Bamboo is an eco-friendly alternative to cotton, offering benefits such as no harmful pesticide use, 40% more absorbency than cotton, and lower water requirements. It is a self-replenishing resource that grows rapidly and yields significantly higher outputs compared to cotton. Additionally, bamboo fabrics are durable, hypoallergenic, and naturally antimicrobial, making them a superior choice for clothing and home goods.

1. Seven Reasons to Choose
Bamboo over Cotton
AN ECO-FRIENDLY CHOICE THAT OFFERS
SUPERIOR QUALITY AND COMFORT

2. No Harmful Pesticides
• Bamboo has always been grown
without the use of pesticides.
• 25 percent of the pesticides used
on American crops are used on
non-organic cotton.
• While the organic cotton
industry has reduced its use of
pesticides the process has still not
eliminated them.
•Bamboo is naturally resistant to
infecting pathogens and insects.

3. Water Conservation
Bamboo is a self-sufficient crop.
It does not require irrigation to thrive.
Bamboo requires 1/3 less water than cotton does.
This is because bamboo uses water much more
efficiently than cotton.
It is ideal for farmers who do not have access to the
necessary water to grow other types of crops.

4. A Self-Replenishing Resource
• Bamboo almost never needs to be
replanted and can grow up to four
feet per day.
• The ability of bamboo to sprout
without any assistance is almost
miraculous.
• Cotton needs to be replanted and
harvested every year.
•One acre of bamboo will yield 10
times more product than an acre of
cotton.

5. Strength
Bamboo blends produce fabric that is stronger than
cotton.
Bamboo is superior to cotton in several ways:
 Viscose from bamboo is one of the strongest and most
affordable fabrics.
 Bamboo can hold it’s shape exceptionally well.
 It offers three times the durability and strength.
Bamboo requires less washing and less dye for color.
Keeps bright colors longer than cotton fabrics.

6. Ultra Soft
Coveted fabrics such as Egyptian cotton are very
expensive whereas viscose, which has been
compared to some of the most luxurious fabrics,
offers a silken alternative for a much lower cost.
Another benefit of this material is that it is hypo-allergenic.
This allows it to be worn by anyone
without triggering an allergic reaction or unpleasant
skin irritation, which is not always the case with
cotton.

7. Absorbent and Breathable
• Many materials tend to soak in moisture from
the air and from our bodies.
• Material that can’t absorb moisture very quickly
results in moist clothing and bedding, which can
become very uncomfortable and can sometimes
cause skin irritations.
• Bamboo is 40 percent more absorbent than the
highest quality cotton and wicks moisture away
from the body much more effectively.
• This means that you stay drier and more
comfortable with bamboo clothing and bedding.

8. A Cleaner Product
Another benefit of bamboo is its antimicrobial
properties.
These natural agents work to reduce the amount of
bacteria that thrives on human skin and clothing.
Bamboo clothing, sheets, towels and even floor mats
maintain a fresh and clean smell for much longer
than other materials.

9. Learn More
Experience the benefits of bamboo first hand with Cariloha’s line of clothing,
bedding and bath goods. Learn more by visiting: http://www.cariloha.com/
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