The clothing industry is taking steps to shift towards more eco-conscious clothing. Part of this trend includes bamboo fiber socks made from natural bamboo yarn.

Why have these socks suddenly increased in popularity? In this article, we'll give you the lowdown.

Introduction

Bamboo fiber socks are socks made from bamboo fiber strings woven tightly together. To make socks, bamboo fiber needs to be mixed with other fabrics, such as spandex, hemp, cotton or viscose.

Benefits of bamboo fiber socks

Bamboo fiber socks are made of super-absorbent fiber and keep your feet nice and dry. Some of their benefits include:

• Thermoregulatory: Bamboo fiber socks can regulate the temperature of your feet. The fabric is ideal to make sure that your feet remain cool and sweat-free in summers and warm during winters.

• Hypoallergenic: Bamboo fiber socks generally don't cause reactions and trigger allergies. Its hypoallergenic properties make it a good choice for people with sensitive skin.

• Prevents moisture: Bamboo fiber socks are made of super-absorbent fiber that wicks away moisture from our feet. Its absorption properties make it ideal to wear in hot temperatures.

• Anti-bacterial: Due to excessive sweating, our feet can become susceptible to many bacterial and fungal infections. However, by using bamboo fiber socks one can safely avoid such infections. Bamboo fiber has bamboo kun, which is a natural anti-microbial bio-agent.

• Soft on skin: Bamboo socks are super soft and have a silk-like feel. They don't cause skin abrasions and reduce the risk of blisters.

• Sustainable and environmentally friendly: socks made of natural bamboo fabric are sustainable and eco-friendly. The natural fibers grow quickly and don't require fertilizers. Furthermore, bamboo is 100% biodegradable.

• Chemical-free: As stated above, bamboo socks are easy on the skin. They don't cause skin allergies or trigger reactions. A big part of the reason is bamboo fiber doesn't contain any chemicals in them.

  Bamboo is naturally pest resilient. Therefore, there is no need to use pesticides when cultivating it. When converting bamboo into viscose fiber, it does undergo chemical processes, but these chemicals become inactive and leave no harmful residue.

• Odor prevention: The biggest reason we have stinky feet is our sweat. With bamboo fiber socks, one can say goodbye to sweaty feet.

  Bamboo fiber socks absorb sweat more than cotton socks. Their absorption technology keeps the feet dry, reducing the growth of infection-causing microbes. Thus, they reduce the odor created by wearing socks and shoes all day.

• Durability: Natural properties in bamboo fiber socks give them durability. They have a high tolerance to daily wear and tear. They are also 98 % UV protectant. UV rays can cause material to wear down and fade colors in clothing.

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Bamboo socks vs cotton socks

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Cotton is the most widely used fabric for socks. Soft and comfortable, cotton socks are a preference of most people across the globe.

• They are breathable, but don't ensure drying up of sweat. Cotton socks cause blisters and infections due to bacteria.

• Cotton socks are chemically dyed. These dyes are toxic and further increase the risk of skin infections.

Bamboo socks vs polyester socks

Polyester is a synthetic fiber that is famous because of its durability. Polyester is also known to hold color better than cotton fabric.

But there are two main problems with polyester.

• First, polyester is bad for the environment as it is non-biodegradable.

• Second, it is non-breathable. Polyester socks make you sweat and lead to the growth of infection-causing microbes.

Bamboo socks vs wool socks

Wool socks are suited to colder regions or winters. It is a brilliant insulator and keeps your feet warm and comfortable in the coldest conditions. It absorbs high amounts of moisture, preventing your feet to become cold in snow or due to excess sweat.

• While wool socks are wonderful, one can't wear them during summers.

• It is also difficult to clean wool, since it is inadvisable to use the washing machine or dryer for woollen socks.

• One should avoid wearing woollen socks on carpeted areas as the friction can wear the soles of the socks.

• Poor quality wool can be itchy and uncomfortable.

Conclusion

The best way to know more about bamboo fiber socks is to use them.

By using bamboo fiber socks, you will gift yourself or your loved ones a box of softness and joy. Say goodbye to skin abrasions, infections, excessive sweating, and stickiness