Small Plum Children’s Wear, this innovative line of clothing is great for young infants and growing toddlers. The durability and softness of the clothing is an essential for any small person’s wardrobe!
Why bamboo over other textiles-When considering all of the textile options for the Small Plum line, using organic bamboo as the base of the textile fiber has many advantages. There are many fine qualities of the material such as the silky hand, fiber strength and high absorbency. In addition, there are many environmental benefits of bamboo, some of which are described below:
Sustainability- Bamboo is one of our most sustainable resources. It is the fastest growing grass on the planet, and grows organically without the need for fertilizers, pesticides or irrigation.
Climate Change- Bamboo is helping in the fight against global warming through rapid CO2 sequestration. One hectare of bamboo sequesters 62 tons of carbon dioxide per year. This is especially significant when compared to the 15 tons per year carbon sequestration of a young forest.
Water Preservation- Unlike cotton and most other crops, bamboo requires no irrigation. According the United Nations, the material for one cotton t-shirt can require 2,500 liters of water. Organic cotton is even thirstier than conventional cotton, although organic farmers are actively working to reduce the water requirements!
Land Preservation and Harvesting - Land usage for food and other crops is under enormous pressure by the earth's six billion people. Bamboo grows very densely and yields up to 60 tons per hectare compared to the low 1-2 tons per hectare yield of organic and conventional cotton. With respect to harvesting, bamboo can be continually re-harvested with no damage to the surrounding environment.
Pesticide-Free Growth - Bamboo does not require pesticides, many of which are well documented to be toxic and extremely hazardous.
Becca
BCB Crew
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