Bamboo Textiles

Bamboo has a natural sheen and feels similar to silk or cashmere. We use a blend of 30% cotton and 70% Bamboo for our t-shirts. We have determined that this is the best balance to produce a soft jersey fabric that is durable and minimizes pilling.

Bamboo is the world's fastest growing plant, sometimes rising several feet in a day.

Only 10% of the vast Bamboo forests are given over to commercial use, only some strains of bamboo are suitable for making clothing.

Bamboo's Benefits:

  • Bamboo grows without the aid of fertilizers, pesticides or any chemical assistance
  • Bamboo fabric is antibacterial, antifungal and antistatic
  • 3.4 Bamboo absorbs water 3-4 times better than cotton
  • Bamboo stays 2-3 degrees cooler in hot weather & warmer in cold

For these reasons we feel that Bamboo is a more sustainable resource than conventional cotton.

We have consulted Pandas International, a non-profit organization formed to ensure the preservation and propagation of the Giant Panda. They have confirmed that commercial growth for textiles is currently not effecting the Panda population in China.

Shirtseed supports Giant Pandas through Pandas International

Pandas International LogoWe have chosen to sponsor Panda’s International as it is part of our mission to give back to the environment where these raw materials are sourced, completing the circle of sustainability.