Description:BAMBOO VIBES: A COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF BAMBOO-BASED TEXTILES FOR APPAREL
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The invention relates to the area of sustainable fashion, and textile technology. It concerns the article of clothing derived from bamboo that possesses hypoallergenic, UV-resistant, and thermo-regulating properties, and is eco-friendly, durable, and comfortable.
BACKGROUND ART
[0002] The conventional cotton and polyester fabrics still serve as the foremost choice for the global textile industry. These products are environmentally challenging; growing cotton is water-intensive and heavily reliant on agrochemicals, while polyester is made from fossil fuels, contributing to microplastic pollution and waste for centuries. This imbalance is unsustainable and is in desperate need of environmentally preferable substitutes.
[0003] As a result, there is a clear gap for textile materials that do not cause environmental issues as well as serve the conventional fabrics performance requirements. It would be best if the ecological advantages are complemented with ease of use, strength, and value to make it widely accessible.
[0004] A preferable alternative to this gap would be bamboo (Bambusa spp.) as a sustainable textile raw material. It is a plant with several advantages; it grows fast, is abundant, and requires little water while needing no fertilizer and pesticides. Along with these advantages, bamboo fibers are outstanding raw materials for textile production because of their natural and antimicrobial, UV, and moisture regulating.
[0005] Despite acknowledging the promise of bamboo, most bamboo textile production processes do not adhere to true sustainability principles. Such processes often use an unnecessary amount of chemicals which compromises the sustainability of the textile. Furthermore, untreated or sub-optimally treated bamboo textile materials may not reliably satisfy market demand for softness, strength, and low price or cost, which is a notable shortcoming in the industry.
[0006] The present invention is designed to address the gaps and concerns, and provides an innovative, eco-friendly solution for the manufacture of bamboo fiber stylish and high performance clothes. This solution is aimed at addressing the gap for a sustainable textile with the desired commercial value alongside significant environmental benefits.
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
[0007] One of the primary goals of this invention is to create an elegant method that uses bamboo fibers to create environmentally friendly and inexpensive clothing.
[0008] Another of the goals is to assist in the reduction of the world’s reliance on synthetic textiles and, as a result, reduce the negative impact on the world’s environment from plastic waste and the pollution of microplastics.
[0009] The invention also aspires to create a bamboo fabric that is hypoallergenic, resistant to ultraviolet rays, cooling, heat regulating, extremely durable, and another multifunctional fabric with other useful features.
[0010] The other major goal is to fulfill the increasing supply and demand of the targeted demographic market of consumers who are aged 18 to 40, environmentally conscious, and are seeking appealing, casual, and durable clothing.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0011] This embodiment of the invention offers an efficient and green method of turning bamboo culms into spinnable fibers. This method of degumming, bleaching, and fiber softening follows an eco-friendly approach that is streamlined for maximal quality fiber production for textile manufacturing.
[0012] The fibers undergo further processing into yarn that is woven or knitted into multi-functional fabric for clothing. The clothing is lightweight and breathable which makes them comfortable to wear. The clothing is also hypoallergenic and offers functional benefits like UV protection and thermo-regulating properties, which is useful for many consumers in different climates.
[0013] The invention replaces synthetic textiles, thus fundamentally addressing the issue of microplastic pollution and landfill waste. The garments, while addressing the eco-conscious consumer's desire for effortlessly chic, multifunctional, and affordable clothing that is also sustainable, stylish, and durable, are an answer to environmental pollution.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0014] Various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the disclosure.
[0015] The terms “comprise,” “comprising,” or any other variations thereof used in the disclosure, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a device, system, assembly that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such system, or assembly, or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system or device proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or device.
[0016] This embodiment of the invention discloses sustainable textile processes and a product line for clothing from bamboo fabric. The process starts with harvesting mature bamboo culms, which are then mechanically or eco-friendly enzymatically degummed to obtain bamboo fibers. The resulting fibers are always washed and softened with non-toxic processes, which ensures environmental soundness from the outset.
[0017] After fiber extraction, the subsequent steps prepare the fiber for fabric production. First, it undergoes bleaching with environmentally safe hydrogen peroxide. Carding and combing produce spinnable slivers which are spun to yarn with conventional spinning techniques. The textile undergoes weaving or knitting to produce a soft and breathable fabric. The fabric undergoes finishing treatments which improve hand-feel and durability such as enzymatic bio-polishing and eco-dyeing.
[0018] Bamboo is transformed into shirts, trousers, t-shirts, dresses, and even activewear, all of which are affordable and stylish. The resulting garments are naturally hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin. They are also UV-resistant and provide natural sun protection, as well as thermo-regulating, which maintains body comfort in hot and cold climates. The entire process is eco-friendly and bamboo thrives for this purpose; it uses up to 70% less water than cotton, and grows up to 10 times faster than cotton.
[0019] These inventions are a sustainable game changer. The process directly combats the microplastic pollution that is often linked to polyester, providing an alternative to synthetic textiles. The end result also helps to reduce landfill waste, as the entire product is fully biodegradable. Additionally, using bamboo helps reduce CO₂ in the atmosphere, which is vital for the environment, as it sequesters significantly more CO₂ than cotton plants.
[0020] Although embodiments for the present subject matter have been described in language specific to structural features, it is to be understood that the present subject matter is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as embodiments for the present subject matter. Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system/component of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the scope of the present subject matter.
, Claims:We Claim;
1. A process for producing eco-friendly, hypoallergenic, UV-resistant, and thermo-regulating clothing articles, comprising the steps of:
(a) extracting bamboo fibers from bamboo culms using mechanical and/or enzymatic degumming;
(b) processing the extracted fibers into spinnable yarn by carding, combing, and spinning;
(c) weaving or knitting the yarn into a bamboo-based fabric; and
(d) tailoring the fabric into clothing articles;
wherein the resultant clothing exhibits natural hypoallergenic, UV-protection, and thermo-regulating properties.
2. The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fiber extraction is carried out by enzymatic degumming with minimal use of chemicals.
3. The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fibers are bleached using hydrogen peroxide as an eco-friendly bleaching agent.
4. The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bamboo-based clothing is biodegradable and reduces microplastic pollution compared to synthetic fabrics.
5. The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the resultant fabric exhibits softness, breathability, and durability suitable for apparel production.
6. The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bamboo clothing is designed for eco-conscious consumers seeking sustainable apparel.