Bamboo has been around for centuries. Not as old as Dinosaurs, but old. Records dating back to more than seven thousand years tell us of items being made from bamboo like arrows, paper, clothing and all types of building materials. Bamboo can grow just about anywhere and is thought to have originated in China – where the first use of bamboo was recorded. Bamboo was only used in the Eastern Hemisphere until we saw major bamboo research began in the 1920’s. Since then we have seen the popularity of bamboo grow throughout the world.
THE CURRENT USE
Because of the economic sustainability and renewability of the plant, bamboo is an excellent resource for all kinds of stuff. More and more architects and designers like ourselves are seeing the beauty and intelligence in using bamboo. From landscaping, bed sheets, building materials and our wood sunglasses, bamboo has really become a great resource for everyone.
THE SUSTAINABILITY
Bamboo has been used throughout history because of its awesome strength and workability. Finally we are recognizing the benefits of its renewable properties. Regular wood has become very scarce, simply because it takes nearly sixty years to produce a full grown tree. Some species of our friend Mr. Bamboo can grown equal to the height and width of the same tree in as little as sixty days.
The future of bamboo looks bright. Because of its incredible renewable properties we will continue to use bamboo and other eco-friendly materials as much as possible in our products. We may not plant a tree every time you purchase something from us, but we still love the earth, cute puppies and baby birdies too.
