Bamboo viscose production
Bamboo is what is known in textile terminology as a chemofiber, specifically a subcategory of regenerated fibers. A regenerated fiber is produced using natural chemical compounds extracted from bamboo, wood, cotton waste, and similar plants and plant parts with high cellulose content. They often have a beautiful sheen, are wrinkle-resistant, and easier to clean.
It began with the development of viscose in the late 19th century.
In broad terms, the plant material is first cut into smaller pieces (wood chips). Then it is dissolved into a pulp, and the cellulose is extracted. The syrup-like substance produced is called "schmelze." Next, it is passed through a spinneret, a funnel with small holes.
The strands that come out are drawn to the desired thinness, after which the fibers are cooled, washed, dried, and finally wound onto spools as continuous filament yarn.
Production in a closed loop
The bamboo viscose in our clothes is produced in a closed loop. This means that the chemicals used in the breakdown process are reused and kept away from nature.
The majority of the clothing we sell here at Copenhagen Bamboo is FSC®- and OEKO-TEX certified. You can read more about FSC® certification here and OEKO-TEX certification here.
