Alternative to synthetic fibers, bamboo, sisal the strong and renewable plant fibers.

As an alternative to synthetic fibers, bamboo, sisal, and hemp are strong and renewable plant fibers. These natural plant fibers are finding an expanding market as an alternative to synthetic fabrics.
Long used in Asia for a wide variety of fabric uses, bamboo and sisal fabrics are making a significant impact in the United States. Rugs produced from natural plant fibers have all the benefits of synthetic fabrics.

All synthetic fabrics are made from plastic and most plastic is made from oil. Even though there is a significant market for recycled plastics, most plastic material is not biodegradable and will remain in your local landfill almost forever. Increased use of natural plant fibers such as bamboo, jute, and hemp can have a dramatic on reducing oil consumption.

Bamboo fabric fiber is made from the pulp of bamboo grass. Bamboo rugs start out as plant fibers that have been spun into fabric. Bamboo is fast growing plant and bamboo fabric has many advantages over other types of fabric fibers. Bamboo has a natural and long lasting antimicrobial property. The antimicrobial property remains even after repeated washing. High quality bamboo fabric can be as soft as the finest cashmere wool and is long wearing.