Bamboo fibre-wonder fibre from nature!

1. Air Conditioning Dress
Introduction:-
In the typically hot, humid and sultry Indian weather, what one wants is just some
cool, soothing breeze of an Air conditioner around you. But to posses an a/c is not the
ultimate goal or solution to achieving an exuberant and efficient work team at your office
place- where do you get power to run it!! Someone said – when you face any problem to
which you do not have a solution look up to God- i.e. go to the Nature!
Yes! We have this beautiful gift of nature to answer to our payers- Bamboo Fiber!
Bamboo fiber is made from Bamboo that grows widely throughout China. Starchy
pulp is a refined product of bamboo through a process of hydrolysis (alkalization) and
multiphase bleaching. Chemical fiber factories then process it into textile grade bamboo
fibers for apparel use. It is regenerated cellulosic fiber like viscose made by wet-spinning
process.
Physical Properties:-
Bamboo fiber has thinness and whiteness close to normal finely bleached viscose. It
has strong durability, stability and tenacity due to special cellulose molecular structure.
The cross-section of bamboo fiber is filled wit various micro-gaps and holes. This
contributes to its higher moisture absorption and ventilation characteristics. Due to this
special micro-molecular structure, it can absorb higher amount of moisture and also
evaporate human sweats very quickly (in split seconds). This quick moisture pick-up and
evaporation process leads to a cooling/ soothing effect in hot and humid weather.
It does not stick to skin and due to quick evaporation it helps in lowering the body
temperature by around 1-20 C. It has found wide usage / application in intimate apparels,
bath suits and towels. It has special luster and bright colours.
The biggest advantage is its anti-bacterial properties making it most suitable for socks
and undergarments. It prevents need for antibacterial chemical treatment a truly- Eco-
friendly product.
It also has very good anti-ultraviolet protection properties making it especially very
useful for pregnant ladies- protection to baby from harmful ultraviolet radiation and also
no skin allergy to mothers’ skin. Tests have proved that even after 50 machines washes it
still possesses excellent anti bacterial properties. It has 100% biodegradable by
decomposition process does not create any environment pollution.
1. Description of Bamboo Filters
Fineness (dtex) Length (mm)
1.33/1.56/1.67 38
45
2.0 51
2.22 51
2.78 64

2. 3.33 76
5.56 38
2. Composition Count Range
100% Bamboo 6s-40s
70% Bamboo 21s-40s
30% Tencel
70% Bamboo 30s
30% Tencel(core spun)
70% Bamboo 21s-40s
30% Combed Cotton
50% Bamboo 16s-40s
50%Cotton
Bamboo/Modal 16s-40s
ring spun
Bamboo/Corn fiber 16s-40s
3. Physical Parameters of Bamboo Fiber
Testing conditions: Temperature: 200C Relative humidity: 65%
Item Reference data
Dry tensile strength(CN/dtex) 2.33
Wet tensile strength(CN/dtex) 1.37
Dry elongation at break (%) 23.8
Linear density percentage of deviation (%) -1.8
Percentage of length deviation (%) -1.8
Over length staple fiber (%) 0.2
Over cut fiber (%) 6.2
Residual sulfur (mg/100g) 9.2
Defect(mg/100g) 6.4
Oil-stained fiber (mg/100g) 0
Coefficient of dry tenacity variation (CV) (%) 13.42
Whiteness (%) 69.6
Oil content (%) 0.17
Moisture regain (%) 13.03
Rate Grade A
4. Physical Parameters of Bamboo yarn
STANDARD QUALITY SPECIFICATION OF 100% BAMBOO YARN FOR
KNITTING
PARAMETER Ne10/1 Ne21/1 Ne32/1 Ne40/1

3. CV% Ne 1.65 1.46 1.31 1.34
UsterU% 6.95 8.95 10.14 11.39
Thin (C50%) 0 0 5 12
Thick (+50%) 3 6 16 32
Neps 6 9 39 54
Hairiness() 6.69 4.80 4.25 3.64
Elongation% 17.8 13.7 14 12.5
CV% Elongation 5.7 11.6 11.7 12.1
Tenacity (Cn Tex) 14.2 13.4 13.4 11.5
Humidity % 11.51 11.48 11.33 11.72
Spinning System Ring-spun
STANDARD QUALITY SPECIFICATION OF 70% BAMBOO/ 30% COTTON
YARN FOR KNITTING
PARAMETER Ne21/1 Ne32/1 Ne40/1
CV% Ne 1.35 1.31 1.21
UsterU% 8.28 10.05 10.31
Thin (C50%) 0 3 5
Thick (+5050 5 26 27
Neps 11.3 39 62
Hairiness() 5.09 4.16 3.95
Elongation% 7.2 7.2 6.2
CV& Elongation 14.3 12.6 16.1
Tenacity (Cn Tex) 12.1 12.4 11.5
Humidity% 9.2 9.1 9.5
5. Anti-bacteria Test
The following test is done by CTITC (China Textile Industry Testing Center)
Sample Bamboo fiber material Number 1 pc
Type Bamboo fiber decorating fabric
Date July 7th,2003 Finishing Date July
11th,2003
Test 1. China Textile Industry Standard:
guideline FZ/T 0102-92: textile anti-bacteria capability testing method
2. Testing bacteria
Test results:
Testing fabric 0 hour: Inoculated 24 hour later: Anti-bacteria rate
bacteria number bacteria number
Bamboo fabric 8.60 w 104 0.6 w 102 >99.8%

