Bamboo has been used in China for thousands of years to make all kinds of everyday products, including textiles, building materials, and homewares. There are over 1000 documented uses for bamboo. Bamboo textiles have many fantastic properties that when combined make this a truly amazing fabric. It is breathable and cool, has a nice lustre, is extremely soft, has fast water absorption and is anti-bacterial. Bamboo fabric also successfully avoids piling and shrinkage problems. Bamboo also has many anti-bacterial qualities, which the fabric is able to retain even through multiple washings. This helps reduce and even eliminate bacteria that thrive on clothing and cause unpleasant odours.
In addition, bamboo fabric has insulating properties to keep the wearer cool in summer and warm in winter. Bamboo fibres are quickly emerging now in the fashion world. The fabric woven with bamboo yarn is light, almost translucent, and softer than cotton. It has a natural sheen that feels like silk or cashmere, but has the advantage of being machine-washable. The fibre is naturally smooth and round without chemical treatment. Finally, in-keeping with ASICS commitment to producing environmentally sound products, bamboo is enviro-friendly!
Overall, the versatility and overwhelming benefits of bamboo fabric make it an excellent choice for ASICS’ designers exploring alternative textiles and sportswear technology.
- Moisture Wicking
- Natural Fibre – Environmentally Friendly
- Super light with a brilliant handle
- Anti-Bacterial