When people think of bamboo, the first thing that likely comes
to mind is the bamboo tree of Asian descent, followed by bamboo
chutes (common in Asian food dishes). Few people would think of
bamboo as a fabric. But bamboo fabrics made from pure bamboo
fiber yarns can make excellent Bedding and Towels. The trait of
interest in bamboo material is its unusual ability to breathe,
and its coolness. Because bamboo fiber is filled with micro-gaps
and micro-holes (a physical trait of the material), a bamboo
fabric has better moisture absorption and ventilation. Bamboo
fibers absorbs and evaporates human sweat in a split second, and
thus sheets feel cool and comfortable in hot weather and cozy in
cooler weather. There are more than 1500 species of bamboo
worldwide. The species most commonly used for textiles is Moso
bamboo (Phyllostachys Pubescens), which grows primarily in large
areas of eastern China. Bamboo thrives without pesticides or
fertilizers due to its unique antimicrobial property (called
Bamboo Kun). It is