Bamboo is a grass that is harvested and distilled into cellulose that is then spun into yarn.

Bamboo knitting yarn is a relatively new entry into the knitting world, but it has become quite popular very quickly, and with good reason:

It is a renewable resource. Bamboo can be harvested without killing the plant, and it only takes a few months before the plant is ready to be harvested again. That makes it an environmentally friendly choice.

Bamboo yarn, when not mixed with unnatural fibers, is biodegradable.

Bamboo yarn is often dyed with more natural dyes that are safer for the environment.

Bamboo fabric is naturally antibacterial and has ultra-violet protective properties.

Fabric knitted with bamboo is quite breathable and cool and has great drape. It has a good luster, simlar to mercerized cotton.

Bamboo is strong, flexible, and can be softer than silk when spun into yarn.