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Living Green with Orient Queen

BAMBOO AS AN ECO-FRIENDLY FIBER SOURCE

Finding quality products with the most sustainable materials is one of the biggest challenges our world is taking on today. It is important to find a fabric that can withstand various elements like heat, cold and bacteria. We wear clothes usually made of cotton fibers, but many have asked if there is a more sustainable source of fabric.

Many companies and organizations have tried to find ways to produce more sustainable products and promote environmental awareness. Recent clothing conventions like the MAGIC, which is held annually in Las Vegas, featured the ECollection which showcased a variety of clothing items and accessories made from sustainable materials. Bamboo was the main material used by most of the vendors who sold clothing as well as bath towels. Aside from the fact that bamboo is a fast-renewing fabric source, its texture can be compared with 100% cotton fabrics--and it comes with some more added features.

Our mission…

To provide customers with durable products manufactured in the most environmentally responsible way, as well as to educate people about other alternative options on clothing fabrics materials.

OUR PROCESS:

Our company use N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide to break up the cellulose from bamboo pulp into a viscose solution.
We then add hydrogen peroxide to stabilize the solution.
The solution goes through spinners, and into another solution* that hardens the thin streams of viscose to become bamboo cellulose fiber threads.

*The hardening solution usually consists of water and alcohols such as methanol or ethanol.

The bamboo fiber threads generated from the bath with hardening solution are then spun to become bamboo yarn.
The yarns are then dyed with water-based inks.
The dyed yarns are weaved into fabrics used for clothing, towels and sheets.

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WHY THIS IS THE ECO-FRIENDLY PROCESS

This process is similar to the one used to process wood pulps into fibers called lyocell which is processed by using an organic solvent. Aside from this, N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide is also non-toxic to humans.
Our manufacturing process also goes on a loop thus, the solutions used during the process can be collected, cleaned and re-used for future productions.

DO YOU KNOW?

Bamboo shoots grow without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers due to its unique anti-bacteria and bacteriostasis bio-agent called “bamboo kun”.
Bamboo fibers are also completely bio-degradable.

Bamboo fibers offer natural UV protection.

ADVANTAGES OF USING BAMBOO FIBERS:

Bamboo absorbs water 3-4 times better than cotton, making it a breathable material especially for places with hot weather.
Bamboo fibers possess anti-static qualities.
Retains anti-fungal and anti-bacterial agent, even after many washes.
Hypoallergenic, so it is perfect for people with sensitive skins.
Incredibly soft and is similar to the feel of silk or cashmere.
Can help regulate body temperatures.

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WHY BAMBOO?

Bamboo is one of the most sustainable resources on our planet today. As a member of the grass family, bamboo is extremely regenerative and some variety can grow up to 45 inches per day.
Bamboo also grows an average of 4 to 6 new shoots each year and can be harvested every 3 to 4 years.

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contact us:

Orient Queen Manufacturing Co.

246 Hoppy Avenue

Las Vegas, NV

Phone Number: 702-235-7530

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