to insects or animals and less pollution.  Decreasing global warming– we could how from decades use of plastic is being continued which always creates a huge difference increases the fact of global warming . As the mother is being heated here is one good solution to have a good impact on our environment by consuming more and more bamboo products. BAMBOO A BETTER CHOICE: Ethical consumerism has also climbed the ladder of importance for many conscious consumers. Issues surrounding the payment and conditions of workers at all levels of the clothing supply chain have become big news. The transparency which makes eco and ethical clothing attractive also provides consumers the opportunity to see how their clothing is made. This includes information about whether workers are paid a living wage, what the conditions are like, and whether the resources are sustainable and supporting the local environment and community. Bamboo has a reputation for providing optimal comfort to its wearers. It is is lightweight, able to be formed into different surface textures and tensions, and is able to trap moisture in a way which synthetic fabrics can’t.There is largely attributable to an inclination towards home decor and furnishings. Bamboo versus plastic Plastic has been a staple in the growth of our culture, society, and economic affluence, but it’s come at a fairly heavy price. In what ways, you might ask? Well, some include: 50% of plastic is never reused or recycled. It takes up to 1000 years for plastic to biodegrade. Over 1 million plastic bags are used every minute in the world. Creating plastic requires fossil fuels (oil), which increases our planet’s carbon emissions. Over 17 billion pounds (8 billion kilograms) of plastic end up in the ocean every year. Bamboo toothbrush can replace with plastic ones. Bamboo chop board with plastic chop board. Bamboo straw instead of plastic straw. Some of the most used unique products for home decor are follow : 1. Bamboo wall décor 2. Pen pencil stand 3. Bamboo wall covering 4. Bamboo blinds  5. Bamboo furniture Links- https://reusaboo.com/30-eco-friendly-bamboo-products-to-reduce-plastic-use/ – https://thegreenhubonline.com/2017/11/27/how-sustainable-is-bamboo-and-is-it-really-eco-friendly/

Sustainable Clothing is the evolutionary shift in the world of fashion technology towards a more accommodating approach for environmental and socio economic aspects. Flourished in recent years, Sustainable or Eco Fashion is not only concerned with eco-friendly manufacturing of clothes but also in overall modification of the whole manufacturer-consumer experience. Easily put, sustainable clothing is a way devised by the fashion industry to serve the environment and to requite the society thus establishing a precedent for others to follow. Many global brands have joined hands in this pursuit by initiating a series of changes in manufacturing, designing, as well as promotion and distribution of clothes. One of the most efficient and popular practices in this regard is the use of ‘Eco-friendly Fabrics’. Eco-friendly Fabrics – The Hem of Sustainable Clothing Eco-friendly Fabrics as the name suggests are the least harmful for the environment. The textile extracted by minimising the use of chemicals and maximizing the sustainable practices are termed as eco friendly. Broadly considered eco-friendly fabric is an umbrella term for a wide variety and range of fibre made available without much tarnishing the nature. Most of these textiles are extracted from unconventional natural products whereas some are recycled and reused. What are these materials you ask? Well let’s read on and find out. 8 Eco-friendly Fabrics Bamboo Picture: Bamboo Fiber via Indiamart The first one to make our list is bamboo. Bamboo has been a part of our lives since long. Traditionally used in construction and manufacturing paper, it has proved its worth many a times. But thanks to the modern technologies, the usage of bamboo has now been expanded to the textile industries. Yes! you read it right, bamboo is now used to make fibre which is extracted from its pulp and is not only healthy for the environment but also is a wise choice for us as it is: Antibacterial Highly sweat absorbant Feels soft and comfortable Insulating Organic Cotton Picture: Organic Cotton Now you will think that cotton is already the most widely used fabric; there is nothing new about it! But there is. Cotton being the prominent fabric is cultivated with a use of 25% of world’s total amount of pesticides. Organic cotton on the other hand is a variant which is grown without the use of any toxic chemical, thus making it the new favourite of brands following the green initiative all over. Industrial Hemp Picture: Hemp Fiber Another sustainable option of fabrics is industrial hemp. It is a low maintenance fibre which uses minimum water and fertilizers.  