The diagram illustrates the process of manufacturing fabric from bamboo, from the cultivation of the plant to the production of finished clothing.
Overall, it is a linear process consisting of nine stages, beginning with the planting of bamboo in spring and ending with the production of clothing. The process involves harvesting and mechanically processing the bamboo, followed by chemical treatment, spinning and weaving.
Initially, bamboo plants are grown in spring and harvested in autumn. The harvested bamboo is then cut into strips using a machine. These strips are subsequently crushed to produce liquid pulp. In the fifth stage, the pulp is passed through a filter, which separates the long fibres from the liquid.
Next, the separated fibres are softened by adding water and amine oxide. Once the fibres have been softened, they are spun into yarn. The yarn is then woven to produce bamboo fabric. Finally, the finished fabric is used to make clothing items, such as T-shirts and socks.