Bamboo

New for 2008. Xie 10/2 Laceweight Bamboo. Perfect for lace knitting, machine knitting, crochet, weaving and tatting. Silky soft and in 38 vibrant colours.

Yin and Yang.

Yin is the feminine, delicatem soft and warm. Yang is the Bling, the Showy Masculine side.

Yin and Yang, Unbeatable in combination, try it for yourself.

BAMBOO, an exciting ribbon yarn from 100% Bamboo has also made quite a splash. Treasured for its rich colors and cool, soft hand, Bamboo has become one of the most popular yarns in their line. So popular, It has 22 colours in the line! Adding Another 6 colours to the line in 2006.

BAMBOO

Bamboo is a cellulose fiber much like cotton. Bamboo is a cellulose Fiber. Other cellulose fibers include Cotton and Linen. It grows well and quickly, being able to be harvested yearly. It does not require agrochemicals for growth. The underground shoots ensure that the Bamboo will regrow without large scale heavy machinery need for tilling or turning the soil.

Bamboo is an extremely hardy plant that grows in many different varieties around the world. The Bamboo that is used for the production of these yarns is sourced from farmed plantations and do not affect conservation Bamboo in protected natural habitats.

Many Asian countries overall development policy is to make limited use of natural resources, concentrating on the renewable ones. This policy recognizes the importance of rural activities, such as agriculture, forestry and handicrafts production. Bamboo is involved in all of these. The demand for bamboo is bound to increase over time, particularly for use as fodder and other multipurpose uses. There is ample scope for greater bamboo production, especially in the higher areas where communities are widely dispersed and agriculture is less profitable.

The manufacture of handicrafts using locally-available materials, such as bamboo, and employing simple techniques and equipment is now emphasized in many countries. It is fortunate in having highly-skilled craftsmen, a strong cultural heritage, and a good supply of renewable resources. There is a need, however, for improving the design of handicrafts and hence their market appeal. This could raise the income of the rural people while allowing them to maintain their culture and way of life.

Increasing the use of bamboo resources in the making of Asian handicrafts has the advantage of building upon existing traditions without threatening the cultural heritage or way of life.

Advantages of Bamboo:

No chemicals required for growing.

Very few insects prefer this as a food source, therefore no pesticides required.

Bamboo is a dense thicket, very few weeds will be found in a Bamboo grove, therefore herbicides not required.

Yearly harvest possible. Compared to Wood (Tencel is a wood pulp fiber) which has a much longer growing time

No heavy machinery needed for harvesting or for turning the soil.

Renewable and biodegradable.

Provides source of income for geographically isolated rural communities.

Encourages passing on of cultural heritage and traditional methods of agriculture.

Extremely strong fiber with a luster like Silk. But more economical.

Takes dyes easily.