And I thought bamboo was just something that pandas enjoyed eating! Firstly I have discovered a nanotechnology company called Greenyarn that develops advanced materials for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fabrics. Eco-fabric created by Greenyarn contains bamboo-carbon nano particles which retain all the properties that bamboo in its natural state possesses. Bamboo thrives without using any pesticide and bamboo-carbon nano particles retain their natural antibacterial, antifungal, bacteriostasis and deodorization properties.
Bamboo has also found its way into a walking shoe. ASICS have developed a shoe which includes a patented Nano Bamboo Fibre vamp lining material that is breathable and has excellent moisture absorbing and insulating characteristics.
Anything that makes feet smell and feel better, especially after exercise, has got to be a plus in my books!
Shivgan joshi | 08-Aug-07 at 6:14 pm | Permalink
Yes we need to fine out things from nature that can help us in nanotechnology and future developments and should find nature friendly ways of fabrication.
http://nanoinvesting.webs.io/
Scott | 16-Aug-07 at 5:27 am | Permalink
Wish more people had the understanding of the true potential for bamboo in the US. Most people hear the word bamboo and think “invasive plant”. It’s really too bad.
Scott Wallace
http://www.gator-ventures.com/bamboo