This innovative material is a truly Italian gem, created through a virtuous process that utilizes waste from the cultivation of giant bamboo in Italy. Thanks to Forever Bamboo, another Italian B Corp, this initiative breathes new life into a flexible and extremely durable material. This approach significantly minimizes the use of new resources, safeguarding water and energy.

HOW IS IT MADE?

From November to February, canes are harvested from the forests and stacked in a dedicated area. They remain there for about 3-4 months, during which time the action of weather, sun, and wind reduces the moisture content of the canes from 50% to 15%, drying them out and causing all the leaves to fall off. In June, the now-dry canes are chipped with a specialized machine. The canes are reduced to small pieces, ranging in size from half a centimeter to 2-3 centimeters. After this initial processing, the next stage involves a grinding process that makes the coarse chips uniform, with pieces about 4-5 mm in length. Following this, the material undergoes micronization, an additional grinding process that reduces everything to a powder with a thickness of 0.1 mm. This powder is then mixed with polyurethane (PU) and applied to a tear-resistant roll of cotton fabric. The roll is then heated to produce a weather-resistant, durable fabric. Finally, the fabric is embossed to create different surface textures.