We always envisioned that when we had
our own company we would make higher quality, better
performing, really comfortable, longer lasting,
sweatshop- free, competitively priced, American Made apparel and baby products that are a better choice for the environment. We also said we would do it
responsibly and as good corporate citizens. We do, we are and here is
how:
Fiber from Organically Grown Bamboo - All of our
clothing and baby products are made from 100% viscose fiber produced from certified organically grown bamboo or blended with cotton, organic cotton, Lycra or recycled polyester. Our fiber contributes to the quality, performance, comfort and durability
of our apparel. To see our organic certifications, click here.
Yarn -
Sometimes, new technology is not the best technology. Up until the
early 1970s the manufacturing of yarn (spinning) was done on ring
spinning equipment. This process makes a yarn that produces a very soft
fabric and is used in some of the finest knits. However, because it is
a slower process, it is more costly. So, in an effort to increase plant
efficiencies (read: profits), open end spinning was developed.
While spinning open end yarn is highly efficient, the end product is
not so soft. That is why we have chosen to use only ring spun yarns for
our products.
Knitting - We
use the highest needle count machines available for our knitting. Why?
To oversimplify, the more needles in the knitting machine, the better
the fabric. Generally, more needles = smaller diameter yarns = more
threads per inch = better fabric and less shrinkage.
Dyeing -
We have eliminated the use of chlorine in our bleaching or
pre-bleaching process. Using chlorine releases dioxins, which are known
carcinogens, into the air. When dyeing our fabrics, we do not use any banned AZO dyestuffs in our fiber reactive dyes. Our dyes consume less water and less energy and generate
less waste, and therefore have a lower impact than non fiber reactive dyes.
Also, because our fabric accepts and holds dye well, we do not use
any dye-fixing agents, which often contain heavy metals and
formaldehyde.
Sewing - Our
apparel is sewn in Andrews, South Carolina at our factory that employs
many second and third generation sewers that are accustomed to making
apparel to the highest standards. All of our products are engineered
with durability and comfort in mind.
Recycled Packaging - All
of our packaging materials, from the shipping carton to the hangtag to
the return form enclosure are from 100% recycled paper with a minimum of 30%
post consumer waste (PCW) and higher value PCW where available. Each order is wrapped in white, printed wrapping tissue that is manufactured from 100% recycled material and contains 30% post-consumer material. (Post consumer is sorted, used office paper.)
All of Bamboosa's products are made in the USA. We buy some yarn in China and also import the fiber from China and have yarn made in South Carolina. All fabric production as well as dyeing and sewing are also done in South Carolina. Bamboosa is committed to U.S. jobs, increased sustainability, social responsibility, environmental awareness and good corporate citizenship. We encourage our employees, our vendors, and our customers to consider their choices and to make decisions consistent with making a positive impact.
These are just some of the ways that Bamboosa is working to do it better.
Soft on You ... Easy on the Earth!
All of Bamboosa’s fabrics are made in the USA and 95% of our yarn is made in the USA.
All of our products are sewn in SC by second and third generation seamstresses who take great pride in what they do. ~ Morris Saintsing, Bamboosa partner and owner
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