4. Cotton fabric 2.0 w 105 1.1 w 108
6. Color Fastness
Inspection item Accepted Unit Results Conclusion
level
1. 15 kinds of prohibited aroma amine
4-amido biphenyl 20 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
Biphenyl amine 20 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
chlorine
4-chlorin toluol amine 20 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
2amine 20 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
Amido azote toluol 20 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
2-amido-4-nitryl 20 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
toluene
Chlorobenzene amine 20 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
2,4 one/two 20 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
aminobenzene aether
4,4’one/two amido 20 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
two benzenefiredamp
3,3’one/two chlorine 20 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
aniline
3,3’one/two oxygen 20 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
biphenyl
3,3’one/two oxygen 20 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
biphenyl
2 oxygen biphenyl 20 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
4,4’ cymene 20 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
chlorobenzene
Toluene amine 20 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
2. Extractive toluene weight
As 1.0 mg/kg <0.2 Eligible
Pb 1.0 mg/kg 0.78 Eligible
Cd 0.1 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
Cr 2.0 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
Co 4.0 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
Cu 58.0 mg/kg Undetected Eligible
Ni 4.0 mg/kg 0.11 Eligible
Hg 0.02 mg/kg <0.02 Eligible
3. Formaldehyde content (rule 112) Eligible
aaa 300 mg/kg 4.0 Eligible

5. 7. Capillary Effect, Rupture Strength, and Rupture Protraction
Sample Bamboo fiber Number 1 pc
material
Type Bamboo fiber decorating fabric
Date Oct.31,2002 Finishing date 6 Jan, 2003
Inspection item’s guideline Capillary effect: FZ/T 010171-1999
Quantitative analysis FZ/T 01057.3-1999
Rupture strength/ protraction 3923.1-1997
Results
Inspection item a Result
Capillary effect (cm/30min) Warp 7.8
a Weft 5.7
Rupture strength (N) Warp 1010
r Weft 455
Rupture protracrion () Warp 21.5
a Weft 15.5
Quantitative analysis 100% bamboo fiber
Bamboo Nature Anti- UV
Bamboo nature anti –UV character (different from the man-made addictive) is
quite healthy and appreciated in the damaged environment today.
With modern industrial development, the atmospheric ozone constantly
undermined, leading to increased surface ultra-violet radiation. Its great drama of human
skin can cause harm. The UVa, UVB-band feed melanin generation, resulting in cerebral
cortex aging, and even cause cataracts, skin cancer and other ailments. Therefore, in the
ultraviolet increasingly high demand products. Bamboo fiber with the character of anti
UV, antibacterial character is quite appreciated by all the customers.
ANTI-UV TEST: TESTING CENTER
Testing authority: GB/T 18830-2002, UV. The effect was very pronounced anti-
ultraviolet; users are very satisfied with that.

6. Refers to the launch of solar ultraviolet wavelength of the electromagnetic wave
250-800nm.
Product characteristics: Superior UV shelter character
Look at the following fine results:
Fabric samples (same color, same count...),
Bamboo fabric (100% bamboo): the UV can not even get through.
Cotton fabric (100% cotton): the UV can get through.
The End-use of Bamboo Fiber
Bamboo fabrics are made by pure bamboo fiber yarns, which have excellent Wet
Permeability, moisture vapor transmission property, soft hand, better drapery, easy dying,
and splendid colors. It is a newly founded, great prospective green fabric.
Bamboo intimate apparels: Include sweaters, bath suits, mats, blankets; towels have
comfortable hand, special luster and bright colors, good water absorbance. Bamboo fiber
has such a sole function as anti bacteria, which is suitable to make underwear, tight t-shirt
and socks. Its anti-ultraviolet nature is suitable to make summer clothing, especially for
the protection of pregnant ladies and children from the hurt of ultra-violet radiation.
Bamboo non-woven fabric: Is made by pure bamboo pulp, which has same property as
viscous fibers. However, bamboo has wide prospects in the field of hygiene materials
such as sanitary napkin, masks, mattress, and food-packaging bags due to its anti-bacteria
nature.
Bamboo sanitary materials: Include bandage, masks, surgical clothes, nurses’ wears and
so on. The bamboo fiber has natural effects of sterilization and bacteriostasis, therefore it
has incomparably wide foreground on application in sanitary material such as sanitary
tower, gauze mask, absorbent pads, food packing and so on. In the medical scope, it can
be processed into the products of bamboo fiber gauze, operating coat, and nurse dress,
etc. because of the natural antibiosis function of the bamboo fiber, the finished products
need not to be added with any artificial synthesized antimicrobial agent, so it wont cause

7. the skin allergy phenomena, and at the same time, it also has competitive prices in the
market.
Bamboo decorating series: has the functions of antibiosis, bacteriostasis and ultraviolet-
proof. It is very advantageous for utilization in the decorating industry. Along with the
badly deterioration of atmosphere pollution and the destruction to the ozonosphere, the
ultraviolet radiation arrives the ground more and more. Long time exposure to ultraviolet
irradiation will cause skin cancer. But the wallpaper and curtains made from bamboo
fiber can absorb ultraviolet radiation in various wavelength, thus to lessen the harm to
human body farthest. What’s more, bamboo decorating product won’t go moldy due to
the damp. Curtain, television cover, wallpaper and sofa slipcover can all be made by
bamboo fiber.
Bamboo bathroom series: enjoy good moisture, soft feel and splendid colors as well as
anti bacteria property, which are well popular in home textiles. Bamboo towel and bath
robe have soft and comfortable hand feeling and excellent moisture absorption function.
Its nature antibiosis function keeps bacterium away so that it won’t produce bad odour.