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		<title>Something luxuriously eco friendly that costs less in the long run</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Often eco friendly and healthy go hand in hand. The long term benefits that bamboo clothing brings to your health is certainly unbeatable and is preferred by many with sensitive skin.
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<p><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span lang="EN">Often eco friendly and healthy go hand in hand. The long term benefits that <a href="http://www.wellcultivated.co.uk/clothing/womens-green-clothing/100-bamboo-scarf-mocha-el" target="_self">bamboo clothing </a>brings to your health is certainly unbeatable and is preferred by many with sensitive skin.</span><span lang="EN-GB"> ezcema</span></span></span><span lang="EN"><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">.</span></span><strong><br />
</strong><span style="font-size:small;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">My name is <a href="http://www.dorabambooexplorer.com">Dora Elena</a> and have travelled the world personally visiting many factories and communities and seeing first hand how things are made.  For more information about my website visit <a href="http://www.dorabambooexplorer.com/news">Click Here </a>to buy visit <a href="http://www.wellcultivated.co.uk">Well Cultivated</a></span></span></span></p>
<p>The cost of keeping clothes made from <a href="http://www.wellcultivated.co.uk/bamboo-fabric">bamboo fabric </a>clean is lower compared to standard cotton clothes. <a href="http://www.wellcultivated.co.uk/clothing/womens-green-clothing/100-bamboo-scarf-white-el">Bamboo clothes </a>amazingly require no detergent or softener, just a warm wash unless heavily soiled. Bamboo is naturally breathable, heat regulating (keeps your warm in winter and cool in summer) and anti-bacterial therefore keeping fresher for much longer than cotton. Bamboo being naturally hypoallergenic is kinder to sensitive skin and often preferred by people with skin allergies like</p>
<p>• <strong>Bamboo saves money</strong>. Bamboo requires a low temperature wash and can be left to hang dry again saving you money on energy bills, 50% in fact on drying alone. Leaving you the extra cash to go towards shopping for other eco friendly products.</p>
<p>• <strong>Bamboo saves more money</strong>. Bamboo absorbs 2 &#8211; 3 times as much as cotton so a large towel can be replaced with a smaller towel, saving on washing and drying bills.</p>
<p>• <strong>Healthy to skin</strong>. Discover the remarkable characteristics of bamboo. <a href="http://www.dorabambooexplorer.com/photo_gallery">Bamboo yarn </a>is softer than normal cotton and has a natural sheen that if made into <a href="http://www.wellcultivated.co.uk/towels">towels</a> helps enhance your bathroom décor. It also has amazing antibacterial qualities, which make <a href="http://www.wellcultivated.co.uk/clothing/mens-dressing-gowns">bamboo dressing gowns </a>hygienically ideal for bathroom environments.</p>
<p>• <strong>Eco friendly</strong>. Bamboo is one of the world’s fastest growing plants. It is an eco friendly resource. Bamboo’s microscopic holes quickly absorb water and wicks away moisture from the skin. Amazingly, bamboo is actually a grass, not a tree and creates more oxygen and less carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, great for reducing your carbon footprint.</p>
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		<title>Bamboo Fabric</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The fashion industry which is obviously known for its concern in creating style and setting new trends has incorporated ways to be more environmentally friendly.  With the growing popularity of a new fabrics made of bamboo, designers have slowly begun to use bamboo fabric in many of their up coming collection. 

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<p>is a great alternative to traditional textiles. The popularity of <a href="http://www.wellcultivated.co.uk/bamboo-fabric">bamboo fabric </a>has been growing rapidly due to the simple fact that it is superior to traditional <a href="http://www.wellcultivated.co.uk/bamboo-fabric">fabrics</a>. It is stronger and more absorbent than cotton, making it useful as clothing. It has the appeal of natural <a href="http://www.wellcultivated.co.uk/bamboo-fabric">fabrics</a> like hemp or silk, but does not cause allergic reactions. <a href="http://www.wellcultivated.co.uk/clothing/womens-green-clothing/100-bamboo-scarf-mocha-el">Bamboo clothing </a>will suck up moisture from the skin and allow it to evaporate, it holds 3 times its weight in moisture, making it a highly desirable fabric for socks and <a href="http://www.wellcultivated.co.uk/towels/bamboo-sports-towels-e">sports wear</a>. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.dorabambooexplorer.com/news">Bamboo </a>is soft to the touch and does not require chemical additives to increase softness.  The commercial and household uses of bamboo fabric are practically unlimited. It can be used for anything from clothing to bedroom linens to furniture upholstery, kitchen tops, flooring and more!</p>
<p>Studies have shown that <a href="http://www.wellcultivated.co.uk/bamboo-fabric">bamboo fabric </a>also has antibacterial properties. The plant&#8217;s natural protection from germs is retained in the fabric and converted into a valuable benefit to humans. This keeps unpleasant odours from building up in the fabric and can even kill potentially infectious microbes like <a href="http://www.wellcultivated.co.uk/clothing/mens-green-clothing/mens-bamboo-socks">athletics’ foot</a>. Here are just a few of its unique benefits.</p>
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<div> Lightweight</div>
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<div>Strong</div>
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<div>Antibacterial</div>
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<div>Naturally Soft</div>
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<div>UV Protector</div>
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<div>Machine washable</div>
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<div>Organic</div>
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<div>Absorbent</div>
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<p><strong>So what&#8217;s keeping us from buying bamboo fabrics I hear you asked?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Well it’s not cheap</strong> as the vast majority of <a href="http://www.wellcultivated.co.uk/bamboo-fabric">bamboo fabric </a>production and suppliers takes place in China.  The Chinese have been producing <a href="http://www.wellcultivated.co.uk.bamboo-fabric">bamboo fabric </a> for centuries, and are developing new ways to streamline its production.</p>
<p>English and Americans have only recently become interested in bamboo as an alternative textile. Not only is it an improvement from traditional textiles, but it is also due to environmental issues.  A bamboo grove provides an incomparable level of environmental benefits compare to a cotton field. <a href="http://www.dorabambooexplorer.com/news">Bamboo</a> grows rapidly without the use of pesticides or non-organic fertilizers. In fact, a bamboo grove can colonize an area, pound for pound, 5 times faster than a typical pine forest. So looking to trying out bamboo fabric the next time you buy new linens. You won&#8217;t be disappointed&#8230;And neither will our planet.</p>
<p style="line-height:normal;">If you looking to buy <a href="http://www.wellcultivated.co.uk/towels">bamboo towels</a>, <a href="http://www.wellcultivated.co.uk/clothing/womens-dressing-gowns">dressing gowns </a>and fabrics look no further <a href="http://www.wellcultivated.co.uk/index.php"><span style="color:#e7fc47;">Well Cultivated Ltd </span></a>has the best range in England</p>
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