Comments on: Green Steal of the Week: Bamboo Tab-Top Panels & Valance

By: jennae

jennae — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:50:11 +0000

@Regina I agree with you that the material itself tends to be eco-friendly, and I love that it is naturally antimicrobial. But until I know for sure how pollutive the process is, I'll try to stick with organics, recycled fibers or tried and true green fabrics like hemp and linen. Bamboo will be a last resort before traditional cotton or synthetic fabrics. @Sheena Feel free to come back! @Jeffrey The process used to turn bamboo into a fabric is a very chemical-intensive and not very eco-friendly process. It is also not good for the workers who have to do it. You can read more about it here: Fabulous Fabrics: Why Bamboo Often Isn’t.

By: Jeffrey

Jeffrey — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:43:50 +0000

what ARE some specific reasons you now shy away from bamboo fabrics? i'm very interested to hear! Jeffreys last blog post..Your Interior Design is Killer...No, Literally

By: Sheena

Sheena — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:01:39 +0000

I had to bookmark these! Sheenas last blog post..Let’s Try Something Different

By: Regina

Regina — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:55:52 +0000

As of yet, I don't know much about the bamboo into fabric rpocess, but I am going to research it a bit. Unless the process is just plain hideous, I'd probably still use it. I like the antimicrobial properties and the fact that is is a quickly renewing resource. Reginas last blog post..Giveaway Alert!