While some people may think cotton and hemp are the ultimate in sustainable organic clothing, in fact there’s a plant that grows as much as two feet a day and regenerates on its own after harvest, without replanting: bamboo.

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It’s good for more than panda food: its fibers can be woven into a silky, soft cloth with natural wicking and anti-bacterial properties. Not only that, growing bamboo for cloth prevents deforestation, since it grows well in wooded areas and there’s no need to clear land for cultivation. It also requires little if any pesticides and insecticides.

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Be aware, however, that few major retailers offer it yet: you’ll have to buy it online. Check our our supply of bamboo sheets to get your bamboo fashions started!

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