What's Not to Love?

Here at Oz Baby Trends we supply a range of products made from bamboo – and Australian families love them!

There are a few very good reasons why bamboo nappies (and accessories) are among the most popular modern cloth nappies on the market.

For a start, they are soft, hyper-absorbent and easy to care for. But bamboo has a lot more going for it.

Bamboo is naturally antibacterial: Studies in Japan have shown that even after numerous washes, bamboo retains its antibacterial properties. In fact, when scientists tried to grow bacteria on bamboo fabric, more than 70 per cent of the bacteria failed to thrive.

Bamboo is very breathable: Although it’s able to absorb about 3 times its own weight in water (60 per cent more than cotton), bamboo allows baby’s sensitive bums to breathe easily, meaning less nappy rash. A little hint though – your bamboo nappies will need several washes before they reach their maximum absorbency.

Bamboo is hypo-allergenic: If you have concerns about sensitive or allergy-prone skin, bamboo is the perfect alternative to man-made fibres, or even cotton.

Bamboo is better for the environment: Bamboo can grow up to one foot a day – without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilisers. This makes it a highly-sustainable resource. It also prevents soil erosion and absorbs more carbon dioxide than trees can.

Bamboo needs minimum chemicals for processing: Yes, the processing or raw bamboo into material is not-completely chemical free but the only way to achieve this is to go naked! It does, however, use fewer chemicals – and less toxic chemicals than other textiles. The main chemical used is sodium hydroxide (lye), which is used to make soap. In most cases, the factory that turns bamboo into fabric reuses the sodium hydroxide so it does not pollute the waterways.

Bamboo is grown places where other crops aren’t viable: So not only is it better for the environment, it’s also a great cash crop in the developing world. And it grows like grass, which means it can be cut without being uprooted, and will regrown quickly, leading to a sustainable income for producers worldwide.

Bamboo is 100 per cent biodegrable: Yes, you heard right – 100 per cent. You can’t get any better than that.

What's not to love, right? 

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