Soy Cashmere/Silk Picture: Soy Cashmere Fiber Soy being a major source of protein has been an indispensable part of our plates. But now its use has been widened. The fabric is made of the leftovers after processing the soybeans into food.  Wool  Picture: Wool Wool has been a renewable source of clothing since time immemorial but there has been apprehensions regarding animal abuse attached to it. However, recently with the increased trend of sustainable practices there has been a boom in demand of organic wool which ultimately leads to a humane treatment of animals without any toxicity. Tencel  Picture: Tencel Fiber Made of wood pulp, tencel is a biodegradable and nature favouring option for eco-friendly fashion.  Recycled Polyester Picture: Recycled Polyester Fiber This is made from the cast off polyester and soda bottles. It reduces the carbon footprint by 75% than virgin polyester. Banana Picture: Banana Fiber Yes, you read it correctly. Banana is no more just a yummy breakfast treat but also an insightful alternative for ‘going green’ in terms of fashion. Also known as ‘Musa Fibre’, it is the next big thing in the global fashion industry. Banana Fabric is extracted from the inner and outer linings of banana peels. It is used in a plethora of items ranging from scarves to home decor accessories. Indian Brands promoting Sustainable Clothing The noble movement of sustainable clothing and ethical fashion has made its way to the Indian markets as well. Several fashion houses are opting for sustainable practices by embracing the changes. Sustainability however, is not new for us. India – the land of Mahatma Gandhi has always been an advocate of swadeshi organic fibres. With the advent of this renewed wave of ecologically cordial fashion, the contemporary designers are working wonders.   6 Indian Brands to Check out for a Greener Wardrobe Some of the commendable indeginous brands to check out are mentioned below: Doodlage:  Picture: All Patch Jacket by Doodlage Picture: Doodlage Launched by Kriti Tula in 2012, the label boasts exquisite shrugs, jackets and skirts. The brand has its aim fixed at achieving sustainability without compromising with variety, quality and design. 11.11/Eleven Eleven: Picture: 11.11 The ambitious and innovative project of Shani Himanshu and Mia Morikawa, the brand deals mainly in silk and khadi products. One of the most popular ideas of the brand was the creation of ‘Khadi Denim‘. Eleven Eleven also promotes organic dyes and printing. Bhu:Sattva: Picture: Bhu:Sattva Eco-friendly Fashion The brand owned by Jainam Kumarpal is based on 100% organic cotton. It’s research wing is also working towards blending several eco friendly fibres in order to revolutionize the sustainable fashion industry. Upasana: Picture: Upasana Organic Clothing This is a fashion brand with a potential to bring change. Upasana is not only pro in using sustainable practices but is also working for the promotion of local crafts of India. Various programmes launched by Upasana are aimed towards helping underprivileged craftsmen of India. No Nasties: Picture: No Nasties Organic Clothing No Nasties is a label dealing in 100% organic clothing. It also follows a policy for zero use of pesticides and a fair working condition for labourers. Ka-Sha: Picture: Ka-Sha Organic Clothes Owned by the Pune based, London College of Fashion graduate Karishma Shahani – Khan, the brand focuses on the ‘best out of waste’ – motto. From combining onion sacks with wool and ribbons to creating jackets out of plastic bags, the brand is all set to up the

Sustainable fashion can be defined as manufacturing, commercialization and use as responsibly as possible for clothing, shoes and accessories. Brands welcome this new transition from fair payment to natural textiles and dyes in the fashion industry. Today the customer has a responsibility to ensure that he or she knows the origins of his / her clothes entirely. Thanks to the rapid growth and high demand for clothes, the fashion industry has given the world many dangerous injuries. The days have passed. The collection of contemporary designers made of fabrics like Khadi and Hemp is now very important. Bamboo Fabric – A New Revolution A number of different textiles made of bamboo plant are widely referred to by the term “bamboo fabric.” Built from bamboo over centuries, the method of turning this durable and growing wood into a cloth has only been mastered in contemporary times. Although a certain type of this fabric is sustainable and ethically produced, another type may be environmentally or ethically harmful to workers. It is important to learn more about the textile industry around the plant to ensure that you select the appropriate form of bamboo fabric. Methods to produce Bamboo Fabric – Key to Sustainability Various processing methods may be used in order to transform bamboo from the plant to a tissue. The least