Benefits of Bamboo

Bamboo socks have many advantages over synthetic socks.  If you have never tried them, you might be surprised.

Here are some things you may not have known:

Bamboo Socks are Softer than Cotton Socks

Bamboo socks are actually softer than cotton socks.  Viscose fibers are silk-like in softness and are softer than any cotton product. This softness results in less friction inside your shoe, so your feet feel great and reduces the risk of blister formation. Bamboo performs better than cotton in the warm and damp depths of your inner shoe.  Think about how a tee shirt holds moisture once you break a sweat – the same thing with socks.

Bamboo is Sustainable

Bamboo is a very fast-growing, renewable, and easy-to-grow resource. It is a highly versatile material with countless uses, including clothes, food, and fuel.

Some facts about the sustainability of bamboo are:

• It is grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers
• It requires no irrigation
• It rarely needs replanting
• It grows rapidly and can be harvested in 3-5 years
• It produces 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees
• It sequesters carbon dioxide and is carbon neutral
• It is a critical element in the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
• It is an excellent soil erosion inhibitor
• It grows in a wide range of environments
• Its production into fibers has a lower environmental impact than other forms of fiber, especially synthetic one

There are No Chemicals in the Fibers of Bamboo

While a chemical process converts bamboo into viscose fibers, the chemicals become inert, and there are no harmful residues on the fiber. All viscose fibers are non-allergenic and qualify for OEKO-TEX 100 certification, attesting to the chemical-free final product. In addition, viscose fibers require less dye than cotton and keep their coloration a lot longer.

Bamboo Viscose is Clean

Studies have shown that fabrics made from viscose have more antibacterial properties than those made from cotton or polyester. The following link tested several materials, and the results showed no germ growth on the viscose material American Society For Microbiology.

Your feet will stay cleaner with fewer microbes and fungus. With this in mind, you can use bamboo socks to attain healthy foot care.  Bamboo socks are an excellent choice for everyone but a perfect choice for anyone at risk of infection due to fungal issues or complications related to diabetes.

Less moisture means Less Odor

Bamboo is reported to absorb up to four times more moisture than cotton socks do.  Foot odor comes primarily from the presence of bacteria that flourishes in damp areas. When moisture is removed, bacteria have a harder time existing.

Bamboo is Temperature Flexible

Bamboo fibers are thermo-regulating. Essentially, they act to maintain a stable temperature. For example, bamboo socks will breathe in the summer to keep your feet cool and maintain a degree of heat in the winter, so you stay warm.  Warm in winter.  All year round, bamboo socks are the right choice.

Bamboo is Non-Allergenic

People with skin allergies or irritations won't be bothered by bamboo socks. However, its non-allergenic properties will come as great relief to those who have lived their lives dealing with socks that don't help or even irritate them.

Give Bamboo Socks a Shot

The only way to see if bamboo socks are the right fit for you is to give them a shot.  At Colmena, we offer bamboo socks in a wide variety of styles, colors, and patterns.  Visit our site to learn more about your options!