Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world, with some species gaining almost a metre in height in a single day! Originating in dense forests, bamboo was conditioned by evolutionary pressure to hurry up towards the light. Bamboo is also a great asset in supporting our air quality and environment. The plant’s large size, both above and below ground, means it can produce as much as 35% more oxygen than hardwood trees and absorb four times as much carbon. Bamboo also requires very little help in order to reach these great heights, not relying on any fertiliser or pesticides and needing only a small amount of water. The plants are also naturally regenerative, meaning they will continue to grow after a portion has been harvested. In order to produce bamboo fabrics, the stalks are crushed, cellulose pulp then extracted from the fibre, spun into thread and woven into fabric.