Comments on: Fab Fabrics: The Pros and Cons of Bamboo http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/24/fab-fabrics-the-pros-and-cons-of-bamboo/ DIY for Environmentalists: Crafting, Making, Project How-to's, and more! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:37:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: DONNYGo http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/24/fab-fabrics-the-pros-and-cons-of-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-121362 DONNYGo Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:30:00 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1502#comment-121362 This is in response to where product is grown, cost of shipping, and I won’t comment on any chemical processes that are dumped on the poorest countries. The other day a contractor was telling me about a friend that raises crawfish in Louisiana shipped his product to North Carolina by way of China because that was the cheapest. Also, oranges grown in Florida are shipped to California and vice versa so they can be sold for higher prices. I have some Bamboo growing in Dallas TX. This is in response to where product is grown, cost of shipping, and I won’t comment on any chemical processes that are dumped on the poorest countries. The other day a contractor was telling me about a friend that raises crawfish in Louisiana shipped his product to North Carolina by way of China because that was the cheapest. Also, oranges grown in Florida are shipped to California and vice versa so they can be sold for higher prices.
I have some Bamboo growing in Dallas TX.

]]> By: bambubatu http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/24/fab-fabrics-the-pros-and-cons-of-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-121164 bambubatu Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:46:00 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1502#comment-121164 I love what you guys are doing here. We will have to share this on our blog http://www.bambubatu.com/blog/ and with our facebook fans. I hope you can do the same for us! I love what you guys are doing here. We will have to share this on our blog http://www.bambubatu.com/blog/ and with our facebook fans. I hope you can do the same for us!

]]> By: Fab Fabrics: Modal Made From Beechwood – Crafting a Green World http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/24/fab-fabrics-the-pros-and-cons-of-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-118142 Fab Fabrics: Modal Made From Beechwood – Crafting a Green World Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:04:54 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1502#comment-118142 [...] process to create Modal is similar to the one used to create rayon from bamboo. It’s an intense, chemical process that takes the pulp from natural beechwood to produce a [...] [...] process to create Modal is similar to the one used to create rayon from bamboo. It’s an intense, chemical process that takes the pulp from natural beechwood to produce a [...]

]]> By: Delia http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/24/fab-fabrics-the-pros-and-cons-of-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-116040 Delia Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:16:00 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1502#comment-116040 Another con: where is the nearest bamboo forest? So, let's add the energy used to ship this across the world. Another con: where is the nearest bamboo forest? So, let’s add the energy used to ship this across the world.

]]> By: DK http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/24/fab-fabrics-the-pros-and-cons-of-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-116039 DK Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:10:00 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1502#comment-116039 I totally agree with Lynn, there are pros and cons to everything but knowing what is a better alternative is great. A few years ago I first came across bamboo fabric while shopping for casual work clothes. I bought a cowl-neck short sleeve top in an unbelievably soft and drape-y knit fabric. I did a little internet searching when I got home, but didn't find any real info about bamboo fabric other than it was made using a process similar to rayon. I haven't used rayon in years because of the environmental issues in its manufacture (chemical-wise) and was disappointed to learn this. I'm really happy to now know about better options for making bamboo fabrics now and what to look for when I'm shopping. I totally agree with Lynn, there are pros and cons to everything but knowing what is a better alternative is great. A few years ago I first came across bamboo fabric while shopping for casual work clothes. I bought a cowl-neck short sleeve top in an unbelievably soft and drape-y knit fabric. I did a little internet searching when I got home, but didn’t find any real info about bamboo fabric other than it was made using a process similar to rayon. I haven’t used rayon in years because of the environmental issues in its manufacture (chemical-wise) and was disappointed to learn this. I’m really happy to now know about better options for making bamboo fabrics now and what to look for when I’m shopping.

