Bamboo Fabric Qualities

  • Bamboo fabric has a natural sheen and softness that feels and drapes like silk but is less expensive and more durable.
  • Bamboo clothing is easy to launder in a clothes washer and dryer.
  • Because of the smooth and round structure of its fibers, bamboo clothing is soft and non-irritating, even to sensitive skin.
  • Bamboo is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal because of a bacteriostatis agent unique to bamboo plants called "bamboo kun" which also helps bamboo resist harboring odors. "Kun" is also sometimes spelled "kunh". The kun in bamboo fabric stops odor-producing bacteria from growing and spreading in the cloth allowing bamboo clothing to be more hygienic and to maintain a fresh odor.
  • Bamboo clothing is hypoallergenic.
  • Bamboo is highly absorbent and wicks water away from the body 3 to 4 times faster than cotton. In warm, humid and sweaty weather, bamboo clothing helps keep the wearer drier, cooler and more comfortable and doesn't stick to the skin.
  • The structure of bamboo fibers make bamboo fabrics more breathable and thermal regulating than cotton, hemp, wool or synthetic fabrics.
  • Bamboo clothing is naturally more wrinkle-resistant than cotton, and while it might still require ironing after washing, bamboo fabric can be ironed at a lower temperature than cotton. Shrinkage during washing and drying is minimal at warm temperatures.
  • Bamboo fibers and fabrics absorb dyes faster and more thoroughly than cotton, modal and viscose with better color clarity. Unlike cotton, bamboo fabrics do not need to be mercerized to improve their luster and dye-ability.