Benefits of Bamboo

Smarty Pants are the ethical choice for underwear. Bamboo is far more environmentally friendly than cotton from the way it is grown to the process of cultivation. SmartyPants are made from a 95% Bamboo fibres which is the most sustainable material available aligning with organisations values. 

Bamboo needs less Water
Bamboo requires 30% less the amount of water to grow than is necessary for cotton. Water is becoming more of a bounded commodity every day and many farmers don’t have the necessary water to grow their crops properly. Bamboo has always been a self sufficient crop that needs no irrigation and uses water much more efficiently that cotton and other trees. 

Bamboo is a Self-Replenishing Resource
Bamboo rarely if ever needs replanting. The miracle of bamboo is that it miraculously will sprout on its own and one acre of bamboo will yield 10 times more than one acre of cotton. Cotton needs harvesting and re-planting each year which can be a process. Some species of bamboo can grow up to 4 feet a day and can be fully harvestable within 3-4 years all while replenishing the crop on its own.

Stronger than Cotton
It’s no secret that viscose from bamboo is one of the strongest and most affordable fabrics to wear. Bamboo will outlast cotton in keeping shape, strength, and durability three times over when cared for properly. The care methods are simple and efficient and don’t require any special methodology. Bamboo materials also require less washing than most cotton which also plays a part in life cycle of a product. On top of this, the bamboo fibers require less dye that cotton for coloration, and are noted to keep their bright colors significantly longer. 

Softer than Cotton
Now, Egyptian cotton is a very coveted form of fabric and therefore is also very expensive. Viscose from bamboo has been compared to some of the most luxurious fabrics like silk and Egyptian cotton but costs much less. Another positive to this amazing soft material is that it is also hypo-allergenic and can be worn by more people without causing any allergic reactions or skin irritation whereas that is not always the case for cotton.