It's been around for thousands of years, most often used for paper production and home products, but in the early 2000s, researchers patented the use of bamboo fibers in fabric. Its use in textiles offers several benefits for the wearer and the environment as it's softer and more sustainable than cotton and competes with the performance and breathability of polyesters.
The cotton and polyester industries do not want you to know about bamboo and here's why!
The fine spun, all natural cellulose fibers create a buttery soft and silky skin feel in bamboo clothing.
Bamboo plants grow quickly without requiring fertilizer or pesticides. Further, they demand less water than other crops, making them a highly sustainable and an environmentally friendly resource. The absence of chemicals make bamboo apparel a wonderful alternative for wearers with allergies, sensitive skin, or those shopping for hypoallergenic clothing.
The fibers used in bamboo textile manufacturing are naturally covered in "gaps" which allow for superior breathability. Wearers benefit from performance that rivals polyesters while donning a fabric soft enough to be used for luxury bed sheets. These gaps provide exceptional moisture absorption as well as UV protection.
Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties are also an innate part of bamboo fibers. "Bamboo kun" is found naturally in bamboo plants and remains in the fabric even after spinning into textile form.
Can you believe these benefits are all naturally present in bamboo?!
These benefits are particularly valuable in outerwear because of the versatility they provide the wearer. Bamboo outerwear is light enough to be worn as a layering piece, yet provides the comfort, warmth, and performance of a standalone outerwear piece. One clothing purchase can be worn on several occasions and weather conditions.
Because of the variety of conditions where bamboo is beneficial, golf outerwear is a growing niche for bamboo clothing.
It's lightweight and flexible so it doesn't get in the way of your swing whether it's worn as a layer or a pullover. The UV protection provides coverage against sunburns without having to apply greasy sunscreen. The silky soft hand feel lasts all round long and it packs easily into a golf bag for easy availability on your twilight nine.
It is the ultimate material for a game played in unpredictable conditions!