Bamboo Fabric
The Auroville Unit Gecko is famous for their bamboo clothing line. But what is so special about this unique fabric? We collected some reasons to have a closer look at their collection.
SUPER SOFT
Bamboo is to cotton what cashmere is to wool – a more soft and luxurious feel.
ANTIBACTERIAL
Bacteria do not live well in bamboo fabric. So it doesn’t get smelly even after many days.
UV PROTECTION
Bamboo fabric cuts out 97.5% of harmful UV rays, so perfect for holiday/travelling cover-ups.
KIND TO SKIN
For allergy prone skin, bamboo fabric is perfect. It’s anti-static and sits well next to your skin.
MOISTURE WICKING
Bamboo fabric absorbs moisture away from your skin, keeping you drier.
THERMO-CONTROL
Bamboo fabric is warm, thanks to its hollow microfibre (like wood), yet is also breathable. It performs well in all temperatures.
Bamboo is not only great for wearing but also very easy on the environment!
NOT THIRSTY
Bamboo only needs rain water to grow. Very little, if any, additional water is ever required.
BIODEGRADABLE
100% Bamboo fabric is 100% biodegradable.
GREATER YIELD
Bamboo yields the same volume as cotton from 10% of the land area.
GROWS NATURALLY
Bamboo thrives naturally without using any pesticides or fertilizers
GROWS FAST
Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world, so yields more often from the same plot.
SOIL SUSTAINABILITY
As a grass, bamboo is cut not uprooted, so is good for soil – particularly as it can grow on slopes not viable for other crops.