]]> By: Lynn http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/24/fab-fabrics-the-pros-and-cons-of-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-116036 Lynn Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:30:00 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1502#comment-116036 I had heard rumblings about this, but this is a great article. Very helpful. Tweeted it because I don't think most people know this. Of course every single thing has pros and cons, but knowing what to look for that is BETTER is a huge service. Thank you! I had heard rumblings about this, but this is a great article. Very helpful. Tweeted it because I don’t think most people know this. Of course every single thing has pros and cons, but knowing what to look for that is BETTER is a huge service. Thank you!

]]> By: Bamboo Buyer Beware: Green Decisions Aren’t Always Clear-Cut http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/24/fab-fabrics-the-pros-and-cons-of-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-80676 Bamboo Buyer Beware: Green Decisions Aren’t Always Clear-Cut Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:00:34 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1502#comment-80676 [...] adds to your energy and water use cleaning them.  Making that luxurious bamboo cloth is frequently a toxic chemical-intensive process.  And the demand for this eco-friendly bamboo leads to clear-cutting of natural hardwood [...] [...] adds to your energy and water use cleaning them.  Making that luxurious bamboo cloth is frequently a toxic chemical-intensive process.  And the demand for this eco-friendly bamboo leads to clear-cutting of natural hardwood [...]

]]> By: Teresa Lewis http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/24/fab-fabrics-the-pros-and-cons-of-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-65802 Teresa Lewis Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:55:14 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1502#comment-65802 Rainforests cleared to grow bamboo! What about the American dust bowl of the thirties partly created by the extensive growing of cotton? As for bamboo viscose being created with lye being used isn't that how soap is made. The action of lye on oil or fat creating a new chemical called soap. At the end of the day it's not so much what clothes are made from but the amount of money that is wasted on disposable fashions. Buy fewer clothes and there will be more land left for wilderness and growing food Rainforests cleared to grow bamboo! What about the American dust bowl of the thirties partly created by the extensive growing of cotton?

As for bamboo viscose being created with lye being used isn’t that how soap is made. The action of lye on oil or fat creating a new chemical called soap.

At the end of the day it’s not so much what clothes are made from but the amount of money that is wasted on disposable fashions. Buy fewer clothes and there will be more land left for wilderness and growing food

]]> By: Teresa Lewis http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/24/fab-fabrics-the-pros-and-cons-of-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-65801 Teresa Lewis Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:33:23 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1502#comment-65801 Bamboo grows wild without the assistance from chemical fertilisers and pesticides unlike cotton. Fabric made from bamboo viscose is a natural moisture wicking agent. Moisture is taken from the body, on contact, and then instantly evaporates. Bamboo stays cooler in hot weather & warmer in cold. Bamboo is warm and soft to touch so is comfortable to wear like silk. The only problem is that it doesn't last long and holes form in the fabric so it needs to be mixed with another fibre. I thought I'd better mention some good points about bamboo fibres and fabrics. Bamboo grows wild without the assistance from chemical fertilisers and pesticides unlike cotton.

Fabric made from bamboo viscose is a natural moisture wicking agent. Moisture is taken from the body, on contact, and then instantly evaporates. Bamboo stays cooler in hot weather & warmer in cold.

Bamboo is warm and soft to touch so is comfortable to wear like silk. The only problem is that it doesn’t last long and holes form in the fabric so it needs to be mixed with another fibre.

I thought I’d better mention some good points about bamboo fibres and fabrics.

]]> By: Fab Fabrics: Greenyarn’s Bamboo Ecofabric : Crafting a Green World http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/24/fab-fabrics-the-pros-and-cons-of-bamboo/comment-page-1/#comment-33175 Fab Fabrics: Greenyarn’s Bamboo Ecofabric : Crafting a Green World Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:22:26 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1502#comment-33175 [...] talked last year about the pros and cons of bamboo. Like hemp, growing bamboo is easier on the environment than conventional fibers such as cotton. [...] [...] talked last year about the pros and cons of bamboo. Like hemp, growing bamboo is easier on the environment than conventional fibers such as cotton. [...]

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