The diagram illustrates the process by which bamboo is transformed into fabric. Overall, this is a linear process consisting of nine distinct stages, starting with planting bamboo and ending with fabric production. It is not particularly labour-intensive, requiring minimal manual intervention and some basic technical equipment.
In the initial stages, bamboo plants are sown in spring and then harvested in autumn once they have matured. After harvesting, the stalks are mechanically cut into strips, which are subsequently crushed to form a liquid pulp, marking the end of the preparatory phase.
In the next sequence, the liquid pulp is filtered to separate the long fibres from the rest of the material. These extracted fibres are then softened using water and amine oxide, a chemical agent. Once softened, the material is spun into yarn, after which it is woven to produce fabric. Finally, the fabric is turned into garments, such as socks and T-shirts, completing the production cycle.