January 15, 2021
Bamboo: The Modern Silk
For centuries, the properties found in bamboo have been incredibly useful in many industries. However, it was only at the turn of the 20th century that it became usable in clothing construction. In fact, it would not be for another 150 years before the world finally recognized the qualities this amazing plant can offer as a fabric. Today, it is becoming widespread for bespoke suits and jackets, being dubbed as the “modern silk” for its tremendous softness but shocking resilience; the tensile strength of bamboo can rival even that of Steel!