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MotoskinGraphix · October 3rd, 2006

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Originally Posted by gtsecc


	Ok, this looks definative to me. I got this by writing to the Apparel and Textile Education Xchange . here is their response: Thanks for writing. YES, in almost EVERY instance in the marketplace, fabrics being promoted as bamboo are really rayon and must be labeled as such according to law. Rayon can be made, as you undoubtedly know, from a number of different sources of cellulose fiber, including bamboo. However, once made into rayon, it would be difficult, or maybe the better word is impossible, to identify the source of that cellulose. So my understanding is that the FTC commission is allowing labels to read "rayon from bamboo" but you have to trust the source that the rayon really is from bamboo, as there is no proof other than the word of the manufacturer for the fact that the original cellulose came from bamboo. Now, I am told that you CAN make a fabric direct from bamboo fibers, but I have yet to see one. And when I do see one, I expect it to be very stiff and uncomfortable, probably worse than the jute in burlap. All the lovely, soft "bamboo" fabrics currently on the U.S. market are, indeed, rayon. Best wishes and please let me know if this answered your question adequately or not. P** B ATEXINC, Corporation 17738 Vintage Oak Drive Wildwood, MO 63038 U.S.A. Tel 636-273-6414 Fax 866-346-9515 E-mail .**@atexinc.com Visit our website at www.atexinc.com

Now that is a quality answer.....good job!!!!