fiber

1. Bamboo
Fiber
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2. Agenda
Introduction
History & Producers
Structure
Properties
Processing
End use
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3. Introduction
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Bamboo is a regenerated
cellulosic fiber produced from
bamboo.This fiber is made from
the starchy pulp of bamboo
plants.Bamboo fiber is
strong,flexible,can be softer
than silk when spun into yarn
and also natural anti-bacterial
properties.

4. History &
Producer
s
Bamboo botanically categorized as a grass and
not a tree, bamboo just might be the world's
most sustainable resourceThe first patents for
bamboo paper occurred in 1864 and
1869.Mordern bamboo clothing was first
introduced by Beijing University but commercial
use increased during 2004-2010.
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Worldwide distribution of bamboo:

5. Structur
e
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6. Propertie
s
Color :-Stoke,Schist, Antique, Desert Trail, Mahogany and
sienna
Tensile strenght:- 2400-2800 per square inch
Effect by insects:- Attacked by insects
Effect of alkalies:- surface became loose and existed gaps
Cellulose: (45-50)%
Hemicellulose: (20-25)%
Lignin: (20-30)%
Extractives: (2.5-5)%
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7. Processin
g
RAW
BAMBOO
BAMBOO
STRIP
STEAMONG
OF BAMBOO
STRIP
CRUSHING AND
DECOMPOSING
BIOLOGICAL
ENZYME
DEGUMMING
FIBER
CARDING
NATURAL
BAMBOO
FIBER
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8. Bath
Towels
Clothings
Soft
Bedding
Under-
garments
Socks
Apparel
T-shirt
End
Use

9. Thank you