harmful but the costliest are mechanical methods that split the bamboo into pulp. Chemical processes that can endanger workers in plants are more commonly used. Viscose rayons were designed originally to imitate the attractive qualities of silk in a semi-synthetic fiber. The bulk of the worldwide processed bamboo is viscose bamboo, which is inexpensive but has environmental consequences. However, the waste generated by the manufacture of viscose rayon’s is polluted with carbon disulfide, which can cause various problems in health. The highest quality bamboo fabric is made from manufacturing methods which do not remove cellulose. The crushed wood fiber is instead filled with a natural enzyme and is washed and spun into yarn. Typically, the thread is silky and is often referred to as bamboo linen. The method is not detrimental to our environment and the textiles it creates are solid and durable. Benefits of Bamboo Fabric Soft and non-irritating The fiber of bamboo is like silk softness. Since they have no chemical treatment, the fibers are naturally softer and more circular without sharp attempts to irritate the skin. Bamboo fabric is hypoallergenic and suitable for allergic reactors to other natural fibers, including wool and hemp. The bio-smooth fibers of bamboo are non-irritating to the skin and are suitable for people with skin irritation or allergies and dermatitis. Nevertheless, depending on the method used to manufacture the fiber, certain people can also suffer chemical sensitivities. Anti-microbial Bamboo is also antibacterial in that respect. Bamboos have antibacteria and bacteriuric biological agent known as “Bamboo Ken” to survive in the wild without pesticides and fertilizers and thus to survive naturally and to grow in the wild. This remains in its textile shape that this beneficial nature of the plant destroys all bacteria, which keeps the wearer fresher and smelling longer, which makes the fabric safer which hygienic. Breathable Bamboo is highly breathable, in comparison to many other fabrics. The natural bamboo plant is kept cool in the heat and is preserved in its fabric shape, much like its other properties. The micro-gaps in the cross-section were used to improve the absorption of moisture and ventilation of the tissue. As a result, the wearer will keep the heat about two degrees cooler and the cold colder. The fabric from bamboo, as it cuts 98% of harmful UV rays, gives the person wearing another beneficial benefit of bamboo factory, is also anticontact and UV defense. Highly Absorbent Bamboo conserves many of the properties of a plant in textile form. Bamboo can handle up to three times its weight in water and it is extremely water absorbent. This means excellent wicking ability in the bamboo fabric which removes moisture from the skin to evaporate. Bamboo clothing has built-in temperature control, making it ideal for both cold and warm climates. The breathable nature and walking properties hold moisture in the open during hot weather for greater comfort, while the warm air is trapped in their cross-sectional fibers. Sustainable Bamboo is amazing – one of the world’s most rapidly growing plants. Bamboos will fill up in a year once harvested and some plants grow 120 cm daily! It is a naturally prolific and resilient plant that needs no fertilizer or pesticides to increase its growth because bamboo is naturally harm resistant. That is made out of cotton or wood, which must be replanted at all seasons to achieve optimum production. It needs thorough spraying and watering. Eco Friendly Bamboo is a wonderland for the environment because it does not require chemical substances and very little water to grow. Bamboo extracts more carbon dioxide from the air than cotton or wood as though it was not enough. This releases more oxygen, which increases air quality in the environment. At the other side, cotton production needs substantial irrigation and chemical spraying, with up to 2700 liters of water being used in the growing cycle by one cotton T-shirt! The greener choice is by far Bamboo. Biodegradable Bamboo is 100% renewable and biodegradable and offers true peace of mind for conscientious consumers. When you don’t use a bamboo product anymore, you can rest comfortably, knowing that it will return to the earth and have a minimal environmental impact. On the other side, plastic, for the rest of your life, the lives of your kids and your grandkids, will keep clocking the world. To enjoy a commodity that has a low eco footprint and hardly leaves a trace. Conclusion Because the majority of bamboo fibers are manufactured in China, the manufacturing processes are difficult to track. Nonetheless, as the market interest in bamboo fibers is growing, greater pressure is likely to be put on manufacturers for transparency. Eco-certification can help ensure

