Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants on Earth. Culms are ready for use in construction within three to seven years. Although still new in market, bamboo charcoal and bamboo fiber products become increasingly popular in recent years largely due to bamboo's enduring quality and eco-friendly nature. Bamboo charcoal is developed into bamboo charcoal deodorizer pouch cheap beats by dre, air purifier, water purifier, products in care of skin (bamboo charcoal and vinegar soap), foot, car, and bedding. Bamboo charcoal salt green tea toothpaste and bamboo handle toothbrushes are also available. Bamboo fiber products include towels, socks, brassiere, underwear, clothing, bedding, bags cheap beats by dr dre, baby series and more. Besides various designs of bamboo collapsible baskets & coasters, bamboo block placemats & trivets, bamboo kitchen wares & table sets, bamboo office supplies, bamboo is even made into a bamboo back scratcher massager to give you a helpful hand when needed. Bamboo crafts are created combining art and functions in the form of jewelry, fans and home decorations. Bamboo gradually finds its way to our kitchen, living room, bedroom, office, and enters every part of our lives. These are exciting product developments even for those who grew up eating fresh and dry bamboo shoots at the dinner table, sitting on bamboo stools and chairs, using bamboo pen holders in the study, and sleeping on bamboo mats for its cooling effect at night. For those who know little about bamboo, maybe it is time to get familiar with the concept of bamboo for living and many of its benefits. L* L( x% m3 W1 t% h( v7 k, ^' r
Bamboo Fiber : F$ P1 A; G; {The eco-friendly bamboo fiber is developed using natural bamboo as its raw materials, which is known for its tenacity, flexibility, abrasion resistance and softness. Bamboo fiber's unique structure of micro-gaps and holes allows maximum moisture absorption and ventilation. Bamboo fiber products are naturally anti-bacterial and odor combating. The bamboo fiber blend products such as socks, underwear and towels have demonstrated distinguished advantages in terms of moisture wicking, sweat absorption, and odor prevention.0 k6 c* w& r: y% l4 i1 T1 r
Bamboo fiber products enter our lives quietly from head to toe, from flooring to bedding. Just towels along, now we have bamboo hand towels, face towels, bath towels, spa towels, sport towels, hotel towels, beach towels, and kitchen towels. Bamboo towels are of various styles of plain, printed, dobby, jacquard, and embroidered if you desire. Bamboo fiber socks and briefs for both men and women are echo-friendly products with impressive characteristics. Being silky soft, seamless, breathable, absorbent, deodorant, and antimicrobial, they keep you dry, cool and comfortable. Bamboo fiber blend socks and briefs tend to be stretchable and stay amazingly soft even after repeated washes. 0 o) u, o- K, z: N0 P5 c9 {Bamboo Charcoal ) u- f0 j4 B2 r2 V- E7 JBamboo charcoal normally made from more than 5 year old bamboo through high-temperature carbonizing process in brick-kilns makes an excellent deodorizer and humidifier. Among many of its traditional benefits, a porous structure of bamboo charcoal has strong adsorption capacity to purify the air, absorb moisture, eliminate odor, block electromagnetic radiation, promote blood circulation and metabolism, and reduce fatigue. Eco-friendly bamboo charcoal deodorizer and humidifier pouch is developed to improve moisture and odor conditions, anti-mildew, pest control, preservation, permeability. These pouches can be placed in refrigerators, wardrobes, shoe racks, beds, pet houses, wooden floors, cabinets, flower pots and exercise backpacks. They are usually more effective to be placed in a small and controlled space. If placed in new cars, new houses with new furniture, they can improve the smell. These charcoal pouches are re-usable. To regenerate the odor absorbing and destroying power of the bamboo charcoal, it is recommended that bamboo charcoal pouches be recharged from exposure to direct sunlight for a few hours twice a month. 0 L @- t: M0 }0 s* B# DIt is believed bamboo charcoal can ease and tranquilize the mind as it isolates electromagnetic radiation and blocks electromagnetic waves; negative ions generated by charcoal with a penetrating power can release natural aroma, which can also produce a calm effect on mind. What is interesting about the pouch is this bamboo charcoal application somehow reminds us of how it all started thousands of years ago: a little pouch ornament named Xiangbao or Xiangdai contained mixed Chinese herb powder to expel the evil spirit and wickedness and to bring auspiciousness and prosperity, turning bad luck to good luck.7 g0 T" Q) x: s0 h0 S
Bamboo Cultural Elements . e' X2 |7 F2 @2 oAlthough it can be modern and contemporary, bamboo product design is deeply rooted in Asian cultures and reflects its traditional Chinese cultural elements. Here are a few examples. {' r) Q! D, s5 l
The Mahogany Colored Bamboo Block Placemat & Trivet Set, made of natural, strong, dense quality bamboo, appears to be sleek and contemporary. With each block in an interesting gourd plant shape, the set decorates and streamlines your dinning space with its Asian flare and Zen feel to it. 9 n: Z% x7 I2 y( I; Z/ h Y1 vBamboo collapsible baskets are of various patterns, and some are made to represent 12 Chinese Zodiac signs (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit beats by dre sale, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig). One popular bamboo collapsible basket is Rabbit, The Peace Maker, which features a bamboo carved rabbit. 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit, and the talented and affectionate rabbit seeks tranquility in life. The piece brightens your room and gets conversations going right away. Spiral-cut design with a unique folding feature, the basket collapses flat to be used as a handy trivet, hung on the wall as a piece of wood art, or to be conveniently stored away for travel. It is ideal to display fruits, pastry, potpourri, dry flowers, or anything to your taste. Bamboo Collapsible Basket (The Fish Factor) is designed with a shape of fish. Fish, the God of the Water, is the traditional symbol for (swimming towards) brightness, luck, fortune and prosperity. It is to bring prosperity and happiness with its deep spiritual meaning.% C! a* t. d; D
Bamboo Coaster (Qingming Riverside Scene) contains a set of six coasters with a bamboo holder. Made of premium quality bamboo, it is designed for function and style, and the work is inspired by Qingming Shang He Tu from Song Dynasty, one of the most famous Chinese classic paintings of all time. It details festive scenery of boats, bridges, shops and offers a glimpse at lifestyle, clothing and architecture of this unique historic period. Bamboo Coaster (Watertown), on the other hand, depicts, from multiple angles, a soothing and peaceful Watertown, the Venice of Asian. 8 ^0 n& R; Y- E' @4 }Due to bamboo's excellent properties and comparative advantages, as more people are aware of its benefits and its demand increases, it is not surprising to see there will be new bamboo products made available in the market. More bamboo products will be available for average consumers than just athletes, for example. Naturally replenishing with its dense, durable quality, bamboo is an eco-friendly, versatile, highly renewable resource, and a sustainable, ecologically responsible, green alternative to hardwoods.