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China : Bamboo-fibre goods to set new fashion trends

China : Bamboo-fibre goods to set new fashion trends

Write: Justus [2011-05-20]
Due to the global focus that environmental issues has received, bamboo-fibre products have caught the fancy of consumers, who are considering its many eco-friendly advantages.
It is no wonder experts have predicted that bamboo-fibre products will set new fashion trends for 2008/09 autumn-winter clothing like scarves, ties and outdoors sportswear.
There are many local clothing, textiles and fabric enterprises that produce bamboo-fibre products. These companies are reaping rich harvests from the sale of bamboo-fibre products.
One such success story is that of Hebei Jigao Chemical Fiber Co Ltd, whose products made of bamboo-fibre have become popular both in the domestic as well as the overseas markets. Currently, Hebei Jigao's products occupy over 90 percent of China's bamboo-fibre market.
Such is its rage that despite high prices, bamboo-fibre products sell very well in the market. A piece of leisure suit made from bamboo-fibre material costs 40,000 yuan in Japan while a jacket made from the same material is sold for 45,000 yuan.