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the reason we use cotton (or organic cotton) as a blend with bamboo (or hemp) is to get the feel right. i'm told that bamboo doesn't weave well without something to add body to the fabric. it is being worked on and it's likely that we'll see 100%bamboo fabrics soon.
keep in mind that the environmental benefit is huge even when a 70/30 blend is used. even when using organic cotton and thereby taking chemicals out of the equation the irrigation needs are reduced greatly. 100 t-shirts saves 74,395 gallons of fresh water. check out our benefit calculator.
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Bamboosa is also a bit higher priced because they knit their shirts in the US from imported fibre from China. I think most if not all other bamboo tees that I've seen are 100% made in China. Nothing against Chinese made goods, but sourcing locally is much better for the environment.
You have to market the eco advantages as well when selling bamboo. The product attributes alone will probably not justify the higher price to the $20 T-shirt buyer.
Bamboosa is also a bit higher priced because they knit their shirts in the US from imported fibre from China. I think most if not all other bamboo tees that I've seen are 100% made in China. Nothing against Chinese made goods, but sourcing locally is much better for the environment.
Strictly from an environmental point of view, why would it be better to import X number of tons of fiber then weave it in the US than to import X number of tons of pre-woven fiber?
In fact, it would seem to me that it would make more sense environmentally for production to be close to the source of materials, rather than close to the consumer. Among other benefits, you avoid shipping the waste material that will be created in the production process. It would also make it easier for post-industrial recycling of the waste-material.
In very general terms, the closer you can get source-production-consumption, the better, but you're right AustinJeff, there may not be a whole lot of environmental advantage in the case of fibre vs. finished product in bamboo tees.
Actually, I believe they import the finished thread so there's little additional waste product involved. Ideally we should be growing bamboo, and especially hemp, in the US, but that's a whole other thread.
do they have to be 100% Bamboo. The Continental 70/30 are nice....kinda the euro fit your looking for and softer than soft itself! I woear it at work under my uniform...wow a whole new man! They are quite thin too! light moisture wicking and feel like a million bucks. They have a nice hang/drap to them aswell!
We used to import fabric by the roll and cut & sew in Canada. There was a LARGE amount of waste generated by this practice and this was one of the reasons why we produce in China now. Another reason is definitely the cost involved but also the fact that by producing in an ethical manner we help to provide a role model as to how things CAN be done. We could produce much less expensively if we didn't care about where or how it was done.
Bob
I am looking for a manufacturer/wholesaler of bamboo t-shirts. Hopefully their styles/cuts will be along the lines of American Apparel or Alternative Apparel. Does anyone know of any? So far I have come up with Bamboo Textiles (Bamboo Clothes) and Bamboosa (Bamboosa - "Soft on You, Easy on the Earth"). Any other sources/ideas would be greatly appreciated.
I just attended a gift show in Phoenix. This supplier had a great assortment of bamboo shirts. Duwayne Mill Sales 800-743-7651 Also had For Bare Feet Originals
We've started offering A.S. Tees branded bamboo and organic products. This may be of interest.
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I am looking for a manufacturer/wholesaler of bamboo t-shirts. Hopefully their styles/cuts will be along the lines of American Apparel or Alternative Apparel. Does anyone know of any? So far I have come up with Bamboo Textiles (Bamboo Clothes) and Bamboosa (Bamboosa - "Soft on You, Easy on the Earth"). Any other sources/ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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I am looking for a Bamboo supplier in the Toronto Area. Specifically I am looking for tha Bamboo Charcoal blends and Bamboo/Cotton/Spandex blends. PM me if you are a supplier.
We actually need the fabric itself because we custom make our clothes for customers. Off the shelf tees won't work. We also need it made in Canada and do more than just tees.
Is bamboo just a nice green word for rayon? Isnt there a tremendous use of water in the fabrics construction and not so environmentally clean. Yes I know the plant readily grows and is sustainable but has the textile process actually caught up with its accolades. Isnt it like corn and ethanol in its passion but noy really an answer. Just a question as I do like the resulting fabric but just dont think its as clean as folks would have you believe.
I am looking for a Bamboo supplier in the Toronto Area. Specifically I am looking for tha Bamboo Charcoal blends and Bamboo/Cotton/Spandex blends. PM me if you are a supplier.
Jerico Sport is in toronto. I just received some bamboo shirts from them last week. Very nice!
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