Antibacterial Qualities of Bamboo Explained
A few years ago Beijing University discovered how to produce fabric from bamboo. Since then, the technique of manufacturing top quality fabric has been in development, bringing new innovations in fibre mixing and other processes. The whole process is a natural one, maintaining the organic heritage of the product.
It is antibacterial and antifungal. This quality keeps bamboo fabric fresher for longer, more hygienic and healthier. Unlike other anti-microbial fabrics which require chemical treatment, bamboo fibre is naturally anti-microbial and requires no harmful chemicals. It contains bamboo âkunâ that prevents bacteria from cultivating on it. This substance bonds tightly with bamboo cellulose molecules during the normal process of fibre growth and is retained in the fabric.
Bamboo is crushed and pulped and the cellulose containing the bamboo Kun is extracted to make the fibre. The Japanese Textile Inspection Association also found that even after washing the fabric 50 times it still possessed this function. Bamboo products are odour resistant, staying fresher for longer because the fibre naturally stops bacteria from spreading.
It"s these antibacterial qualities that have helped bamboo become so incredibly successful in the wild. Because it"s developed an amazing barrier against bacteria, almost all types of bacterial pests that try to grow on the plant are killed on contact.
What"s really astounding, though, is the fact that this particular quality isn"t destroyed during the process of turning bamboo culms into fabrics. In fact, a study by the CTITC (China Textile Industry Testing Centre) showed that after introducing bacteria to a sample of bamboo fabric a 99.8 reduction in bacteria occurred over a 24-hour period. Another study by The Japan Textile Inspection Association showed that bamboo fabric could eliminate over 70 of introduced bacteria over a 24-hour period.
Bamboo fibre made into socks can stop foot odour and prevent athletes" foot. Operating masks and gowns have been produced to help prevent cross infection in sterile environments. Bamboo fabric also resists yeast, mould and fungus cultivation.
No other fabric has this quality so where your cotton shirts will eventually show signs of yellowing in the pits (and no matter how much deodorant we use, we all sweat!), the antibacterial matter will kill the bacteria in sweat thus ensuring that your shirts retain a clean, fresh appearance. The natural antibacterial qualities of bamboo will also help naturally eliminate odours.
Bamboo fabric has an incredible softness. It has a natural sheen to the surface and feels similar to silk or cashmere. At a microscopic level it has a round, smooth surface which makes it feel luxuriously soft next to the skin.
It absorbs water. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world because it has an extraordinary ability to absorb water. It retains this unique and remarkable property when in fabric form. It âwicksâ away moisture and sweat from the body which then evaporates keeping you naturally drier and more comfortable.
It is breathable and has an anti-static quality. Its natural ability to breathe keeps skin drier and more comfortable for longer. Its anti-static quality means it does not cling or stick to the skin.
It stays 2-3 degrees cooler in hot weather and warmer in cold. In the heat bamboo is naturally cold to touch, as is the fabric made from bamboo fibre. This temperature control is due to the bamboo fibre being filled with various micro gaps and holes which give excellent moisture absorption and ventilation. This helps to keep the skin feeling cool and comfortable rather than hot and sticky. For the same reason it is also warmer in cold temperatures when used as a base layer because the air gets trapped and warmed.
It is strong and durable. Bamboo fibre has a high abrasion proof capacity and tenacity. In the Far East bamboo is used as scaffolding because of its strength. Certain species of bamboo have a tensile strength equivalent to steel.
It is excellent for babies and for sensitive, allergy prone skin. It is not treated with chemical treatments that can irritate the skin. Its smooth and round fibres act as a non irritant. Bamboo Kun resists the spread of bacteria on the skin without adverse effects or irritation. Bamboo fibre garments achieved a score of 50 on the UPF scale (Ultraviolet Protection Scale), which amounts to a 98% reduction in UV activity reaching your skin. The comfort, warmth, breathability and softness in products made from bamboo along with its hypoallergenic, antibacterial and antifungal qualities are ideally suited for a babyâs skin. Nappies made from bamboo fibre are 80% more absorbent than organic cotton.
Consider these facts about the âgreennessâ of bamboo:
⢠Bamboo is grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers
⢠Bamboo requires no irrigation
⢠Bamboo rarely needs replanting
⢠Bamboo grows rapidly and can be harvested in 2-4 years
⢠Bamboo produces 35% more oxygen that an equivalent stand of trees
⢠Bamboo is a critical element in the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
⢠Bamboo is an excellent soil erosion inhibitor
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You are getting married and everything is going excellent apart from planning. Planning is hard, long and very tiresome job to do. But you just love the planning procedure very much. Opting for some excellent wedding accessories is the most important job for your wedding day. Most of the wedding accessories are pretty expensive ones, which are at the same time inescapable too. Apart from the pricey ones, there are many exotic wedding accessories you can go for that are affordable and at the same time of exquisite beauty.
