Fabrics from bamboo charcoal display amazing properties

18 Mar '09

1 min read

Domestic market for activated carbon is expanding rapidly with its applications seen in many industries. Bamboo charcoal filament yarns have uniform composition and high porosity, with abundant minerals, which absorbs moisture, deodorizes and even improves blood circulation. Bamboo charcoal filament yarns are used in sports wear, socks, scarves, curtains, bed linens, partitions, show soles and many others.

Bamboo charcoal fabrics posses' antibacterial and antifungal qualities absorbing odor, and other harmful elements from gases and fluids. This yarn has a cross-section with micro holes and hence posses better moisture absorption qualities. Absorption of bamboo charcoal is six times more than that of wood.

They are also capable to absorb far infrared rays from the environment and pass it to the body, thus improving the blood circulation. These fabrics do not include any chemical contents and hence are non-allergic in nature. The fabrics can be used in flooring materials, inner garments socks etc. This fabric is competent to strengthen the textile industry.

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