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I occasionally have one of a kind diaper cuts that are not shown. I also have many woven fabrics that can be used as a strip down the center of the diaper while using a knit to keep the wings stretchy. Please inquire for details.
The FTC has recently decided that fabric made from Bamboo now needs to be called Rayon produced with bamboo fibers. The fabric has not changed, only the name has. I still think that it's the best fabric for Dilley Dally diapers. I will be changing the wording on my listings, but that's it.
If you would like more information about the way the bamboo fibers are processed in the fabric that I use, read the following statement from the manufacturer:
STATEMENT OF TANBOOCEL BAMBOO FIBER FROM BAMBROTEX
We want to take this opportunity to speak about our brand of bamboo fiber and process. For the record, FTC of USA has come out with claims - some correct and some false - about ALL bamboo fiber and processing. The FTC has not mentioned our brand directly, but we wish to reply to our many customers domestically and abroad. We can only speak about our brand and how we process bamboo fibers – we cannot claim all brands of bamboo fiber processes are the same. It would be incorrect and naïve to generalize that all bamboo fiber is processed exactly the same. While there are some similarities, there are also some differences between brands and bamboo fiber process.
Tanboocel bamboo fiber, which is our brand of bamboo fiber, is a regenerated cellulose fiber - made from the natural organic bamboo by a high tech process that is non-polluting to the environment during production. The process is a combination of our patent Numbers: ZL03128496.5,004100464515 and 2005-G-13848. Our bamboo fiber is different from other supplier’s “viscose from bamboo” fiber because of the density of our fibers, as compared to our competitor’s fiber. The density of our bamboo fiber is bigger and larger, thus providing more anti-bacterial properties. We have SGS testing certificates verifying this factor and we, along with most of the World, stand by SGS’s findings. SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity, they employ over 56,000 people and operate a network of more than 1,000 offices and more than 100 laboratories
around the world. They are the most recognized and established certification laboratory worldwide. However, the FTC refuses to recognize any findings on this issue - for unknown reasons.
The main chemical used during the process is sodium hydroxide, most commonly known as caustic soda or CS2. Caustic soda is one of the most widely used chemicals in the world. It is used in food production, soap making, manufacturing of bio-diesel, production of paper, and is used on nearly all cotton fabrics, including organic cotton (during the wet processing). Caustic soda is approved for use on textiles under the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). We have test reports that support heavy metal lead testing and chemical free testing. One of the most important parts of the process is all recyclable. We process in a hermetic container where 100% of the chemicals that are used are trapped and contained - not released into our factory, environment or atmosphere. 73% of CS2’s are recycled, 26% are recycled into H2SO4. So those chemicals do not pollute any part of the environment.
Each step of the process is watched for many reasons: Company policy, brand
commitment, and China's strict environmental ethical standards. We know many of these processing issues are extremely sensitive and we are committed to be a leader in the eco/green industry when it comes to bamboo fiber, but also for the safety of our team/staff. We do not claim the entire process is “green”, but we do strive to be as eco-friendly as possible and are accountable for our process and recycling of these chemicals. Tanboocel bamboo fiber also has passed OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 which is another leader when it comes to testing for harmful substances. We have passed these OEKO TEX STANDARDS 3 years in a row. The bamboo we use and process is certified by (OCIA) Organic Crops Improvement Association International which is certifies our bamboo is
organic bamboo under “wild crops” and certified organic under “organic farms”. Our vision and commitment has always been to be as eco-friendly as possible and has not changed in any part of our processing from start to finish.
Bambro Tex offers 3rd party testing for all customers of bamboo fiber, not just companies that buy our bamboo fiber brand. This test assures that the rayon or viscose fiber the consumer is using is rayon/viscose from bamboo or, conversely, if the rayon contains zero properties from bamboo. Basically, we want the buyer know if they are using real bamboo rayon vs just rayon. This program has been greatly used and seems to continually be used by many fiber buyers, yarn spinners, knitters, cut/sew manufacturers, brands and designers.
Bambro Tex has developed many good partnerships around the World because of our open commitment to share our policies. We invite anyone from the eco/green textile industry to tour our factory and operation. Many of you have been to visit us and continue to visit us on a regular basis. For those that cannot come to China, we welcome you to visit our website www.bambrotex.com which offers more information then we can post in an open letter. Many of you have already enjoyed the many benefits of “rayon from bamboo” or “viscose from bamboo” fiber garments or products. Nothing has changed when it comes to wanting a fiber that is superior in feel and comfort that bamboo offers the end user.
We thank you for your support and encourage you to look at the bigger picture that the process can be eco-friendly to humans and not be hazardous to the environment when handled, contained and recycled correctly.
Sincerely, China Bambro Textile Co., Ltd
22nd Aug. 2009
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