|
 |
 |
|
 |
          |
|
The Green Nappy soakers and boosters are
made using hemp or bamboo fibres. These natural fibres are ideal for nappies as
they are more absorbent and durable than cotton. Both fabrics are
environmentally-friendly, requiring little water irrigation or fertiliser to
grow and no pesticides. Our bamboo and fabrics are blended with 100% organic
cotton, grown without the use of chemical fertilisers or pesticides. The table below outlines the differences
between bamboo and hemp fabrics
Hemp or Bamboo? Absorbency About the
same. Bamboo slightly more absorbent initially but once the hemp is
“washed in” they are about the same. Durability Hemp is
extremely durable and our hemp soakers should last for several children in
cloth nappies. As bamboo is a newer fabric, less is known of its
durability although it will certainly withstand washing for one child in
cloth nappies until toilet training. We use hemp for our wipes as it is so
durable.
Softness Bamboo is
the winner here! Bamboo is incredibly soft and retains its softness after
washing. Hemp tends to become stiffer once it has been washed about 20
times or more. We use bamboo for our nursing pads due to its softness.
Drying
time Hemp dries
much more quickly than bamboo. In our testing on a 28 degree day in Perth,
hemp soakers are dry in full sun in 6 hours. Bamboo soakers require about
12 hours of sun. This means that you may need extra Bamboo
soakers. Antibacterial properties Bamboo and
hemp have similar natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. This is
due to the micro-structure of the fibres which makes it difficult for
pathogens to adhere. About HempHemp has been used throughout human historyChinese archaeological evidence
shows that hemp was used for clothes, shoes and rope over 10 000 years ago. Hemp
was commonplace in Europe throughout the middle ages. It was used for textiles,
clothing and even food. Hemp’s strength, durability and low cost made it ideal
for military uniforms, ships’ sails and rope. More recently, hemp was cultivated
in the United States during World War II to make uniforms, canvas and
rope. There are no
psychoactive chemicals in Industrial Hemp used for
clothing
Industrial hemp is grown from a
completely different species of plant to cannabis used for psychoactive effects.
Industrial hemp cannot be contaminated with THC as its production requires male
and female plants to be separated to prevent fertilization. This is obviously
not possible in a field of plants. Hemp is
environmentally-friendly
Hemp grows easily and does not
require pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers. It is a very
high-yielding crop and can produce 4 times as much pulp per hectare than trees
for paper. It also grows rapidly and is drought-resistant. Hemp fibres are
amazing
Hemp is one of the strongest,
most durable natural fibres on the planet. Hemp is highly absorbent and
breathable. It is cooler to wear than cotton. It is naturally anti-bacterial and
anti-fungal. It is also resistant to sunlight, heat, salt water, abrasion and
chemicals. It is fully biodegradable.
About BambooBamboo is the fastest-growing
woody plant on earth, some species growing at 3-4 feet per day! Like hemp,
bamboo is easy to cultivate and naturally organic (requiring no pesticides or
herbicides). During growth, bamboo absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere helping to
combat global warming. Bamboo makes a beautiful soft fabric. Like hemp it is naturally antibacterial and antifungal. Bamboo is said to be more absorbent than hemp. It is a relatively new textile and is very popular currently. It's main drawback is that it takes a very long time to dry, even in hot weather.
|