By David Green


Organic yoga clothing comes from a wide variety of natural materials. Of all the eco-friendly fabrics out there, bamboo has some truly unique benefits. It's good for the planet as it's growing, and it's good for people who wear clothing derived from the plant's fibers. Here are the top ten reasons why your yoga pants should be made from bamboo.

1. Bamboo is highly sustainable. Only about a third of the bamboo culms growing in a forest are harvested in any particular year. The younger ones are left to grow for another year or two, thus providing energy for new shoots to emerge.

2. Bamboo is completely organic. It grows well without using any chemical pesticides and fertilizers. This keeps the soil and water free from pollutants.

3. Bamboo produces lots and lots of oxygen. Did you know that a bamboo forest will actually change 35% more carbon dioxide to oxygen than a hardwood forest?

4. Bamboo prevents erosion. When other textile crops are harvested, the land is stripped of nutrients and soil is lost to wind and water erosion. But a bamboo forest is all connected by one root system. This helps bind the soil in place while holding in moisture.

5. Bamboo doesn't need irrigation. Rainwater is sufficient for its needs. The same cannot be said for organic cotton. Did you know it takes over 2700 liters of irrigated water to grow enough cotton for just a single T-shirt?

6. Bamboo clothing is extremely smooth and soft. You might compare it to cashmere or silk fabric. Even people with sensitive skin and allergies can wear bamboo clothing comfortably.

7. Bamboo is moisture-wicking and highly absorbent. This makes bamboo a natural choice for organic yoga clothes.

8. Bamboo fabric is highly breathable and regulates temperature. It will help you feel cooler in hot yoga class and humid weather.

9. Bamboo fabric blocks UV rays from the sun, which helps protect you from getting skin cancer.

10. Bamboo clothing is antibacterial due to a natural bio-agent in the bamboo fibers. This inhibits the growth of fungus and bacteria, making bamboo ideal for yoga clothing and other exercise wear.

Now you know all the important benefits that bamboo has, and you can see why it should be used for your yoga pants and tops. With more yogis becoming concerned about their impact on the environment, bamboo will continue to be an important organic yoga clothing material.




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