bamboo facts
bamboo
soft. natural. antibacterial. sensationally absorbent.
sustainable. biodegradable.
no soaking. no chemicals.
perfect for babies' bums.
why we love bamboo
Y we love how it grows
- Bamboo is the fastest wood growing plant on the planet (up to 5 feet in one day!)
- It is the most sustainable plant on our planet.
- No pesticides or fertilizers are necessary in the farming of bamboo.
- Requires very little water but can still survive flooding
- It is 100% biodegradable
- Bamboo regenerates naturally
Y we love how it feels
Have you felt bamboo fabric?
Bamboo is luxuriously soft, it is often described as feeling like silk or cashmere.
Y we love its natural properties
- Naturally antibacterial
- Naturally hypoallergenic
- Naturally super absorbent (60 – 80% more absorbent than cotton!)
- Naturally thermal regulating - cooler in summer and warmer in winter
- Naturally deodorising
Y we love how it helps the planet
- It releases larger amounts of oxygen than your average tree
- Its complex root system is fantastic for preventing soil erosion
Y we love how other cultures have used bamboo for centuries
- As a building material
- As a food source
- For music and art
- For Ayurveda and Chinese medicines
- As a mystic and spiritual symbol
about the bamboo in bumboo
- All our products are made with double sided bamboo terry fabric which is 90% bamboo and 10% polyester.
- The polyester content is in the backing of the fabric and helps to make our nappies more durable for all the wash and wear they will undergo.
- The loops are 100% bamboo.Our labels are 100% bamboo.
- Our bamboo is grown ethically on bamboo farms in
China - one of bamboo's natural environments. - The bamboo used for fabric production is a different species to that which Pandas eat.
- The bamboo used in our products is harvested at around 5 years of age.
turning bamboo into bumboo products
- Our fabric is made ethically in China. We like supporting textile workers globally when we know that they are paid and treated fairly.
- Our products are manufactured with love in Australia by our family in our home workshop.
