Why doesnt econscious use bamboo fabric (viscose rayon)?
The complex process of chemically breaking down cellulose pulp to form regenerated cellulose fiber, or rayon, results in a great deal of environmental pollution. In addition, waste-gas emissions from the xanthation process and waste-water emissions associated with the wet spinning bath are of particular concern because of the health risks associated with the process. To learn more click here. Econscious will not use bamboo fabric until we are able to verify that the production methods being employed are environmentally responsible.