· Bamboo is a renewable resource. Bamboo can be harvested without killing the plant, and it only takes a few months before the plant is ready to be harvested again. That makes it an environmentally friendly choice.
· Bamboo yarn, when not mixed with unnatural fibers, is biodegradable.
· Bamboo yarn is often dyed with more natural dyes that are safer for the environment.
· Bamboo fabric is naturally antibacterial.
· Bamboo also has ultra-violet protective properties.
· Fabric knitted with bamboo is quite breathable and cool and has great drape.
· Bamboo has a good luster, similar to mercerized cotton.
· Bamboo is strong, flexible, and can be softer than silk when spun into yarn.
