Organic and Eco-Friendly Products

A range of technologies have recently developed that utilize bamboo as the main fiber in fabric and fashion accessories.

Bamboo yarn can be used in its own pure form or alternatively it can be blended with cotton depending on what final texture is desired. In recent times bamboo has also been blended with such fibers as spandex and hemp.

History

Bamboo was originally used by the Chinese to weave shoes and hats. Bamboo hats were particularly popular in rural areas to protect farmers from the sun. In western areas of China bamboo was adapted to use as structural components in corsets.

Benefits

There are a number of environmental and health benefits to choosing bamboo. Some of these include:

1. Echo-friendly: Bamboo absorbs 35% more carbon dioxide than other trees. Research shows that if more bamboo was grown as a substitute for other trees it would have a significant effect on the current global warming issues.
2. Naturally Organic-When Bamboo is grown there is no need for pesticides or fertilizers. This makes it 100% natural and organic.
3. Hypoallergenic –Bamboo is 100% organic and natural and therefore does not contain in of the trace elements that cause irritation to sensitive skin.
4. Absorbent and breathable-Fabric woven from bamboo is porous in nature and has proved to be much more absorbent and breathable than other fabrics. This makes it ideal from towels and sheets.

Where can I purchase items bamboo alternatives?

Ettitude is a clothing manufacturing company that produces a range of clothing (for both adults and children), towels, sheets etc that are made from eco-friendly sustainable bamboo fiber and premium cotton. Silky soft and beautiful to touch, with all the wonderful attributes of bamboo and cotton, your precious little poppet will love wearing this comfy fabric against their delicate and sensitive skin!

Sustainable Living

Sustainable living is a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual’s use of the Earth’s natural resources. The idea is to live in a manner that is sustainable long-term in relation to the planet’s cycles and resources. Sustainability is a concept concerned with meeting present ecological, societal and economical needs without compromising these factors for future generations.

Sustainable living has been described for this century as ’shifting to a renewable energy-based, reuse/recycle economy with a diversified transport system’. Two factors related to achieving sustainable living include sustainable design and sustainable development. Sustainable design refers to the development of appropriate technology for creating sustainable living practices. Appropriate technologies could include the development of carbon sequestration, wind power, solar power, non-fossil fuel cars and so on. Sustainable development is the use of these green technologies in infrastructure.

One way to increase the sustainability of one’s lifestyle is to use eco-friendly, non-toxic and organic products and clothing.

Eco-Friendly Products

Ettitude produces a range of eco-friendly, affordable and unique products ranging from baby and children’s organic clothing to luxury towels. Their collection of baby clothing redesigns the basics in 100% organic cotton to be modern, practical, stylish, low-maintenance, durable and often multi-functional: from T-shirts to rompers, pants, sleepsuits, beanies and blankets.

Ettitude also offers a range of bamboo fibre bed and bath products that are highly absorbent, anti-static, hypo allergenic, incredibly soft and silky, and 100% biodegradable. These include hand towels, face towels, kitchen towels, bath towels, quilt cover sets and sheet sets.

Then there is their range of eco laundry products that are tough on dirt but gentle on your clothes and the planet. They remove stains, thoroughly wash and soften clothes, but contain no chemicals. Their laundry balls not only last for 1000 washes (approximately 3 years if you wash every day), but are refillable so you don’t need to throw them away. Their laundry balls, dryer balls and stain sticks are toxin free so the washing water can be used as grey water.

Bamboo

Bamboo is a highly versatile plant, used for a wide range of purposes throughout the world. The bamboo plant is found in diverse climates, and occurs frequently throughout East Asia, India, sub-Saharan Africa and in the Americas (south of the Mid-Atlantic USA). It is the fastest growing plant on Earth, and has been measured to grow as fast as 121 cm in 24 hours, and all bamboos grow to full height within 3-4 months.

Bamboo is eaten by Giant Pandas in China, Mountain Gorillas, chimps and elephants in Africa. Bamboo shoots are also used in a number of Asian dishes. It is also used in its fermented state across the Himalayas, such as the dish khorisa. In Indonesia it is used to make gulai rebung, which consists of sliced bamboo shoots boiled in coconut milk and spirces. They can also be pickled, used in various natural medicines (it is source of potassium), for musical instruments (such as the bamboo flute and bamboo organ), textiles and paper.

Bamboo Baby Clothing

Due to the fast-growing, renewable character of bamboo, as well as the fact that it contains natural anti-bacterials and anti-fungicides, bamboo is a great resource for organic produce. It also requires no additional irrigation or replanting, produces 35% more oxygen than equivalent stands of trees, takes in almost 5 times the amount of greenhouse gases, improves soil quality and helps prevent erosion!

In addition to all that, it can be used to create comfortable, silky, breathable material for baby clothing. Its natural antibacterial and antifungal nature means it is odor resistant and great for those with allergies. It is also 60% more absorbent than normal cotton due to the make up of the fibres. Organic bamboo clothing will prevent the leaching of toxic chemicals onto your baby, keeping them healthier as well as helping conserve the environment.