Deep down you have a desire to do something for the environment? Of course, you should till there is enough scope left. One way to help the cause is simply switching to more nature-friendly clothing, which would not only benefit the nature but also provide you with an opportunity of luxurious clothing. Bamboo clothing is made without any usage of artificial chemicals and hence can be the most environment -friendly. It is cent per cent biodegradable and the best hypoallergenic clothing available. Unlike wool or hemp, it will make your skin very comfortable ensuring overall comfort and peace of mind. With the presence of Bamboo Kun, an anti-bacteria agent it can be grown without the use of pesticides making it a healthier and more hygienic option for clothing, at the same time keeping you fresh and odour free for a longer span of time. What good it does to your skin? Adorn yourself with beautiful bamboo clothes and bless nature along with your skin. It is kind to the skin: Bamboo clothing feels very soft on the skin and does not cause any sort of irritation which other materials could. It is extremely soft and comfortable keeping you fresh all the time. Controlled temperature: Clothes made of bamboo are temperature friendly to ensure coolness during summers and warm in winters. Bamboo keeps itself cool even on sunny days, and the same property is also applicable to its textile form with the micro gaps present in the cross-section of the fabric. It manages moisture: Bamboo is capable of wiping away the moisture on your skin to keep you cool, dry and comfortable all the time. It, therefore, becomes a good fabric to wear while exercising when your body temperature fluctuates. Bamboo clothes are undoubtedly a very good option for any weather all year round. Prolonged Freshness: Moisture is unable to find space on bamboo clothing which keeps it fresh for a longer time as compared to other fabrics. Since it is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, you can be sure to reduce the frequency of having to wash your clothes. Even while wearing it at once, you will be entitled to a fresher experience. Controlled temperature: Bamboo clothing keeps your body temperature controlled, keeping you odour free and helping you adapt to the weather conditions. It also provides UV protection from about 90% of the rays to your skin, saving you from skin cancer. What good it does to the environment? Adapting bamboo clothing doesn’t only profit your skin, but also the environment you live in. Bamboo products are sustainable products which do not destroy nature at any rate. They are 100% biodegradable and do not disturb the cycles of nature.  Helps clean the air: Bamboo is capable of releasing almost 35% as compared to other hardwood trees. It also absorbs as much as 5 times co2 from the air out of which two-third is often stored in root and soil system which stays in the ground. Pesticide-free: Because of its antimicrobial properties, the growth of bamboo does not essentially require pesticides which are a major reason for damaging soil, contaminating drinking water and harming the ecosystem. The extensive roots of bamboo also help bind soil and prevent soil erosion. Judicious use f water: Bamboo does not require more than a third of what cotton does helping in saving water. Ease in cultivation along with wider usage: It is easier to cultivate bamboo irrespective of the prevailing weather conditions. With that, it has got usage in different kinds of industries. Taking good care of your clothes All you need to do to take care of your bamboo clothes is to wash them using the gentle cycle, making use of lukewarm or cold water and preferring line dried. One must refrain from machine drying and iron on low heat if required at all. Eco-friendly Sustainable Clothing Brands With the increasing go green awareness, the bamboo clothing industry has also expanded. It has started making its presence in the fashion industry with designers starting to look for more eco-friendly options. Brands such as No Nasties, Inner Sense, Cherry Crumble California, Chlorophile, ZeeZeeZoo, UV&W, Little Kangaroos, Green Leaf Organic and many others have diversified their collection into making bamboo products. You can easily shop beautifully made clothes at various online websites with a wide variety to offer you.  Online sites such as Nature Fab https://naturefabstore.com/, Bamboo Tribe https://bambootribe.com/, Bamboo Organic Clothing http://bambooorganicclothing.com/about-us, Indiamart https://dir.indiamart.com/impcat/bamboo-t-shirts.html, Bamboo Body https://www.bamboobody.com.au/ and a lot of others provide you with an online facility to purchase bamboo clothing. Having known all this, you can now be sure that Bamboo clothing is all fit to be your one-stop destination providing all the necessary feature – saving the environment, benefiting your skin, keeping you fresh, easy maintenance and a good fashion element.

