What Is Bamboo Fabric?
The term "bamboo fabric" widely refers to a number of different textiles that are made from the bamboo plant. Fabrics have been made from bamboo for thousands of years, but it is only in contemporary times that the process of making this hardy and fast-growing wood into fabric has been perfected.
The story of bamboo fabric is a mixed bag. While some types of this fabric are environmentally sustainable and produced ethically, other types may be harmful to the environment or the workers who make it. To ensure that you select the right type of bamboo fabric, it's important to learn more about the textile industry surrounding this plant.
Fabric name | Bamboo fabric |
| Fabric also known as | Bamboo rayon, bamboo yarn, retting, bamboo linen |
| Fabric composition | Semi-synthetic viscose cellulose extracted from bamboo or yarn made from bamboo fibers |
| Fabric possible thread count variations | 300-600 |
| Fabric breathabilityn | Very breathable |
| Moisture-wicking abilities | High |
| Heat retention abilities | Medium |
| Stretchability (give) | High |
| Prone to pilling/bubbling | High |
| Country where fabric was first produced | Countries in East Asia |
| Biggest exporting/producing country today | China |
| Recommended washing temperatures | Warm |
| Commonly used in | Clothing and household textiles |
