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Bamboo Fibers and its Application in Textiles- An Overview
By :   K. Saravanan, C. Prakash 
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Bamboo fiber has particular and natural functions of anti-bacteria, bacteriostasis and deodorization It is validated by Japan Textile Inspection Association that, even after fifty times of washing, bamboo fiber fabric still possesses excellent function of anti-bacteria, bacteriostasis. Its test result shows over 70% death rate after bacteria being incubated on bamboo fiber fabric. Bamboo fiber's natural anti-bacteria function differs greatly from that of chemical antimicrobial. The later often tend to cause skin allergy when added to apparel. 


Physical Parameters of bamboo fiber

Testing condition: Temperature: 200C Relative humidity: 65%

Item

Reference data

Dry tensile strength(CN/dtex)

2.33

Wet tensile strength(CN/dtex)

1.37

Dry elongation at break (%)

23.8

Linear density percentage of deviation (%)

-1.8

Percentage of length deviation (%)

-1.8

Overlength staple fiber (%)

0.2

Overcut fiber(mg/100g)

6.2

Residual sulfur(mg/100g)

9.2

Defect(mg/100g)

6.4

Oil-stained fiber(mg/100g)

0

Coefficient of dry tenacity variation (CV)(%)

13.42

Whiteness (%)

69.6

Oil content (%)

0.17

Moisture regain (%)

13.03

Rate

Grade A



Fineness:


Description

Fineness (dtex)

Length(mm)

1.33 / 1.56 / 1.67

38

2.00

45

2.22

51

2.78

51

3.33

64

76

5.56

38


Breathable and Cool


What's notable of bamboo fiber is its unusual breathability and coolness. Because the cross-section of the bamboo fiber is filled with various micro-gaps and micro-holes, it has much better moisture absorption and ventilation. With this unparalleled micro-structure, bamboo fiber apparel can absorb and evaporate humans sweat in a split second. Just like breathing, such garments make people feel extremely cool and comfortable in the hot summer. It is never sticking to skin even in hot summer. According to authoritative testing figures, apparels made from bamboo fibers are 1-2 degrees lower than normal apparels in hot summer. Apparel made from bamboo fiber is crowned as Air Conditioning Dress.


Green & Biodegradable


As a regenerated cellulose fiber, bamboo fiber was 100% made from bamboo through high-tech process. The raw material bamboo is well-selected from non-polluted region. They are all 3-4 year old new bamboo, of good character and ideal temper. The whole distilling and producing process in our plant is green process without any pollution. Our company manufactures bamboo fiber strictly according to ISO9000 and ISO 14000. It produces natural and eco-friendly fiber without any Chemical additive.



 

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Published On Tuesday, December 02, 2008
 
 
 

 
 
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