“I want to prove to the industry that there:s a viable atlernative financial model the world can benefit from. The effect of the clothing industry has more impact on climatechange than if the entire world signed the Kyoto Agreement.” Katharine Hamnett Fashion Designer Commited to ethically and environmentally sustainable fashions. What is Sustainable Fashion? Sustainable fashion is a philosophy that allows the society to become or act more conciously towards the environment. It also create awareness against the impact that fast fashion has on planet and workers. Sustainable fashion means meeting the current generation needs without compromising the future generation. Sustainable fashion can best be presented by creating sustainably designed products which increases the longevity of the garment. People these days wants to buy more garment every season at low cost even though their life span is so short that they needed to be discarded at the end of the season. Bamboo clothing “Not only does the bamboo fabrics have many benefits for shoppers who choose it, but it also allows the brands to jump into bandwagon of the eco friendly trend and therefore attract even more customer.” Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world which comes under the grass family and is naturally organic. The interesting fact about bamboo is that it requires no pesticides or fertilizers and needs little water to grow so it is basically eco-friendly. Currently bamboofabric is considered to be the trendiest sustainable fabric in the fashion world. Many fashion designers along with industrialist and economist are workin together towards introducing bamboo fabric and many other sustainable fabric in more efficient ways. Now that you know enough about sustainable fashion and bamboo, before moving towards how bamboo clothing is beneficial for both environment as well as consumer let me tell you some more intresting facts about bamboo. Here you go with the intresting facts about the bamboo grass. Bamboo plants are capable of growing upto four feets a day. Also bamboo plant tend to release 35% more oxygen as compared to other trees of same size. Bamboo matures within seven years also it doesn’t require to be replanted as it has vast root network that contineously sprouts new shoots. It helps to improvest soil quality and prevent soil errosion. Growing bamboo is considered sustainable for the environment. Bamboo fabrics have great quality such as softness, smooth flowing, gentle drapes etc. due to which it has recieved the status of eco fashionable in the fashion world. Pricing of bamboo is also economical when compared with silk and cashmere. The sales of bamboo garment is boosting day by day with increasing environment awareness among the people. Bamboo fabric is softer than cotton fabric and texture is more like silk. This is also one of the reasons of bamboo fabric becoming so popular. Benefits of Bamboo clothing Earlier in Asia bamboo was just used for hand made production of paper. But now bamboo pulp is also used to make bamboo fibre which can be than converted in yarns and fabrics. Bamboo fabric is a natural textile made from the pulp of the bamboo grass, the bamboo fibre is then made by pulping the bamboo grass until it separates into thin threads of fibre, which is then spun and dyed for weaving into cloth Benefits of Bamboo fabric: Antibacterial – keeps you odour free and feeling and smelling fresh Highly sweat absorbent (pulls moisture from skin for evaporation – moisture wicking) – keeps you dry Powerfully insulating – keeps you cooler in summer and warmer in winter One of the softest fabrics on the planet you’ll love the way it feels Naturally UV protectant – protect yourself from skin cancer Hypoallergenic – natural bamboo does not cause allergic reactions Most eco-friendly fabric on the planet – help save your planet The texture and softness of the bamboo fabric is similar to that of silk faberic. They are naturally softer and smoother with no sharp spurs which result in no irritation or etching to the skin. These are perfect for people who are more often tends to allergic reactions. Unlike many other fabrics, bamboo is extreamly breathable. just like the bamboo tree feature of keeping itself cool even in hot weater, it’s fabric also have tendency to keep itself cool. Bamboo fabric is also anti static and UV protective as it cut out 98 percent of harmful UV rays. This property of bamboo fabric keeps away the problems and diseases caused by the harmful UV rays.

