Creators Get Creative with Bamboo

Bamboo is something that almost everybody knows about. Often times we think about it in stereotypical terms. You’ll see it at a Japanese restaurant. If you take a trip to Asia, you’ll probably bring back some trinkets made from it. Maybe you got really into origami and bought some bamboo placemats. The fact of the matter is this, bamboo is becoming a hot commodity. Bamboo is a grass, and is one of the Earth’s most sustainable resources. Don’t just think that it’s good for the environment. The fact of the matter is that it’s good for business also. A product that offers such versatility is starting to be utilized more in a consumer hungry marketplace.

Decoration
Most Americans probably know somebody that has bamboo decorations around their home. Maybe you think it might be expensive to have such things, but the truth is that it is very affordable. So affordable in fact that a growing number of bamboo homewares to their offerings. Add a pinch of elegance with such items as bath caddies, shoe racks, step stools, and even laundry hampers. These items are practical for the home and can really stand out in your home.

Renovation
Have you been looking to replace the hardwood flooring in your home for a while? Bamboo has been in the flooring industry for several years. Early adopters were marketing it’s use all the way back in the 1980’s. Advances in technology and a softening of producers to the idea, has made bamboo a wanted product for flooring in 2017. Not only is bamboo flooring affordable, it comes in a variety of colors to fit any home. Also, it is naturally scratch resistant, meaning that your pets can do their worst and still leave the floor unscathed.

Wardrobe
It’s not hard to imagine that very few people think of bamboo as a fabric. The thought of it might make some people break out in an itch. This couldn’t be further from the truth about bamboo fiber. It can be woven so thinly that it is comparable to silk. In addition to that, it is a breathable fabric that wicks moisture from your skin. It also stands up to the wash and has a very long lifetime as a fabric. You can get basics like bamboo socks and underwear, but there’s an entire cottage fashion industry cropping up around the product. Women in particular will love the variety of colors it can be dyed, as well as its multitude of uses. You can wear it out for a night on the town or you can have it made into pajamas for sleeping.

Bamboo continues to flex its muscles in a market that is hungry for new trends and new materials. Would you ever own or wear bamboo clothing?

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