Why Bamboo
Bamboo has always held significant cultural importance in the East, including in China, Japan, and India. It is not only a beautiful plant but also a symbol of strength, elegance, loyalty, and hope.
Bamboo is a completely natural material. It consists of over 50% carbon and contains about 5% organic silicon, making it harder, more durable, and more flexible than most types of wood.
After high-temperature and high-humidity carbonization, bamboo achieves:
– Density: 0.7 g/cm³
– Bend resistance: 120 MPa — a 2.6x improvement
– Warping reduced by 72%
– Service life extended by 3–5x
– Antibacterial rate increased by 85%
Unlike tree logging, bamboo harvesting does not damage the ecosystem.
Bamboo groves contain plants of various ages. Only mature bamboo aged 4–5 years is harvested—typically just 1/5 to 1/3 of the grove. This process does hinder new growth and has minimal impact on the ecosystem. It preserves the bamboo forest’s ecological functions and wildlife habitats. New bamboo grows naturally each year without manual planting. With proper care, a bamboo forest can thrive for decades—even centuries. Some bamboo forests in China have been growing and being utilized for thousands of years.