Let’s be honest, our environment is getting worse each day, right? I think in the last few years, the words like global warming, climate change, water scarcity, air pollution, water pollution etc have become a part of our daily language. So much so, that we have become so conscious about how we can help save the environment. Like by replacing plastic bags with reusable bags, by trying not to waste too much food, and saving electricity and water as much as possible, etc. etc. But hang on, what about the clothes we wear? Is there a connection between the clothes we wear and the environment?Actually, there’s a very big connection. You know, it takes 2,700 litres of water to make 1 cotton T-shirt. Basically, this is the amount of water a person drinks in 2.5 years. And every year, almost 2 billion cotton t-shirts are sold world wide. Also, almost 100 billion garments are purchased every year, around the world. And the chances are that the piece of clothing will be worn just 7 times before being tossed out. And almost 93% of the used clothes end up in the landfills. And since our clothes are mostly made up of synthetic fibres, 60% to be exact, they’re not biodegradable. Synthetic fibres are not the only problem. Where the raw material is sourced from, and how the clothes are manufactured,contribute a lot to the pollution levels. And you know what, every year 50,000 tons of dyes are discharged into global water system from textile industries. So it’s not surprising that the fashion and the textile industries are the 2nd most polluting industries in the world after oil and gas. The UN says, the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global greenhouse emission, annually. We don’t mean to scare you. And it’s not like we should stop wearing clothes. Which is why SUSTAINABLE FASHION is the answer. And by Sustainable Fashion, we mean, those clothes that aren’t made out of synthetic fibres such as nylon, polyester or acrylic, but are made from eco-friendly fibres which can either entirely be from natural resources like wood pulp, hemp, jute, coconut, bananas and pineapples as well. Or can be a mix of both natural and synthetic fibres, which put less strain on the environment and can actually decompose in a shorter span of time. In fact, many major brands are moving towards sustainable fashion and supporting it. And that’s what today we’re going to talk about, we are going to list out top 10 eco-friendly sustainable clothing brands. 1. Lucy and Yak Lucy & Yak is a self-reliant, ethically and sustainably made clothing brand, devoted to endorse a positive environmental and social impact. Each one of its clothes (think boilersuits, colourful dungarees and cropped sweatshirts) is manufactured from organic fabrics and is produced by its factory in north India, where workers are paid four times the state minimum wage. All material and stationary is 100% recycled and biodegradable.Do check out at lucyandyak.com. 2. House of Sunny House of Sunny which is situated at East London produces just two seasonal collections a year, bucking the fashion for perpetual newness and never-ending drops. Clothes are recycled and denim is washed using e-flow technology reducing the quantity of water used and wasted. Repeat prints are used across jeans and shirts to limit waste material (placed prints create a lot of excess fabric)- also ensuring that each piece is slightly different and unique.Take a look at houseofsunny.co.uk. 3. SZ Blockprints SZ Blockprints is in partnership with a multigenerational family printing studio based in Jaipur. Using one of India’s ancient printing techniques, SZ Blockprints makes ethical clothes for men, women, children and the home. From chequered disco pants to easy-to-wear tunic dresses and sarongs, each handcrafted SZ piece can take up to 10 hours to make. The company will donate a portion of profits to the SZ Foundation, which works with local organisations in Jaipur to support vocational training and empowerment programmes for women. Do visit at szblockprints.co.uk. 4. Pangaia New attire essentials brand Pangaia uses bio-based fibres and materials from recycled plastic bottles to create their collection of colour-pop tracksuits and basics that feel effortlessly refreshing with a conscience . Natural botanical dyes from plants are mixed with antibacterial peppermint so that your apparel stay fresh for longer and every effort is made to ensure complete supply chain transparency.Check out at thepangaia.com. 5. We Are We Wear We Are We Wear is London-based body diversity as well as sustainability champions. The brand’s bold and colour-pop swimwear pieces are designed for daywear as well as for the pool and all styles are available across all sizes with flattering styles to compliment all body shapes. The Eco edit range is manufactured in Italy from unwanted waste materials such as fishing nets and and industrial plastics. Have a peek at wearewewear.com. 6. Birdsong Birdsong releases a collection of eye-catching closet staples that they call a ‘protest’ against the speedy nature of the fashion industry and the constant pursuit of trends. They are designed by women and made by women who face obstacles to employment. Fabrics are either ethical, sustainable or reclaimed alongside the use of eco. Do check out at birdsong.london. 7. Noctu Noctu attributes organic cotton nightwear and loungewear since 2009. All cotton used by the brand is GOTS (Global Organic Textiles Standard)-approved, making secure that no toxic chemicals are used in any part of the production cycle, and that workers are treated and paid fairly. Noctu also supports the World Land Trust and donates money from each sale to conserve and protect endangered wildlife. Take a look at noctu.co.uk. 8. Girlfriend Collective Each set of Girlfriend Collective leggings and cycling shorts starts with 25 post-consumer recycled water bottles accumulated and sourced in Taiwan, and ends with a spun fabric that is softer and more stable than single-knit jersey. The American brand is now accessible worldwide online. It endeavor to be as transparent as possible and aims to make every part