By Erin Trauth
By all accounts, bamboo clothing is the bomb. I’m sorry. Please excuse my 90s throwback slang there. Opportunities for alliteration get the best of me sometimes. But really, people, it is – fast-growing, sustainable, completely eco-friendly, and (vegan) butter-soft, fabric made from bamboo is the ultimate green clothing choice. It’s also especially great for summer, due to bamboo’s awesome moisture absorption (minimal sweat stains!) and anti-UV properties (adios, sunburn!). And, of course, since bamboo is a grass and all, we here at iEatGrass hold it so very near and dear to our hearts.
Here are just a few of my favorite bamboo summer finds:
Photo by Gaiam
For everyday versatile summer women’s wear, I’m digging this 95% rayon bamboo racerback swing top by Gaiam. I see it thrown casually over a bathing suit or dressed up with a belt, jeans and heels for a night out. The Gaiam site also features bamboo-based leggings and t-shirts…cute and sustainable – yes, please!
Photo by Natural Clothing Company
Ladies, for those nighttime summer weddings you’re sure to end up at, try the Bamboo Cocktail Dress from Natural Clothing Company. It’s totally elegant and made from organically-grown bamboo – a double score, in my book.
Photo by Bambooki
And for the guys, you can’t really go wrong this summer with a solid v-neck t-shirt. Try out one of the bright- colored fitted shirts offered up at Bambooki. You can wear these bad boys to the beach or out to dinner – doesn’t really matter – you’ll be stylin’ either way. The Bambooki site also hasa ton of great women’s basics in bamboo form – check them out.
Okay, this is just a few of the many bamboo clothing options out there – with most everyone in the know about the many benefits of bamboo, this is really just a start. Why do you love bamboo clothes? Any favorite sites where you buy this awesome green clothing option?
