Second Annual Indigenous Fashion Show!

Join us on the Catwalk for a fun evening of music, wine, food, friends and Sonoma County style!

Free Event (suggested donation $10)

A cooperative fundraiser presented by:
...GoLocal, The Leadership Institute for Ecology & Economy, Daily Acts, Transfair USA and Indigenous.

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Tencel vs Bamboo Fiber: Excellent Write Up on Ecouterre

How Eco-Friendly is Bamboo Fabric, Really?

BAMBOO RAYON

Bamboo stalks contain bast fibers that can be processed into a relatively stiff and rough fabric like flax (linen) or hemp. Most bamboo fabric in the market, however, has a smooth, silky hand that feels similar to rayon—because that’s essentially what it is.

Rayon is a regenerated cellulose fiber, which means that a natural raw material is converted through a chemical process into a fiber that falls into a category between naturals and synthetics. The source of cellulose can be wood, paper, cotton fiber, or in this case bamboo.

Tencel is also a regenerated cellulose fiber, but processed with a nontoxic spinning solvent in a closed-loop system.

The best we have found is called Tencel, a branded name of lyocell fiber. Tencel is also a regenerated cellulose fiber, but processed with a nontoxic spinning solvent in a closed-loop system. The raw material is wood pulp harvested from eucalyptus tree farms, and the pulp is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. It’s possible to use bamboo or other sources of cellulose, but eucalyptus yields the best quality fiber with the least amount of waste. Therefore we think this process is the best available option.

Read the entire article on Ecouterre