The diagram illustrates the sequential stages involved in producing fabric from bamboo, beginning with cultivation and ending with finished textile products.
Overall, the process is linear and consists of distinct stages, starting with bamboo cultivation and harvesting, followed by mechanical and chemical treatment to extract and soften fibres, and concluding with spinning, weaving, and the manufacture of clothing items.
The process begins in spring with the planting of bamboo, which is allowed to grow until it reaches maturity in autumn. The mature bamboo is harvested and cut into thin strips. These strips are mechanically crushed to form a liquid pulp, which is then filtered to separate long, usable fibres from liquid waste.
Next, the extracted fibres are softened by mixing them with water and amine oxide, a chemical that increases flexibility. The softened fibres are spun into continuous yarn using specialised equipment. Finally, the yarn is woven into fabric, which is made into products such as T-shirts, socks, and other garments.