The diagram illustrates the intricate steps involved to produce bamboo fabric, a sustainable material for clothing.
Overall, there are nine steps, starting with the cultivation and harvesting of bamboo trees and culminating in the creation of various items using bamboo fabric.
Initially, in spring, bamboo plants are planted together outdoors. In autumn, they are harvested by workers using specialized tools before being cut into strips using machinery. Then, the strips are crushed into smaller pieces to make liquid pulp to be ready for the next steps.
The remaining steps begin with the crushed strips being filtered to separate fibres from liquid to facilitate the subsequent chemical process, during which water and amine oxide are introduced to soften the fibres. This process results in spun fibres that are then woven into fabric, which is finally used to produce different types of clothing, such as t-shirts and socks, thus highlighting the potential for eco-friendly fashion.