Bamboo is one of those miracle materials that seems to be applicable to nearly everything. Bamboo furniture is strong and durable: check. Bamboo houses are waterproof (or rather, they absorb water): check. You can eat bamboo or bamboo shoots: check. Now, you can even wear bamboo. So, what is it like to wear a tree? Here are some insightful descriptions that will help you imagine what wearing clothing made of bamboo feels like.

It Is Surprisingly Light

You would expect that, with the way all other bamboo products are made, or the way in which bamboo is very dense and strong, that bamboo clothing would feel heavy. On the contrary, bamboo clothing like Free Fly lightweight clothing is very light indeed. The bamboo itself is stripped down to the thinnest fibers in the tall bamboo tree poles. The fibers are cleaned and softened gently with a special chemical and then these fibers are woven into fabric.

The Fabric Is Silky

If you like the feel of nylon and spandex but you hate man-made textiles, you would probably love bamboo. Many consumers who wear it compare it to these silky, man-made fibers. It stretches easily and the natural fibers are easily dyed with non-irritating natural dyes, too.

The Colors and Dyes Will Not Irritate Your Skin

Natural bamboo fabric is a mild, yellowish to pale green sort of color, but it is easily dyed with natural dyes to produce other colors. Because natural dyes are frequently used, some fading is expected, but at least the dyes will not irritate your skin. The natural colors of bamboo threads should not bother you in the least -- unless, of course, you have a very rare allergic reaction to all things bamboo.

It Naturally Absorbs Moisture and Wicks It Away

Bamboo is grown in rain forests in Asian countries and it thrives when the rains are at their heaviest and peak season. This is one reason why the native peoples use bamboo to build huts.

Ergo, it should come as no surprise that bamboo fibers used to make clothing quite naturally absorb moisture and wick it away from your skin. You barely realize that you are sweating, and the fabric makes you feel as though you are wearing nothing at all. On especially hot summer days, you will find that you feel cool and comfortable in shirts and shorts that are made of bamboo.