Find some of the personalised wedding accessories from many that you can pay for to make your day an unforgettable one.
Aimee and bianca garter -unique and personalised wedding accessories
Aimee and bianca both are made of comfortable white or ivory satin and features a decorated satin bow and your choice of a Swarovski crystal heart in aquamarine blue or a teardrop crystal in AB clear or aquamarine blue.
Guest book and pen with personalised love charm
Personalised charm guest book and pen is in fact a nice way to personalise your beach wedding. Each of the guest books incorporates a personalised silver-plated heart charm that can be simply separated from the layered satin ribbon. The heart shaped love charm can be used again as bracelet or necklace and you can also personalise your love locket with your own signature.
Personalised ring cushion
Cinderella and Colombes are the two most stunning ring cushions, as featured in OK! Magazine incorporates a glamorous diamante heart surrounded by Swarovski pearl.
The love server set
Love server set aids you to serve your wedding cake with a little speck of adore at your wedding party. It offers a romantic touch with a heart-feature on the end of every serving piece.
Personalised cake jewellery
This Swarovski crystal double heart cake top is available in Silver or Gold and gives a perfect finishing touch to your wedding cake. These cake toppers can be personalised with your signature, your first name & date or script monogram.
We offer you both stylish and gracefully designed personalised wedding accessories at an affordable price. Our personalised wedding accessories are unique and give a perfect look to the wedding.
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There are various types of modeling jobs preferred for instance commercial, fashion shows, catalog, promotional, etc. But if you are interested in promoting yourself instead of listing through an agency that aims at promoting the business then it does require more work on your part. Signing up with agency will keep you away from certain headaches like they talk to the clients on your behalf, fixed the shooting dates and make the necessary arrangements. Any way if you have decided to promote yourself as a freelance model then there are several ways to do so but there are certain doâs and donâts you should follow.
⢠Let us begin with Doâs
There are certain steps that need to be followed in self promotion and you need a professional portfolio to begin with. And once you have followed the portfolio guidelines your next step will be to possess printed promotional material worth useful to get contacted and they are Composite Cards and Business Cards. A Composite Card carries your headshot covering the front of the card along with your name in bold letters and four to six photos showing different looks shot indoor and outdoor in a variety of outfits with at least one good body shot with swimsuit or tight-fitting clothing that focus your figure on the back of the card. In addition to it the back of your composite card must also list important information about you and your stats including contact information. Similarly your Business Cards should have as much information regarding your contact information, your attributes (i.e. height and weight), special skills and the type of modeling you specialize in your modeling strength area besides your strong headshot. There are many companies online having helpful versions and templates online for you.
Regarding the choice of your website the preference depends on you whether you would opt for free web listing services online or pay to have your own website created. Let me simplify it whether you go for a paid or free website âtime and promotional costâ is the common factor for both options. It will be better for you to surf net and find many listing places and get your feet wet and determine if you have got that high demand look.
⢠Next comes the Donâts
It is reminder for you to maintain precautions when placing your photos online and providing information about yourself until you sanguine with the personâs intention who is contacting you. Never make a mistake to meet photographer or potential client alone. It is wise to provide your parentâs email address if you are under 18 years of age to remain on the safe side.
So, come up with more creative ways to promote yourself as a professional model and contact the local upscale clothing or departmental stores for fashion shows or catalog work, or jewelry stores for self promotion.
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Handbags are the new shoes, the must have "it" accessory that has all the fashion-istas clamouring for the latest offering from popular designers. It"s also a market that has more in common with the male-dominated world of classic cars than you"d realise.
Few of you will have missed the fuss a couple of months ago when Sainsbury"s sold 20,000 "I"m not a plastic bag" Anya Hind-march totes for [pound]5 each. Within hours those same unbleached cotton bags were selling for in excess of [pound]150 on eBay. "Every girl has a handbag," says Christie"s specialist Monica Turcich, "and every girl wants one. Women now want the "it" bag and the one nobody else is carrying. They"ve always been popular and they are the section of our 20th-century fashion sales for which we get the most phone calls, but now they are doing particularly well because everyone wants handbags, whereas 10 years ago there weren"t the "it" bags like we have today, simply the classics."
Like cars, most of the more recent designer handbags which sell through dealers and auction houses make significantly less than their original retail price, losing value the second the initial purchase has taken place. That is good news for both collector investors and handbag enthusiasts, but there are some exceptions to the rule.
Last March Christie"s sold a red Hermes crocodile skin Kelly bag for [pound]10,800, this had only been purchased in 1994 and was originally a bespoke product. The Kelly bag is the "holy grail" of the classic handbag world according to Turcich. "Chloe and other more contemporary bags are more driven by what"s popular now, but for Hermes and Chanel"s quilted bag, these are classics which never go out of style and are always useable." Kelly bags can be bought for [pound]600 and can often be sold on for [pound]1,000- [pound]2,000, which isn"t bad for a bag which might have been bought back in the 1960s.
