As the green trend continues to gain popularity and hopefully become a way of life for everyone, we all continue to find away to do our part, whether recycling, eating organic, taking public transportation etc… But another big trend is the use of natural fabrics.. such as cotton and silks… But Bamboo is gaining popularity as it is marketed as natural…

Yes, Bamboo is a natural element, but the process used to create soft and silky bamboo fabrics is comparable and is as toxic as those to create synthetic fabrics such as rayon. The Bamboo is put into vats or chemicals and acids to produce a fiber. This process uses a lot of water and creates massive amounts of pollution. Therefore, creating another form of rayon which produced similarly by using pine.

Post Processed Bamboo Fiber

The Federal Trade Commission has stepped in and is taking measures to regulate the chemically processed bamboo labeling from using any language such as natural, green or even rayon made from bamboo; that may mislead consumers to believe they fabric is environmentally friendly.