I got an email today from Dharma Trading Company. I have ordered from them in the past, specifically their Habotai/China silk that I used to make a hammock.
I visited their website and noticed they are now selling Bamboo Rayon Fabric. From the website:
Fabric made from bamboo? Really?
Really! You asked for it and we, as usual, are happy to oblige. Here is an assortment of fabrics 100% and a blend made from bamboo rayon (the rayon process using bamboo instead of wood byproducts). Legally called Bamboo Rayon or Rayon Bamboo, it has the properties of being extremely absorbent with excellent wicking properties, and is also sublimely soft. Some sources even say it is antibacterial or antimicrobial and hypoallergenic. These properties make it a fabric that belongs next to your skin! They dye into radiant colors with our Fiber Reactive Dyes! Also, bamboo is a fast growing crop requiring little or no chemicals to thrive, making it a much more sustainable resource than non-organic cotton.
I had initially thought it might be a decent fabric to use in making a hammock, but looking at the specs it's a little on the heavy side. Properties sound like it might make a good lining for a quilt or clothing. Definitely interesting.
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