There"s no doubt that most handbags are being bought to be used, it"s not an investment market in the same way as many other collectables such as paul smith,Abercrombie and Fitch,dsquared etc, but again there are parallels to the car market. By buying a classic bag and looking after it, you are unlikely to lose money, rather see a steady gain with the added return of enjoying using it.
Hindmarch"s "I"m not a plastic bag" bags are unlikely to make it to "classic" status, they are after all mass-produced cotton totes, but other handbags from her range might well do so. So far Christie"s has-n"t sold any Hindmarch bags, but Turcich says she wouldn"t be surprised if they start turning up at auction soon and she wouldn"t turn them away. "Kylie Minogue was pictured carrying a Chloe bracelet bag around a few years ago which sparked a fashion and now we are selling the same thing at auction."
There is a pristine one in the next auction which is estimated at [pound]800 to [pound]1,000 along with another Chloe handbag in the same lot. "I think Chloe has started the "it" bag scene" adds Turcich, "I don"t know how long it will take for them to become classics of their own, but I"m sure these will hold their value in five or 10 years" time. People just don"t seem to have paid attention to the fact that handbags have become the new shoes in the last few years, there is now an appreciation of the design that goes into them. There are shoe designers that are artists and so too with handbags."
It"s not always about big names, a few weeks ago Ms Minogue was at the shop of Tony Durante, a handbag dealer at Alfie"s in London, and purchased a white raffia bag with a horse"s head on the front for around [pound]200. Brightly coloured raffia bags are in at the moment because it"s summer. Durante says that Kylie loved this particular bag because it was unusual. Buying it from a vintage fashion dealer she"s unlikely to bump into another celebrity carrying one. Durante says that his customers are looking for this "unusualness" factor.
If you do want to retain the value in your handbag then you should go for one that is in excellent condition, is a good design and beautiful. Some "it" bags will undoubtedly go down in value as fashions change, but the classics should stay steady.
David ZHENG is the CEO of http://www.mallbrand.com . A company specialized in selling all kinds of shoes clothing bags and others in China such as <a href="http://www.mallbrand.com">paul smith,Abercrombie and Fitch,dsquared</a> etc. |
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Mother Of The Bride
It is safe to say that the mother of the bride is usually one of the most proud people in the room. Pride in the fact that the daughter is becoming a married woman today. If you are the mother of the bride you are probably filled with a whole range of different emotions. Along with pleasure you are possibly feeling a bit of nostalgia as well.
You"ll probably have to try to put some of these feelings aside. You are going to be counted on to help out with the wedding, and also make sure that everything goes smoothly for your daughter. Certainly this is not meant to scare you; it is just that your daughter will be relying on you to help her on her big day.
Choosing a beautiful dress for you depends on the thoughts of your daughter with regard to her wedding. You must pick a dress that is both eye-catching and at the same time comfy, as you will need to go around the reception area to welcome the guests. You will stand out when you have chosen some gorgeous jewellery whether it is a necklace, bracelet, brooch or corsage that matches your outfit whether it is blue, pink, red, brown, cream, green, purple or navy.
The key to success is to begin the search early and to do some research into the style of dress that you find appealing. The Internet is a valuable resource for this. What ever you choose, get something comfortable and with a good fit so you can relax and enjoy the day.
Points to remember
Colour. Many people feel that mother of the bride dresses should not be white or black. In the first case, of course, it"s because white is traditionally the colour reserved for the bride. The second rule stems back to a time when the bride"s mother could signal her grief at her daughter"s marriage by wearing the colour of mourning.
While such a sign might be thought extreme in today"s world, it is still frowned upon in some cultures for the mother of the bride to wear black -- perhaps simply because it might be considered bad luck. These days, however, what"s acceptable is often dictated by the style of the wedding and the bride"s outfit.
Organise with the mother of the groom. While it"s traditional for the mother of the bride to choose her dress first, it"s thoughtful as well as prudent to liase with the groom"s mother in matters of fashion, style and colour. This will at least stop the risk of both mothers turning up to the wedding in the same outfit!
Complement the dresses of the bride and bridesmaids. As a member of the wedding party, the eyes of the guests will be drawn to your outfit too. Plan well ahead with the bride to settle on an age-appropriate design and colour to compliment her.
Choose from our stunning collections of wedding gowns and mother of the bride outfits and enjoy the comfort of having your dress made to your measurements whatever your size. Remember to enjoy every aspect of your daughter"s wedding day. For more information on mother of the bride, please feel free to get in touch with Aye do.
Mother Of The Bride
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